Flying from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) to Minangkabau International Airport (PDG): what you need to know
The timezone in Padang is UTC+7, which is four hours behind Sydney.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably board your SYD to PDG flight.
Flying during a peak time like April? Major public holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer lines and delays at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Break up your flight or explore another city along the way with a stopover. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to see your options when searching for tickets from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Minangkabau International Airport. Many travellers pass through Kuala Lumpur International Airport when flying between SYD and PDG.
How to find the cheapest flights from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) to Minangkabau International Airport (PDG)
Currently, $218 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Minangkabau International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is $466. Remember that fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
To score cheap tickets from SYD to PDG, book in advance. Airlines generally offer their best fares when flights are first made available.
If you can be flexible with your travel plans, try using the 'Whole month' search function. It'll give you the cheapest price across each month when searching for a flight from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Minangkabau International Airport.
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Handy information about Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD)
Of all flights leaving Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport, 69.62% land on schedule at their destination.
Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport is around 18 kilometres from central Sydney. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Expect a journey time of around 25 minutes when using public transport.
Searching for a convenient hotel near SYD? If you've booked an early flight from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Minangkabau International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Minangkabau International Airport (PDG)
If you're getting in on a late Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Minangkabau International Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these hotels near PDG:
Venture beyond Padang and explore places that aren't on most itineraries with your own wheels. You can pick up a Minangkabau International Airport rental car from TRAC Astra Rent A Car.
Increase the odds of scoring the best deal by booking as soon as possible. Reserving your ride from Minangkabau International Airport at least a couple of weeks in advance is a good idea.
Getting from Minangkabau International Airport (PDG) to central Padang
Minangkabau International Airport is roughly 23 kilometres from central Padang. Driving there takes about 40 minutes.
Getting to the centre by public transport takes about 1 hour 5 minutes.
When to fly to Minangkabau International Airport (PDG)
It's time to work out your dates for your flight from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Minangkabau International Airport. July is the busiest month to visit Padang. If you'd like a more relaxed vibe, go in February.
Book your flight from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Minangkabau International Airport for May if you'd like to go to Padang during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 22ºC (72ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF).
For cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from SYD to PDG in January. Average temperatures are between 20ºC (68ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF) then.
Explore more of Indonesia
Batam is just one of the many places in Indonesia waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Padang. Around 467 kilometres away to the north-east, top sights here include Tua Pek Kong Temple, KEBUN BATAM and PENDOPO PAWADEM BODEM BATAM.
Around 209 kilometres north-east of Padang, Pekanbaru is another essential stop in Indonesia. No visit is complete without checking out An-Nur Great Mosquea, Agro.Pujakusuma and Taman Bunga dan buah buahan.
