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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight to Padang Airport? If you want to travel to Padang Airport next month, return fares start from $478. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.

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Airports near Padang

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Frequently asked questions

Currently, there are no airlines that fly direct to Padang. But we found flights with one or more stops from $403.
The cheapest month to fly to Padang is usually August.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Padang but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
No airlines currently offer direct flights between Australia and Padang Airport. Most routes have one or more stops.
The best price we found for a return flight to Padang is $403. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that the cheapest date to fly to Padang Airport is Monday, 3 August 2026.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Padang is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, Scoot offers the cheapest flight tickets to Padang.

Flying to Padang

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found$403
Cheapest month to flyAugust

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How to find cheap flights to Minangkabau International Airport (PDG)

  • At the moment, $232 is the lowest price for a one-way flight to Minangkabau International Airport. Or you can book a return plane ticket to PDG for $403.

  • Stay on top of the best deals by setting up a Price Alert for tickets to PDG. We'll keep an eye on it for you, sending notifications when fares go down.

  • Book as early as possible. You might even be able to score some incredible early bird deals on tickets to Padang, where Minangkabau International Airport is located.

  • Click on the 'Add nearby airports' option and widen your search for cheap flights to Padang. This will show you every airport around your departure and destination points.

  • Think about taking a flight with a stop, as indirect routes are usually cheaper. Simply uncheck the 'Direct flights' box when searching for your plane tickets to Minangkabau International Airport.

Best time to go to Padang

  • May is typically the cheapest month to jump on a flight to Padang.

  • To find the month with the cheapest flights to PDG, use the 'Whole month' tool. If you're flexible with your dates, search for the green prices on the calendar — they highlight the lowest available fares.

  • Fly to Padang in January if you prefer to be there when it's busy. This is the most popular month for flights to PDG, but also when fares are typically more expensive.

  • December is the least busy time of year to travel if you prefer a more relaxed vibe. You'll generally find cheaper prices on plane tickets to Padang then.

  • The weather can make or break a trip, so consider the type of conditions you enjoy travelling in. Padang is warmest in May, averaging between 22ºC (72ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF).

  • November brings the lowest temperatures, ranging from around 20ºC (68ºF) to 28ºC (82ºF).

  • With 16 days of rain on average, February is the driest month in Padang.

  • Rain is more likely in April, which gets around 21 days of wet weather.

Travelling to Minangkabau International Airport (PDG): What you need to know

  • Get to Padang in one go. These are some of the popular airlines offering direct flights to Minangkabau International Airport:

  • Think about booking your PDG plane ticket with Grumeti Air. It's the leader in on-time performance, with up to 74% of flights into this hub arriving on time.

  • You'll be touching down in the UTC+7 timezone at PDG.

  • Whether you're coming in late or simply want the convenience of staying close by, you'll find some great hotels near Minangkabau International Airport. Kick back at one of these after your flight to PDG:

  • Minangkabau International Airport has an on-time performance of 61%. This number tracks how regularly flights from PDG arrive at their destination as planned.

  • Minangkabau International Airport is located in Padang, West Sumatra, Indonesia.

Getting to central Padang from Minangkabau International Airport (PDG)

  • The distance from PDG to central Padang is about 23 kilometres.

  • Once you've touched down from your flight to PDG, the drive to the centre takes around 40 minutes.

  • Catch public transport and you'll be there in roughly 1 hour.

  • Padang comes with plenty of great places to check in. Here's a roundup of comfortable hotels to keep in mind for your visit:

Padang highlights

  • Put these leading sights at the top of your must-do list after hopping off your flight to Padang:

    • Padang Beach: The perfect place to start your city tour, this landmark is around 3 kilometres northwest of the city centre.

    • Pantai Nirwana: This will also make the highlight reel of your holiday. A top landmark, it's around 8 kilometres south of the centre of Padang.

How to get to Payakumbuh from Minangkabau International Airport (PDG)

  • Heading for the nearby city of Payakumbuh? It's about 113 kilometres from PDG. It'll take you around 2 hours 30 minutes to get there by taxi or ride-share.

Travelling from Minangkabau International Airport (PDG) to Bukittinggi

  • If Bukittinggi is on your radar, it's around 56 kilometres from Minangkabau International Airport.

  • Making the trip by car will take you roughly 1 hour 45 minutes.

Explore more of Indonesia

  • There's loads more of Indonesia waiting to be explored. Around 193 kilometres northeast of Padang, set off for Pekanbaru. On the must-see list? Begin with Pekanbaru Great Mosque, Pasar Wisata Kuliner and Masjid Baiturrahman. The nearest airport to this city is Sultan Syarif Kasim II International Airport (PKU).

  • Payakumbuh might just become one of your favourite stops in Indonesia. You'll find it around 72 kilometres northeast of Padang. Rumah Godang Sungai Baringin, Goa Ngalau Indah and PUNCAK LONTIAK stand out as highlights.

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