Travelling from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) to Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II Airport (PLM): what you need to know
Leave plenty of time to catch your SYD to PLM flight. As a general rule, turn up at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Be prepared for bigger queues during popular months such as April. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
Opt for a stopover if you want to break up your flight. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to see all your options for tickets from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II Airport. Soekarno-Hatta International Airport is a top stopover on the SYD to PLM route.
How to find the cheapest flights from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) to Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II Airport (PLM)
Right now, R 2,916 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is R 6,482. Remember that fares can change due to availability when booking.
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from SYD to PLM if you book early. Airlines often offer some excellent early bird deals.
Getting cheap flights from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II Airport is easy if you're flexible with your travel plans. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest fares across every month and snap up a great deal.
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Handy information about Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport, 69.62% of flights complete their journey on time.
To get to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport from central Sydney, it takes about 20 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 18 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip on public transport typically takes 25 minutes.
Get your journey off to a stress-free start by staying near SYD. Whether you're taking an early flight from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays have you covered:
Arriving at Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II Airport (PLM)
Consider booking a hotel close to PLM if you're taking a late Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II Airport flight. Choose one of these accommodation options and make your arrival easier:
Travel where the road takes you with a Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II Airport rental car. Book your wheels from TRAC Astra Rent A Car to explore Palembang and beyond.
To lock in the lowest price, book your vehicle from Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II Airport about one week ahead.
Getting from Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II Airport (PLM) to central Palembang
Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II Airport to the centre of Palembang has a drive time of around 30 minutes. It's approximately 14 kilometres away.
It takes around 55 minutes if you're using public transport.
When to fly to Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II Airport (PLM)
July is the busiest month for flights from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, visit Palembang in February.
Book your flight from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II Airport for September if you want to go to Palembang during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 22ºC (72ºF) and 36ºC (97ºF).
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from SYD to PLM in July. Average temperatures are between 22ºC (72ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF) then.
Explore more of Indonesia
Bekasi is just one of the many places in Indonesia waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Palembang. Around 434 kilometres away to the south-east, popular attractions include TUGU BEKASI JAKARTA TENGGARA, Hutan Kota Bekasi and Taman Putri.
Around 418 kilometres south-east of Palembang, Tangerang is another essential stop in Indonesia. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Rumah Bidara, Kurnia alam and Pemancingan Bang Mul Jangkung (BMJ).
