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IATA: PKU · Pekanbaru-Sumatra Island, Indonesia

Sultan Syarif Kasim Ii (Simpang Tiga) Airport Guide

CapitalJakarta
Population284,438,782
CurrencyIDR Rp Indonesian rupiah
LanguageIndonesian
Time ZoneUTC+07:00 WIB
AirportPKU
Distance—
Flight Time—
Visitors/yr~8,060,515

Sultan Syarif Kasim Ii (Simpang Tiga) Airport (IATA: PKU) is a key aviation hub serving Pekanbaru-Sumatra Island and the wider Indonesia region. The airport operates 2 passenger terminals, handling millions of passengers annually.

Getting to Pekanbaru-Sumatra Island from PKU

Train and metro offer the fastest connections (20–40 min). Buses and shared shuttles are the most affordable. Taxis and rideshare apps (Uber, Bolt) are ideal with luggage or in groups.

Terminals & Facilities

Sultan Syarif Kasim Ii (Simpang Tiga) Airport has 2 terminals with duty-free retail, restaurants, business lounges, family zones and prayer rooms. Free WiFi is available throughout.

Airport Lounges at PKU

Multiple lounges are accessible via Priority Pass, Amex Platinum, airline status or day-pass purchase. Amenities include complimentary food and drinks, fast WiFi and shower facilities.

Parking

Short-stay, long-stay and meet-and-greet options are available at Sultan Syarif Kasim Ii (Simpang Tiga) Airport. Pre-booking online saves 30–50% versus paying at the gate.

Frequently Asked Questions

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Sultan Syarif Kasim Ii (Simpang Tiga) Airport (PKU) at a glance

IATA / ICAO
PKU / WIBB
Serves
Pekanbaru-Sumatra Island
Country
Indonesia
Local time now
01:57 (WIB)
Time zone
Asia/Jakarta
Currency
IDR (Rp)
Capital
Jakarta
Coordinates
0.4608, 101.4450

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Nonstop destinations from PKU

Sultan Syarif Kasim II International Airport / Roesmin Nurjadin AFB has published nonstop service to 8 airports across 3 countries. The busiest are listed first, with straight-line distance from PKU.

DestinationIATACountryDistance
JakartaCGKIndonesia933 km
SingaporeSINSingapore300 km
SubangSZBMalaysia297 km
BatamBTHIndonesia306 km
MedanMESIndonesia462 km
SepangKULMalaysia256 km
MalaccaMKZMalaysia220 km
BandungBDOIndonesia1,064 km

Airlines serving PKU

9 carriers publish nonstop service at PKU, ranked by how many routes each one appears on. Counts include codeshares, so a carrier can be listed here while the aircraft is flown by a partner. Schedules change seasonally — check the operating carrier on your own dates before booking.

AirlineCodeTypeRoutes
Lion AirJTBudget8
Garuda IndonesiaGAFull Service4
Sriwijaya AirSJFull Service4
AirAsiaAKBudget2
FireflyFYRegional2
Malaysia AirlinesMHFull Service2
Singapore AirlinesSQFull Service2
Carrier RYRY—2
Carrier QZQZ—2

At the airport

General guidance rather than PKU-specific detail — terminal counts, lounge locations, desk opening hours and lost-property arrangements change often, so confirm those on the airport’s own site before you travel.

SecurityAllow longer than you think at peak departure banks - typically early morning and late evening. Liquids and electronics rules still differ by airport even where scanners have been upgraded.
ImmigrationArriving passengers clear immigration at the first point of entry into a country, not at the final destination, which is what makes tight connections risky on separate tickets.
Terminal transfersWhere an airport has multiple terminals, allow for a shuttle or train between them. Airside transfers are faster, but a change of terminal often means re-clearing security.
Wi-FiFree Wi-Fi is now near-universal at scheduled-service airports, usually with a time limit or an email sign-in. Download boarding passes before you land in case sign-in fails.
Food and shopsMost retail sits airside, after security. Landside options before security are usually thinner and close earlier.
AccessibilityRequest assistance through your airline at least 48 hours ahead. It is a legal entitlement across the EU, UK and US, but only guaranteed when pre-booked.
CurrencyAirport exchange desks carry the widest spreads of anywhere in a country. An ATM in the arrivals hall, or a card with no foreign-transaction fee, is almost always cheaper.
Lost propertyItems left on the aircraft go to the airline; items left in the terminal go to the airport operator. They are separate systems, so report to the right one.