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Banka Belitung
BELITUNG
BELITUNG Belitung is an island located off the east coast of Sumatra, Indonesia, flanked by the Gaspar Strait and the Karimata Strait. The island is well-known for its white pepper—referred to locally as *sahang*—and for various mineral resources, including tin, quartz sand, white clay, and granite. In recent times, it has also emerged as an alternative destination for nature-based tourism. Its main town is Tanjung Pandan.
About this destination
HOW TO GET THERE
By Air
If you are traveling from outside the Bangka Belitung Islands Province, the best way to reach Belitung Island is by air. Airlines such as Sriwijaya Air and Lion Air operate flights to the island, specifically on the Jakarta–Tanjung Pandan route. Sriwijaya Air, for instance, offers four daily flights from Jakarta to Tanjung Pandan. Ticket prices for flights to Tanjung Pandan, Belitung Island, start from approximately IDR 350,000.
In addition to Jakarta, you can also reach the island via flights from Denpasar, Palembang, Yogyakarta, Semarang, or Medan. The flight from Jakarta takes approximately one hour. You will land at H.A.S. Hanandjoeddin Airport in Tanjung Pandan, Belitung Regency.
By Ferry
Many travelers from South Sumatra opt to travel by sea. They typically cross from Palembang to Pangkal Pinang on Bangka Island, before continuing their journey to Tanjung Pandan on Belitung Island.
BEST TIME TO VISIT
The best time to visit the island is during the dry season, specifically between July and September. The hot, sunny weather is perfect for enjoying the exotic tropical beach scenery.
LOCAL LANGUAGE
The language spoken in Belitung is Malay. This is rooted in the island's history, as it served as a settlement area for the Malay people during their historical migrations. Consequently, the Malay language flourished on the island and remains the local language used by the community today.
Over time, the island has become home not only to the indigenous population but also to many settlers from other ethnic groups. The majority of these settlers are of Javanese and Chinese descent. Given this diversity, the Javanese and Mandarin languages are also used by the community for communication.
By Air
If you are traveling from outside the Bangka Belitung Islands Province, the best way to reach Belitung Island is by air. Airlines such as Sriwijaya Air and Lion Air operate flights to the island, specifically on the Jakarta–Tanjung Pandan route. Sriwijaya Air, for instance, offers four daily flights from Jakarta to Tanjung Pandan. Ticket prices for flights to Tanjung Pandan, Belitung Island, start from approximately IDR 350,000.
In addition to Jakarta, you can also reach the island via flights from Denpasar, Palembang, Yogyakarta, Semarang, or Medan. The flight from Jakarta takes approximately one hour. You will land at H.A.S. Hanandjoeddin Airport in Tanjung Pandan, Belitung Regency.
By Ferry
Many travelers from South Sumatra opt to travel by sea. They typically cross from Palembang to Pangkal Pinang on Bangka Island, before continuing their journey to Tanjung Pandan on Belitung Island.
BEST TIME TO VISIT
The best time to visit the island is during the dry season, specifically between July and September. The hot, sunny weather is perfect for enjoying the exotic tropical beach scenery.
LOCAL LANGUAGE
The language spoken in Belitung is Malay. This is rooted in the island's history, as it served as a settlement area for the Malay people during their historical migrations. Consequently, the Malay language flourished on the island and remains the local language used by the community today.
Over time, the island has become home not only to the indigenous population but also to many settlers from other ethnic groups. The majority of these settlers are of Javanese and Chinese descent. Given this diversity, the Javanese and Mandarin languages are also used by the community for communication.