Fly to Kuala Lumpur, Singapore, Bali or Jakarta.
From there, fly to Padang, West Sumatra.
A representative of Siloinak Resort will assist you
at your arrival at Padang Airport and organize the transfer
to the Resort.
Flying
to Padang from the rest of the world
Fly to Padang via Kuala Lumpur, Singapore, Bali or Jakarta.
See the website www.TerminalA.com for a large choice
of flights, companies and prices. You can book online
and receive an electronic ticket.
The fares on this website are usually the cheapest.
Kuala
Lumpur (Malaysia)
Very often, this is a good choice if you come from Europe.
Transportation by train from Airport to town is cheap,
easy, comfortable,.
Kuala Lumpur is a modern, cheap and safe city. There
are lots clean hotels, and good shopping malls.
From Kuala Lumpur to Padang, there is daily morning
flight with Air Asia, www.airasia.com,
a reliable and comfortable Low Cost. Your boards will
be charged as excess baggage over 15 Kg, around 4 USD
per Kg.
You will find all information about Kuala Lumpur International
Airport (KLIA) at www.klia.com.my
Attention: the Low Cost Airport (LCC) is different from
the International Airport ( KLIA)..Allow around 40 minutes
connecting time between both airports.
Singapore
Very often, this is a good choice if you come from Europe
or the US. Singapore is certainly the most comfortable
point of entry to Asia. Transport to town is convenient
and fast. The town is ultra organized and safe. There
is all kind of hotels, from medium price to luxury.
Some flights to Padang leave Singapore around noon,
which make the connection to Padang possible immediately
after your international flight.
From Singapore to Padang, Tiger Airways,
www.tigerairways.com,
is a very good low cost, reliable and cheap, but your
boards will be charged as excess baggage, over 15 kg,
around 4 USD per kg.
The Low Cost Airport is situated about 2 Kilometers
from the International Airport. Allow 15 minutes for
the transfer from one to the other, by a free shuttle.
Garuda Airlines, www.garuda-indonesia.com,
is a longer alternative (via Jakarta), more expensive
(but your boards may be less charged}. The schedules
are less reliable, always be prepared to 2 hours delay.
But it is sometimes the only way to avoid spending one
night in Singapore or Kuala Lumpur.
Jakarta
Most convenient point of entry if you want to get a
connecting flight to Padang the same day, there are
around 12 flights each day.
Avoid spending a night in Jakarta. Transportation is
desperately slow. The town itself is highly polluted.
Hotels can be very cheap. Be careful in the street at
night.
From Jakarta to Padang, the best companies are:
Flights Time Table to Padang
(Always allow 2 hours potential delay)
| |
Kuala Lumpur- Padang |
Padang- Kuala Lumpur |
| Air Asia |
Everyday
07:50 |
Everyday
08:30 |
| |
Singapore - Padang |
Padang
- Singapore |
| Tiger Air |
Tuesday,
Saturday 20:00 |
Tuesday,
Saturday 20:00 |
| Garuda |
Everyday
10 flights, via Jakarta |
Everyday
10 flights, via Jakarta |
| |
Jakarta
- Padang
|
Padang
- Jakarta
|
| Garuda |
Everyday
06:00 16:00 |
Everyday
08:25 18:35 |
| Air Asia |
Everyday
06:30 11:30 15:45 |
Everyday
08:40 13:35 17:45 |
| Adam Air |
Everyday
06:50 11:20 15:30 |
Everyday
08:55 13:25 17:30 |
| Mandala |
Everyday
08:00 |
Everyday
16:45 |
| Lion
Air |
Everyday
08:00 12:55 17:50 |
Everyday
: 06:00 10:25 03:15 |
| Batavia |
Everyday
10:00 16:20
Mon,
Wed, Fri, Sat 07:35 |
Everyday
13:30 18:40
Mon,
Wed, Fri, Sat 09:00 |
| |
Denpasar - Jakarta
|
Jakarta - Denpasar |
| Garuda |
Everyday
11:30 12:30 13:50 15:25 15:55 16:55 19:00 20:00 22:00 23:00 |
Everyday
06:10 08:10 09:15 11:30 13:00
17:10 18:30 20:00 21:00 22:00 |
| Air Asia |
Everyday
13:50 20:00 21:40 23:40 |
Everyday
10:40 16:10 17:50 19:50 |
| Adam Air |
Everyday
10:05 11:40 14:15 16:15 18:45 21:00
21:45 |
Everyday
06:50 08:30 11:00 13:00 15:30 17:46
18:30 |
| Mandala |
Everyday
08:00 01:25 |
Everyday
10:10 18:30 |
| Batavia |
Everyday
08:00 |
Everyday
18:50 |
Visa
If you are a citizen of the following countries, you
are untitled to get a Visa On Arrival, you will get
it in some minutes at Padang Airport, before the Baggage Claim and
Custom.
