Padang travel guide
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You're Going to Love Padang
With a population of 840,352, Padang is the largest city in Sumatera Barat, Indonesia by the number of inhabitants. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country.
When to visit Padang
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Padang in January, when the average temperature is 27 °C, and the highest can go up to 30 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is July, when it can get as cold as 23 °C, with an average temperature of 26 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in November, when precipitation is around 510 mm. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Padang, with an average rainfall of 250 mm.
How to Get to Padang
Plane
When flying to Padang, you’ll arrive at Padang Tabing (PDG), which is located 20 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Padang from the United Arab Emirates departs from Abu Dhabi and takes around 29h 50m.
Airports near Padang
Airlines serving Padang
Where to stay in Padang
Average rates range from around AED 86 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to AED 53 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Padang
Hiring a car in Padang
Expect to pay AED 3.53 per litre in Padang (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between AED 42.31 and AED 56.41.