Hang Nadim International Airport
Batam, Indonesia
Hang Nadim International Airport
Batam's gateway connecting Indonesia to regional destinations.
- ›The runway stretches approximately 4,025 meters, making it one of the longest in Indonesia.
- ›Batam Island lies roughly 20 kilometers from Singapore, making BTH a key entry point for travelers crossing the strait.
- ›The airport is managed by BP Batam, the government authority overseeing Batam's free trade zone.
- ›Hang Nadim previously handled cargo operations supporting Batam's large manufacturing and export sector.
- ›The airport is named after Hang Nadim, a legendary Malay hero from the Riau region.
Hang Nadim International Airport, named after a legendary Malay warrior, serves Batam Island in the Riau Archipelago of Indonesia. As one of Indonesia's largest airports by runway length, it plays a critical role connecting the free-trade zone of Batam with domestic destinations and regional neighbours. Its proximity to Singapore — just a short ferry ride away — makes it a strategic hub for business travellers and tourists alike.
- Main Terminal — A single integrated terminal handling both domestic and international departures and arrivals with check-in halls on opposite sides.
- Taxi (metered and fixed-rate taxis available outside arrivals)
- Ride-hailing apps (Grab and Gojek operate at the airport)
- Airport shuttle buses to major areas of Batam
- Car rental desks in the arrivals hall
- Hotel shuttle transfers for major Batam hotels
- Harris Resort Waterfront Batam
- Novotel Batam
- Swiss-Belhotel Harbour Bay Batam
- Nagoya Hill Hotel Batam
- BCC Hotel & Residence
Inside the terminal, travellers will find a modest selection of Indonesian fast food outlets, cafés, and convenience stores catering to domestic passengers. The nearby Batam Centre and Nagoya districts offer far richer dining options, from local Malay and Chinese seafood to international chains, just a short taxi ride away. Seafood enthusiasts should not miss fresh grilled fish and chilli crab-style dishes at waterfront restaurants close to the ferry terminals.
- Carry Indonesian rupiah as many smaller vendors and taxis do not accept cards.
- If connecting to Singapore, use the Batam Centre or Harbour Bay ferry terminals rather than the airport — they offer frequent fast-ferry services.
- Agree on taxi fares or use app-based ride-hailing to avoid overcharging on the way to hotels.
- Batam is a duty-free zone, so check your home country's import allowances before purchasing alcohol or electronics.
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Hang Nadim International Airport is an international airport located in Batam, the largest city in Riau Islands province, Indonesia. It is named after Laksamana Hang Nadim Pahlawan Kechik, a legendary Malay warrior from the region. The airport is the primary method of transport to and from Batam, alongside ferries to neighboring islands, including the sovereign city-state of Singapore in the north. The airport has the largest runway in Indonesia and the second-longest in Southeast Asia. This stems from its original development to handle diversions of aircraft from Singapore Changi Airport located approximately 30 kilometres away in the case of emergencies or inclement weather, and as such has sufficient facilities for wide-body aircraft including the Boeing 747s, Boeing 777s and Airbus A380s. The airport stretches over 1,800 hectares, of which only 40% is normally used.
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