The ferry terminal in Singapore, Tanah Merah Ferry Terminal, is a 10-minute taxi ride from Singapore’s Changi International Airport.
GETTING THERE
Via Singapore
Bintan is an Indonesian island easily accessible via Singapore on a 50-minute high-speed ferry catamaran, or by air from Jakarta (1h30 flight).
Ferry Booking & Bike Slot
You can book your ferry ticket and ferry bike slot in one easy registration process. Click to view ferry schedule rates and to book.
Notes:
1/ Bike slots are limited for each ferry and need to be booked in advance.The fee per bike is S$20 (for both ways) and is payable upon booking.
2/ You will need to arrive at the ferry terminal at least 90-minute minimum prior to ferry departure.
You can address your questions about ferry bookings to:
Email: tourdebintan@brf.com.sg
Tel: (65) 6542 4369
Transfer to and from Hotel
On arrival on Bintan Island, you are only a 10-minute comfortable coach ride (around 8km) to the race venue, Nirwana Gardens.
If you are staying in another hotel, your hotel will arrange for your transfers. Ensure you let your hotel know your ferry itinerary.
Note: Only Official Partner hotels will provide shuttle services to the race venue.
Note: if you are travelling through Changi International Airport, Maxi Taxis are available at the airport to fit your luggage and your bike box and take you to the ferry terminal.
Direct Travel from Jakarta, Indonesia
Direct domestic flights from Jakarta to Bintan:
Jakarta (Soekarno Hatta) to Tanjung Pinang (kijang) by Garuda Indonesia, Sriwijaya Airlines, Lion Air and Batavia Air.
Be sure to ask the airline about any additional costs for transferring your bike and any specific parking requirements.
Direct Travel from Batam, Indonesia
To get from Batam, Indonesia to Bintan Resorts, visitors may take a regular speed boat from Telaga Punggur, Batam to Tanjung Uban Ferry Terminal in Bintan followed by land transfer to Bintan Resorts.
2-way land transfer from Tanjung Uban to Bintan Resorts may be arranged with BRC Tours at a charge.
Land transfer from Hang Nadim Airport, Batam to Telaga Punggur, Batam may also be arranged.
International travel from Johor Bahru, Malaysia
A direct ferry from Johor Bahru, Malaysia to Bintan Island is available.
It departs from the Zon – Stulang Laut International Ferry Terminal and arrives at Tanjung Pinang Sri Bintan Pura Ferry Terminal. Duration: 165 minutes.
On arrival in Tanjung Pinang, taxi transfer from Raja Haji Fisibilillah (RHF) Airport to the race venue at Nirwana Gardens takes around 45-60 minutes.
Passport Validity and Visas
International passports must be valid for at least six months from the date of arrival in Bintan, Indonesia.
A Visa-On-Arrival (VOA) for Indonesia is required for some nationalities. Check the Visa Information here.