Batam Travel Guide
Indonesia
Batam is a city of around 1.75 million people on Batam Island in Indonesia’s Riau Islands, close to Singapore. It uses western Indonesian time and is one of the region’s main urban centres.
Most air arrivals use Hang Nadim Airport, the city’s listed airport. Batam’s nearby coastline includes Tanah Merah Beach, 31.1 kilometres away, and Tanjong Beach, 34.4 kilometres away. Several beaches in Singapore are also shown at distances of 34.7 to 36.5 kilometres, including Palawan Beach and Siloso Beach in Sentosa.
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Weather in Batam
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Pays in IDR
Plug type Type C & Type F (UK adapter needed)
Emergency 112
Dial code +62
Tipping: Tipping is not as widespread or expected in Indonesia as it is in some Western countries, but it is becoming more common, especially in tourist areas and for good service.
Best time to visit Batam
Jan
28°27Feb
29°17Mar
30°21Apr
31°28May
31°25Jun
31°22Jul
31°17Aug
31°22Sep
31°21Oct
32°21Nov
31°27Dec
30°26Average daily maximums with rainy days per month, from the last three years of weather history.
Beaches near Batam
Tanah Merah Beach
31.1 km away
Pasir Bunga
31.3 km away
Tanjong Beach
34.4 km away
Pasir Ris Beach
34.7 km away
Pulau Ubin Beach
34.8 km away
Palawan Beach
35.4 km away
Pasir Panjang
36.4 km away
Siloso Beach
36.5 km away
Things to do in Batam
GPT Kristus Gembala
pentecostal place of worship
4.3 km
Masjid Al-Amin
muslim place of worship
1.4 km
مسجد الحوض
muslim place of worship
2.5 km
Masjid Darul Muttaqin
muslim place of worship
3.5 km
Dream Castle Gesya
historic site
4.2 km
Masjid Botania Ash-Shaffat
muslim place of worship
2.1 km
Ameria 2
historic site
2.4 km
Cinemaxx
movie theater
3.7 km
Getting there
Hang Nadim Airport · 0 km
Frequently asked Questions
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