Samarinda travel guide

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You're Going to Love Samarinda

With a population of 355,160, Samarinda is a must-see destination in East Kalimantan, Indonesia. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Samarinda to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Samarinda

Samarinda in April
Estimated hotel price
$30
1 night at 3-star hotel
Samarinda in April
Estimated hotel price
$30
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Samarinda

Plane

Samarinda is served by 2 airports: Samarinda (SRI) and Samarinda APT Pranoto (AAP). The closest to downtown Samarinda is Samarinda, which is located 1 km from the city center. Further away is Samarinda APT Pranoto, 17 km from the center of Samarinda.

Plane

Samarinda is served by 2 airports: Samarinda (SRI) and Samarinda APT Pranoto (AAP). The closest to downtown Samarinda is Samarinda, which is located 1 km from the city center. Further away is Samarinda APT Pranoto, 17 km from the center of Samarinda.

Airports near Samarinda

Airlines serving Samarinda

KLM
Good (844 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,116 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (923 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (833 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (486 reviews)
China Airlines
Excellent (611 reviews)
Garuda Indonesia
Excellent (47 reviews)
Scoot
Good (248 reviews)
AirAsia
Good (151 reviews)
Batik Air
Good (18 reviews)
Indonesia AirAsia
Good (43 reviews)
Lion Air
Good (24 reviews)
Sriwijaya Air
Mediocre (1 reviews)
Wings Air
Good (4 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Samarinda

Most booked hotels in Samarinda

Harris Hotel Samarinda
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, 115 reviews)
$40+
Aston Samarinda Hotel And Convention Center
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, 151 reviews)
$44+
Swiss-Belhotel Borneo Samarinda
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, 232 reviews)
$34+

Renting a car in Samarinda

Expect to pay $3.71 per gallon in Samarinda (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $44.52 and $59.36.

Expect to pay $3.71 per gallon in Samarinda (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $44.52 and $59.36.