Whether you have a layover, overnight sleepover or you are just quickly passing through, our Pekanbaru Airport Guide is a great place to start planning your visit. Here, you’ll find information on services and facilities available inside the airport – including details about airport lounges, WiFi, mobile charging points, lockers, 24-hour food options, nearby hotels, and everything in between.
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PKU Airport Overview
To help you plan your layover or overnight sleepover, here is a quick run-down about what to expect during your time at Pekanbaru Sultan Syarif Kasim II International Airport.
What to Expect
The modern Pekanbaru Airport (code: PKU) is divided into Domestic and International Terminals. Expect clean facilities and a variety of shops and eateries, though everything closes by 9:00 PM. Free WiFi helps pass the time. A few lounges are available.
Sleeping in Pekanbaru Airport
We do not yet have any sleep-related airport reviews. Have a backup plan if you’re planning to spend the night. For uninterrupted sleep, hotels are nearby. See our Airport Hotels section below for more info.
Read the latest traveller airport reviews for more tips. For more airport information, continue scrolling down to explore more in our Pekanbaru Airport Guide.
In this guide we may refer to locations as “landside” and “airside”. Landside is the public area of the terminal located in the non-secure zone, before security. Airside is the secure area of the terminal that you must reach by going through security.
Airport Hours
The airport appears to be open 24 hours; however, this has not been independently confirmed. If you know the airport hours, click here to update this airport guide.
Rest & Relaxation Zones
A dedicated rest zone with reclining chairs is available free of charge. Location: Domestic Terminal.
Cots
The airport does not provide cots to stranded travellers. If this has changed, click here to update the guide.
Airport Hotels
If sleeping in the airport sounds like a nightmare, there are hotels in Pekanbaru within a short drive of the airport:
- BATIQA Hotel Pekanbaru – Mid-range hotel, approximately 15-20 minutes from the airport. No airport shuttle. » Check Rates
- PRIME PARK Hotel Pekanbaru – Mid-range hotel, approximately 15-20 minutes from the airport. No airport shuttle. » Check Rates
For more options, visit Tripadvisor to see a list of hotels in Pekanbaru, search for deals and read traveller reviews.
Airport Lounges
Pay-per-use, Single Visit Passes & Lounge Memberships
Regardless of what class of service you are flying, there is a lounge that you can enter through a lounge membership program.
- Lembayung Executive Lounge – Location: Domestic Departures, Airside, 2nd Floor, near Gate 3. Showers are available.
- Blue Sky Premier Lounge – Location: Domestic Departures, Landside, Ground Floor. Lounge Access: 5:00 AM – 11:00 PM. Lounge Access: Prepaid lounge passes • Lounge membership programs.
Airline Lounges
If you are a First- or Business-Class traveller, you may have access to the lounges listed below. For more information, check the airline’s website.
- Garuda Indonesia Executive Lounge – Location: Domestic Terminal, Airside.
Drinking Water
Information is unavailable. Does the airport have water fountains or water bottle refill stations? Click here to update this guide.
Food & Drinks
There are multiple restaurants and coffee shops (approximately 26) located Landside and Airside. Most outlets operate from 4:30 AM – 9:00 PM. Overnight food options are not available.
Luggage Storage & Lockers
Luggage storage is available on the ground floor. Hours: 4:30 AM – 9:00 PM. Rate: Unknown.
Mobile Charging
Free mobile charging stations are available throughout the terminal.
Showers
Available in the Lembayung Executive Lounge. [ see Airport Lounges above ]
WiFi/Internet
Free WiFi is available. Connect to the “pku-airport@wifi.id” network. Free internet terminals are available Airside in the Domestic Departures area.
Security & Safety
Sleeping in any airport can include a certain level of risk, especially when travelling alone. It’s important to take certain precautions to ensure your safety and the security of your valuables. Here are a few tips:
- Safety First. It’s a good idea to know where the security office is located and look for video cameras where you plan to sleep. You can also ask the security personnel for advice on the safest places to spend the night.
- Don’t Seclude Yourself. If you’re travelling alone, we recommend you stay near other travellers or close to security. This will help you feel more secure and deter potential thieves.
- Hide Your Valuables. It’s also important to hide your valuables. Don’t leave them out in plain view, as this could make you a target for theft. Additionally, if you are a deep sleeper, you may want to padlock your bag to something or sleep with your bag up against a wall to make it harder for someone to access zippers and pockets. We have received reports of sleepers who woke up without their phones and laptop bags. The travellers were left with just their headphones and laptop bag strap.
- Stay Alert. It’s best to stay alert and awake if you feel unsafe or uncomfortable. Drink coffee or other caffeinated beverages to help you stay awake, and remember that you can always catch up on sleep during your flight. These simple precautions can help you enjoy a safe night at the airport.
More Airport Information
Note: Locations, hours, and rates may change. Information is provided for general reference only.
- ATMs / Cash Machines – ATMs are available from multiple providers throughout the terminal. Fees may apply.
- Children’s Play Area – Located Airside in Domestic Departures.
- Currency Exchange – Available at several locations. Limited hours.
- Family Services – Nursing rooms are available on the Ground and 1st Floor. Reported hours: 4:30 AM – 12:00 AM.
- Luggage Wrapping – Available from two service providers.
- Prayer Rooms – Muslim prayer rooms are available in both terminals.
- Shopping – A small selection of shops is available, primarily mini-market style. Reported hours: 4:30 AM – 9:00 PM. Duty-free availability is unverified.
- Smoking Areas – Designated smoking areas are available.
- Spa – Reflexology services are available. See Airport Lounges.
Buses
Two bus lines serve the airport. At the time of this update:
- The Damri line operates between the hours of 7:00 AM – 10:00 PM, with a fare of IDR 35.000
- The Trans Metro Pekanbaru bus departs from the airport every 15 minutes between 6:30 AM and 8:00 PM, and the fare is USD 0.27.
Both buses pick up/drop off outside the airport’s arrivals hall.
Hotel Shuttles
See also Airport Hotels above.
Taxis
Taxis are readily available for hire 24 hours a day in the ground transportation area.
Last updated: 2026-03-20
This guide is for informational purposes only to assist with your planning. All information, including rates and hours, is subject to change at any time without notice. The information in this airport guide is based on information collected and/or received from the airports, lounges, hotels, transportation providers, and their websites. We are not representatives of any of the above-mentioned service providers. To report errors or to add/update any items mentioned in the guide: update the airport guide or write a review.