There are 4 ways to get from Sumatra to Pulau Nias by plane or car ferry
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Fly from Minangkabau International Airport
best- Fly from Minangkabau International Airport (PDG) to Binaka Airport (GNS)plane PDG - GNS
1h 25mRp 1,600,000–3,100,000Car ferry
cheapest- Take the carferry from Sibolga to Teluk Dalamcarferry
13hRp 50,000–2,400,000Fly from Ferdinand Lumban Tobing Airport
- Fly from Ferdinand Lumban Tobing Airport (FLZ) to Binaka Airport (GNS)plane FLZ - GNS
4h 45mRp 2,200,000–5,500,000Fly from Simpang Tiga Airport
- Fly from Simpang Tiga Airport (PKU) to Binaka Airport (GNS)plane PKU - GNS
1h 30mRp 1,700,000–4,000,000
Minangkabau International Airport (PDG) to Binaka Airport (GNS) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Sumatra to Pulau Nias is to car ferry which costs Rp50000 - Rp2400000 and takes 13h.
The fastest way to get from Sumatra to Pulau Nias is to fly which takes 1h 25m and costs Rp1600000 - Rp3100000.
Yes, there is a direct ferry departing from Sibolga and arriving at Teluk Dalam. Services depart once a week, and operate Monday. The journey takes approximately 13h.
The distance between Sumatra and Pulau Nias is 360 km.
The best way to get from Sumatra to Pulau Nias without a car is to car ferry which takes 13h and costs Rp50000 - Rp2400000.
It takes approximately 1h 25m to fly from Minangkabau International Airport (PDG) to Binaka Airport (GNS), including transfers and time at the airport.
The quickest flight from Minangkabau International Airport Airport to Binaka Airport Airport is the direct flight which takes 1h 25m.
Wings Air offers flights from Minangkabau International Airport Airport to Binaka Airport Airport.
There are three+ hotels available in Pulau Nias.
What companies run services between Sumatra, Indonesia and Pulau Nias, Indonesia?
Wings Air flies from Minangkabau International Airport (PDG) to Binaka Airport (GNS) 4 times a week. Alternatively, ASDP Indonesia Ferry operates a car ferry from Sibolga to Teluk Dalam once a week. Tickets cost Rp 50,000–2,400,000 and the journey takes 13h.
- Website
- lionair.co.id
Flights from Minangkabau International Airport to Binaka Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- Rp 1,500,000–3,000,000
Flights from Ferdinand Lumban Tobing Airport to Binaka Airport via Kuala Namu
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 7m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- Rp 2,200,000–5,500,000
Flights from Simpang Tiga Airport to Binaka Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- Rp 1,700,000–4,000,000
- Phone
- +62 811-1021-191
- [email protected]
- Website
- asdp.id
Car ferry from Sibolga to Teluk Dalam
- Ave. Duration
- 13h
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- Rp 50,000–2,400,000
- Schedules at
- asdp.id
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