How to find cheap flights to Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II Airport (PLM)
₹ 27,564 is currently the cheapest price for a return flight to Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II Airport. For a one-way plane ticket to PLM, the lowest fare is ₹ 16,698.
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The earlier you book, the better. You might even be able to find some excellent early bird deals on tickets to Palembang, where Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II Airport is located.
Click on the 'Add nearby airports' option and widen your search for cheap flights to Palembang. This will show you every airport around your departure and arrival points.
If there's no rush to get to Palembang, think about taking a little detour. You could find cheaper plane tickets to Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II Airport by choosing a flight with a stop.
Best time to go to Palembang
The cheapest month to jump on a flight to Palembang is typically May.
If your travel dates are flexible, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the cheapest month, and even day of the year, for flights to PLM.
If you'd love to experience Palembang at its liveliest, lock in your flights to PLM for February. Holidaying during peak periods often means more to see and do than at other times of the year.
Travel in December if you prefer your holiday with fewer crowds. This is the quietest period of the year and also when plane tickets to Palembang are usually less expensive.
With averages of between 22ºC and 36ºC, September is when Palembang is at its warmest. Schedule your visit around your preferred weather conditions to make the most of your time here.
July sees the lowest temperatures, ranging from around 22ºC to 33ºC.
September comes with a lower chance of grey skies. With ten days of rain on average, this is the driest month in Palembang.
The wettest time of year is April. Visit then and you'll likely get around 25 days of rainfall.
Flying to Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II Airport (PLM): What you need to know
Fly to Palembang without any layovers. These are some of the leading airlines offering direct flights to Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II Airport:
Grumeti Air is the leading carrier for on-time performance. Up to 84% of its flights into this airport land as planned, making it a great option when booking your PLM plane ticket.
PLM is in the UTC+7 timezone.
Eager to get some sleep after your flight to PLM? These hotels near Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II Airport offer the perfect place to kick back and relax:
Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II Airport has an on-time rating of 77%, which reflects how often departing flights arrive as planned. This can be handy to know if you're catching a tight connecting flight or have to be somewhere shortly after landing.
Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II Airport is located in Palembang, South Sumatra, Indonesia.
Getting to central Palembang from Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II Airport (PLM)
The distance from PLM to central Palembang is about 16 kilometres.
After landing from your flight to PLM, the drive to the centre takes around 30 minutes.
Catch public transport and you'll be there in roughly 1 hour.
The right hotel can upgrade your whole experience. Book a room at one of these guest-approved stays in Palembang:
Palembang highlights
Put these leading attractions on your must-do list after stepping off your flight to Palembang:
Taman Bunga Celosia Springhill: An ideal place to begin sightseeing, this landmark is located around 6 kilometres northwest of the city centre.
Masjid Al-Jannah: This will also make the highlight reel of your holiday. A memorable landmark, it's around 8 kilometres northeast of the centre of Palembang.
How to get to Sungaigerong from Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II Airport (PLM)
PLM is a gateway to the nearby city of Sungaigerong, which is about 21 kilometres away. The easiest way to reach the centre will come down to when you're travelling, so check before you go.
Travelling from Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II Airport (PLM) to Mariana
Mariana is about 19 kilometres from Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II Airport if that's where your trip takes you.
Explore more of Indonesia
Indonesia isn't done impressing you yet. Carry on to Bandar Lampung, located around 290 kilometres south of Palembang. Way Kambas National Park, Al Furqon Grand Mosque and Heritage Path of the 1883 Eruption of Krakatoa - Monumen Krakatau have to be on your must-see list.
Bengkulu fits right into any adventure through Indonesia. You'll find it around 290 kilometres west of Palembang. Pantai Malabero, Fort Marlborough and Panjang Beach rank among the top sights.
