Which airport should I fly into for Singkawang?

For long-haul and international flights, Kuching International Airport (KCH) is the main gateway near Singkawang. The closest airport, Supadio Airport (PNK), is the most convenient for transfers — weigh proximity against the breadth of flight connections.

How far is the airport from Singkawang?

The nearest is about 79 mi (127 km) away. The table above shows the distance and an estimated transfer time for each airport within about 300 km.

How do I get from the airport into Singkawang?

Most airports offer taxis and ride-hailing, and many add a rail, metro or bus link into the city. Tap any airport above for a full guide with ground-transport options, lounges and transit details.

Airports Near Singkawang

The closest airports to Singkawang, Indonesia: IATA codes, names and distances, each with a full airport guide covering terminals, lounges and transit.

The nearest airport to Singkawang, Indonesia is Supadio Airport (PNK), about 79 mi (127 km) away — roughly 1 hr 50 min by road. For long-haul flights, the main international gateway is Kuching International Airport (KCH).

Code	Airport	Distance	Transfer	Type
PNK	Supadio AirportPontianak-Borneo Island, Indonesia	79 mi / 127 km	1 hr 50 min	Regional
BSE	Sematan AirportSematan, Malaysia	83 mi / 133 km	1 hr 55 min	Regional
KCH	Kuching International AirportKuching, Malaysia	102 mi / 164 km	2 hr 22 min	International
SGG	Simanggang AirportSimanggang, Malaysia	171 mi / 276 km	3 hr 59 min	Regional
TGC	Tanjung Manis AirportTanjung Manis, Malaysia	176 mi / 284 km	4 hr 6 min	Regional
SQG	Sintang(Susilo) AirportSintang-Borneo Island, Indonesia	181 mi / 292 km	4 hr 13 min	Regional

Distances are straight-line; transfer times are road estimates. "Type" flags major/international gateways.

Which airport is best?

For the shortest transfer, Supadio Airport (PNK) is the most convenient at about 79 mi out. If you're flying internationally or want the widest choice of routes, Kuching International Airport (KCH) (102 mi) is the bigger gateway — worth the extra distance for long-haul or cheaper fares.

Getting to and from the airport

Taxis and ride-hailing serve every airport here, and the larger ones usually add a rail, metro or bus link into Singkawang. Allow extra time in peak traffic. For exact routes, times and fares, open the airport guide — start with PNK.

Hotels near the airport

For early departures or late arrivals, a hotel near PNK saves a stressful morning transfer.

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Travel tips

Compare the total door-to-door time, not just the airfare — a cheaper flight into a distant airport can cost more once you add the transfer. Check whether your airport has a direct train or metro before defaulting to a taxi, and for international arrivals, confirm any visa or transit rules in advance.

Frequently asked questions

The nearest airport to Singkawang is Supadio Airport (PNK), about 79 mi (127 km) away — roughly 1 hr 50 min by road.