The most efficient way to travel from Tanjung Pinang to Pekanbaru is by flight from Raja Haji Fisabilillah International Airport to Sultan Syarif Kasim II International Airport. The flight takes approximately 1 hour. This route connects the Riau Islands to the mainland of Sumatra.
Total Distance: Driving distance 600 km (via ferry/road), straight-line air distance 400 km.
Check flight schedules as they may be limited.
Year-round, but avoid peak monsoon months.