How to go to Bintan Island in an easy and safe way
How to go to Bintan island, this question often asked by travellers. Bintan Island, also known as the back garden island of Singapore, is a vacation destination especially for Singaporean citizens. It offers 5-star luxury resorts and international standard golf courses. Iconic and instagramble places such as blue lake and many activities that you can do here. If you have a vacation plan there and are still confused about getting there, please follow the following guidelines and tips:
Welcome to Bintan Island
1. From Tanah Merah Singapore ferry terminal to Bandar Bintan Telani (BBT) ferry terminal.
This is the fastest and most convenient way to get to Bintan Island from Singapore. The distance of Tanah Merah Port Singapore, which is only 10 minutes from Changi Airport, is certainly very convenient for travelers, especially tourists from outside Singapore. This route is available every day and takes approximately 1 hour, but can be a little slower when the waves are high.
Bintan Resorts Ferry (Wan Sendari)
Using a catamaran type ship certainly makes it comfortable for passengers and upon arrival at Bandar Bintan Telani Ferry terminal (BBT). This ferry terminal was built specifically for tourists who want to vacation to Bintan Island and is located in the Bintan Resorts area. There are two terminals, namely the economy terminal and the emerald class, which offers privileges for passengers such as waiting room access, immigration management that does not need to queue and free drinks served by service officers. You can book tickets or visit the website www.brf.com.
2. From tanah merah ferry terminal singapore to tanjung pinang ferry terminal
This trip starts from Tanah Merah ferry terminal Singapore to Tanjung Pinang, which is the capital of Bintan Island. There are two ferry operators. Ferry Sindo with an earlier arrival at Tanjung Pinang Ferry Terminal compared to Ferry Majestic. for now the ferry travel schedule is twice per day but there is an option to add during peak holiday seasons. The trip takes about 2 hours. If you decide to stay at the Tanjung Pinang hotel in the Trikora area or at The Residence Bintan, this route is certainly a wise choice because it is closer to get there than through the Bandar Bintan Telani ferry terminal (BBT). Through the website www.directferries.com, you can book tickets online.
Sindo Ferry in Tanjung Pinang Ferry Terminal
3. From Stulang laut Berjaya waterfront Johor Bahru malaysia to Tanjung Pinang, Bintan island
There is also an option to get to the island of bintan, the ferry from Stulang Laut Berjaya Waterfront to Tanjung Pinang ferry terminal. The ferry schedule for each day is only 1 x trip a day but it is conditional and can change especially during long holidays. This trip takes about 2 hours. inside the ship there are available that sell snacks and drinks that you can buy inside the ship.
Ferry Johor- Tanjung Pinang
4. From Soekarno Hatta Airport Jakarta (CGK) to Tanjung Pinang Airport (TNJ) by direct flight.
If you are a tourist from Indonesia or a foreign tourist who is already in Indonesia, you can fly via Soekarno Hatta Airport Jakarta (CGK) to Tanjung Pinang Airport (TNJ). Tourists who are already in Bali can also take a flight from Bali to Bintan Island by making a transit in Jakarta and then taking a direct flight to Bintan Island.
Tanjung Pinang Airport (TNJ)
5. From Batam Island to Bintan Island
If you are a tourist who has stayed on the island of Batam and decided to travel to the island of Bintan or change hotels, of course you can do it. You have to go to Punggur Port Batam first and there are many ferry schedules to Tanjung Pinang. Boats depart every 1 hour starting at 07:30 and you can also go to Tanjung Pinang by speedboat or roro (roll on roll off) boat where you can drive a car or motorcycle on the boat. You can buy tickets on the spot without booking online.
Tanjung Uban Ferry Terminal