Bintan: the back story

About Bintan: the back story

By the ULTIMATE Singapore Editorial Team

Editor-in-Chief: Jai Michael

Bintan Resort Ferries sails from Tanah Merah Ferry Terminal to Bandar Bentan Telani in Bintan Resorts; the crossing takes about an hour (bintan-resorts.com).

Getting there

From Tanah Merah Ferry Terminal; a shuttle links it with Changi Airport Terminals 1 and 4 (bintan-resorts.com).

Before you go

You enter Indonesia: check Indonesia’s immigration requirements for your passport before you travel.

Take your passport, and check Indonesia’s entry rules for your nationality.

Our advice: book the ferry and the resort together, and travel midweek.

Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with Bintan: the back story before you go.