Cheap Flights from Singapore to Banjarmasin

Banjarmasin is the capital of South Kalimantan in Indonesia. It is located on an island near the junction of Martapura and Barito River. The city is also referred to as the “River City” because of multiple rivers flowing through it. During the 14th century, Banjarmasin was part of the Hindu kingdoms of Negara Daha and Negara Dipa under the feudal tenure of Majapahit. After Pangeran Samudera converted to Muslim in the 15th century the city started leaning towards Islam.  Banjarmasin is a dynamic city that is rich in culture. The floating markets and gem trade have become part of their internal culture. Even though there is constant urbanization it has managed to retain part of its past which attracts tourists every year.

Tip: You choose between meter taxi, shuttle busses, tricycle rickshaw or auto rickshaw to move around in the city.

Getting There

Syamsudin Noor International Airport is an international that serves Banjarmasin in South Kalimantan of Indonesia. The airport serves more than 5 million passengers every year making it one of the major airports for Indonesia. You will have to book a connecting Singapore to Banjarmasin flights since they don’t have any direct flights to Banjarmasin from Singapore. Depending on the layover and waiting time the average duration of flights from Singapore to Banjarmasin can be 4 hours or more. The popular airlines operating in this route are Garuda Indonesia & Lion Air.

Tip: To get flights at budgeted rate make sure that you book 90 days before the date of travel as rates can go up closer to travel date.

What to See 

The beautiful “River City” Banjarmasin offers many things to its tourist ensuring that there are no dull days here.   Visit the wildlife sanctuaries Pulau Kembang which is home to birds and long-tailed macaques and Pulau Kaget which is home to proboscis monkeys and eagles. You can even offer some fruits to these monkeys but you have to be careful of your belongings as they can try to take things from there. Visit the beautiful and majestic mosques in the city two of the biggest ones are the 300 years of Sultan Suriansyah Mosque and the Masjid Raya Sabilal Muhtadin built-in 1974.  You can learn about the history and culture of this city at Wasakka Museum. Visit the Soetji Nurani Temple a beautiful Buddhist temple considered as the gem of the city. If you love hiking the Meratus Mountain Trek cannot be missed, this is home to various flora and fauna and has many semi-nomadic tribes living there. You can even go for river rafting at Loksado, you can raft using traditional bamboo boats or rubber boats.

Tip: If love fishing then you may enjoy it in Martapura River and even watch locals fishing there.

Eat & Stay

Banjarmasin is a great place for a culinary adventure. Jl Pangeran Samudera and Jl Ahmad Yani have some of the best restaurants that you can try out. If you are looking for cheap but good food then try one of the 52 stalls between Sudirman and Hasanuddin Roads.

You will get all kinds of options to stay in Banjarmasin as per the budget. If you are looking for luxury resorts then search in JI Ahmad Yani. For budget accommodation look for hotels in Grand Banua

The city is full of floating markets selling various items and your visit to Banjarmasin is incomplete without visiting them. You should visit Lok Baintan Floating Market and Muara Kuin Floating Market where you will everything from souvenirs to exotic fruits.

Tip: The best things to buy here are colourful batik fabric cloth and gemstones. 

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