Flying time from Singapore 1 hour 5 minutes
Currency Indonesian Rupiah (IDR)
Language Indonesian
International dialling code +62
Climate Hot and tropical all year round
Airport code PKU
Airport to city 10km
Airport tax IDR150,000 for international flights
Pekanbaru is considered one of the cleanest cities in Indonesia. It was established as a trading port for the local coffee and coal industries due to its direct access to the Straits of Malacca, allowing it to become the centre for Malay culture in Indonesia. The Malay influence is heavily present in the city’s architecture.