Padang is the capital city of West Sumatera, Indonesia. It is the most populated city in the western coast of Sumatera. According to statistics in 2010, the city is estimated to have a population of 833562 people with an area of 695 square kilometres.

Best Time to Fly from Singapore to Padang

The best time to fly from Singapore is during the off-peak season which is not in festive seasons or public holidays. It is because the flight ticket fares are cheaper compared during the holidays. Moreover, the city will not receive a huge crowd at that particular time. Besides that, the visitors can travel to Padang at any time since the weather are tolerable all year round. It is not recommended for the visitors to travel during holiday seasons because the price of the flight ticket will be higher than the usual price.

Main Airports Available in Singapore and Padang

1. Singapore Changi Airport

Singapore has only one main airport called Singapore Changi Airport. This airport is located 25 minutes away from the city. It has received lots of cargo and international flights from all over the world. There are four terminals in the airport, and each of the terminals will handle different airlines. Among the airlines that they have received are Bangkok Airways, Etihad, Garuda Indonesia, AirAsia, and many more. The journey from Singapore Changi Airport to West Sumatera will take about 4 hours and 35 minutes. The visitors will land at Minangkabau International Airport, the main airport of West Sumatera. It is located 40 minutes away from the city of Padang. Minangkabau International Airport has only one terminal that received domestic and international flights. Among the flights that they have received are AirAsia Batik Air, Lion Air, Garuda Indonesia, Sriwijaya Air, Susi Air, Wing Air, Citilink, and XpressAir.Singapore Changi Airport

Climate Pattern in Singapore and Padang

Singapore is a tropical climate country. The weather in Singapore is always hot and humid. Heavy rainfall can happen at any time of the year. Usually, rainstorms will occur in November and December. There are also two types of monsoon seasons happen in the country such as the Southwest Monsoon Season and the Northeast Monsoon Season. For Padang, the climate is a tropical rainforest. Rainfall always happens throughout the year. However, the driest month in Padang is February. The visitors can make a visit in January or December since the weather is good to travel around the city during that period.

Highlights in Padang

1. Pasumpahan - Pasumpahan is one of the most favourite tourist sites in Bungus, Padang. This island has a beautiful beach with clear water and white sand. The visitors can experience snorkelling around the area including Snake Island, Pandan Island, Gosong Island, and Sirandah Island. The visitors can also stroll around the island while appreciating the beauty of nature.

2. Padang Beach - Padang Beach is also known as Taplau which means waterfront in Minang language. It is a nice beach to visit and a perfect place to spend time with family and friends. This beach has received many visitors during sunset and at night. The visitors can see a stunning view of the sunset by the beach.

3. Air Manis Beach - Another favourite place to visit in Padang is the Air Manis Beach. Based on the locals, this beach is related to the legend of Malin Kundang. It is a very famous beach since there are many locals and foreign tourists like to spend their time here. The visitors can do a few activities such as swimming, riding a motorboat, and playing beach volleyball.