ARGENTINA,
AUSTRALIA, AUSTRIA, BELGIUM, BRAZIL, CANADA,
DENMARK, FINLAND, FRANCE, GERMANY, GREECE,
ICELAND, ITALY, JAPAN, LUXEMB., MEXICO, MONACO,
NETHERL., NEW ZEAL., NORWAY, POLAND, PORTUGAL,
SOUTH AFRICA, SPAIN, SWEDEN, SWITZERLAND, TAIWAN,
U. K, U.S.A
To get your Visa On Arrival, you
must show:
- a passport valid for a minimum of 6 (six) months
as from the date of entry into Indonesia. (Attention: even one day less
on the validity period can bring you trouble).
- A return ticket.
- 25 USD in banknotes, crisp and clean, printed
after 2000.
- There are no compulsory vaccinations.
For
more info: www.indonesianembassy.org.uk www.budpar.go.id
www.indo.com/tplan/visa.html
What to Bring?
- Money (for souvenirs, photos, beer and tips) As for tipping,
it is not compulsory. We suggest 10 USD per staff,
per week, may be a little more for your surf guide.
You will be personally served by 5 staff members.
- Board size: usually 'fun' size boards as well as a longer board
for bigger days (6'4"-7'4")
- Leg ropes and spares, Tropical wax, Board bag, Ding
repair kit, Hat & sunscreen
- Board shorts, Walk shorts, T-shirt, First
aid kit, Books & travel games, Beach
towels
- Rash Vest, Booties, Casual shoes, Tropical
insect repellent, Sunglasses
- i-pod / Discman, Video / Camera, Personal toiletries
Organization of the transfers between Padang
and the Resort
You
have booked a Silver Surf Trip, leaving Tuesday and Saturday and returning Monday
and Thursday.
A Siloinak Resort staff will welcome you at the airport.
Your bags will be loaded into vans and you will be escorted
to a comfortable bar with a swimming pool until the
transfer to the harbor at around 5 / 6 pm. The ferry
to the Mentawai Islands leaves between 7 and 10 pm for a full night’s crossing. You will arrive at the resort at 12:00
If you have booked
a Gold Surf Trip,
leaving Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday morning.
A Siloinak Resort staff
will welcome you at Padang airport on arrival of your international flight, the day before your flight
to the Mentawai. You and your boards are transferred
to a 3*** hotel spending one night until the transfer
to the airport, early next morning. You will have one
guide at your request. You
arrive at the resort between 12:00 and 16:00.
Coming back
By ferry, you will leave the resort on Sunday or Wednesday around 12:00, arriving Monday or Thursday morning around
08:00 at Padang harbor and around 10:00 to 12:00 at Padang Airport.
Always allow 2 hours before a connecting flight.
By plane, you will arrive between 11:00 and 15:00 at Padang Airport, Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday. Always allow 2 hours before a connecting flight.
Schedules Padang - Siloinak Resort - Padang
|
From Padang to Siloinak Resort |
| |
Departure from Padang |
Arrival at Mentawai |
| Tuesday |
Between 08:00 and 10:00 Plane |
1 hour later at Rokot Airport |
Gold
Surf
Trip |
| Tuesday |
Between 18:00 and 21:00 Ferry |
Sunday 08:00 |
Silver
Surf
Trip |
| Thursday |
Between 08:00 and 10:00 Plane |
1 hour later at Rokot Airport |
Gold
Surf
Trip |
| Saturday |
Between 08:00 and 10:00 Plane |
Gold
Surf
Trip |
| Saturday |
Between 18:00 and 21:00 Ferry |
Sunday 08:00 |
Silver
Surf
Trip |
|
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From Siloinak Resort to Padang |
| |
Mentawai Airp. or Harbor |
Arrival at Mentawai |
| Tuesday |
Between 10:00 and 14:00 Plane |
1 hour later at Padang Airport
|
Gold Surf Trip |
| Thursday |
Between 18:00 and 21:00 Ferry |
Monday 08:00 |
Silver
Surf Trip |
| Thursday |
Between 10:00 and 14:00 Plane |
1 hour later at Padang Airport |
Gold Surf Trip |
| Saturday |
Between 10:00 and 14:00 Plane |
Gold Surf Trip |
| Sunday |
Between 18:00 and 21:00 Ferry |
Monday 08:00 |
Silver
Surf Trip |
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