GETTING THERE

 

Background

Bintan Island, Indonesia is the largest of 3,200 islands in the Riau Archipelago, the third largest of 27 provinces in Indonesia. Northern Bintan, a 23,000-hectare development jointly undertaken by the Singaporean and Indonesian governments features 18 kilometres of pristine white beaches, azure waters and tropical flora, making it the ideal surrounding for a triathlon.

 

Ferry and travel information

From Singapore

Bintan is accessible via a 55-minute ride on a high speed catamaran from Tanah Merah Ferry Terminal.

 

From Jakarta

Sriwijaya Air and Riau Airlines fly daily to Tanjung Pinang (Bintan). Taxi transfer from Raja Haji Fisibilillah (RHF) Airport to the Bintan Resorts takes 45-60 minutes and cost SGD 65. Participants from outside Indonesia are advised to travel via Singapore.

 

From Elsewhere

If you are not residing in Singapore, and plan to connect your flight arriving in Singapore with your ferry for Bintan we recommend you allow at least 3 hours connecting time.

 

IMPORTANT! Bintan is one hour behind Singapore! Example 1: Ferry departure time from Singapore is 8am - travel time is 55 minutes - ferry arrival time in Bintan is 7.55am. Example 2: Ferry departure time from Bintan is 4.30pm - travel time is 55 minutes - ferry arrival time in Singapore is 6.25pm.

 

You are advised to book a van at the limousine counter at the arrival hall to get to the Tanah Merah Ferry Terminal with your bike box. This service is available 24 hours, and costs a flat rate of SGD35. Regular taxis (at the taxi stand) are half the price, but may not be able to fit your bike box.

It is also advisable to arrange your return transfer from Tanah Merah Ferry Terminal to Changi Airport at the same limousine counter.

 

Visas

International passports must be valid for at least six months from the date of arrival. A Visa-On-Arrival (VOA) for Indonesia is required for some nationalities. Please ensure that you have one full page available for the Indonesian Immigration Visa.

Nationalities that do not require a visa

Nationalities that can apply for a visa on arrival

Ferry bike slot

Bike slots are limited for each ferry and need to be booked in advance. Bike slots can be booked as part of your all-in-one package throught the appointed travel agent or seperately through Bintan Resort Ferries.

For more information about traveling with your bike to Bintan, check out the bike travel page

Transfers to and from hotel

On arrival on Bintan Island, it is just a 10 minute comfortable coach ride (or around 8km cycle) to the race venue, Nirwana Gardens.

If you are staying at Nirwana Gardens or have booked a triathlon package with the official travel agent, the transfers for you and your bike will be arranged by your resort.