Itinerary: Pekanbaru – Batam – Singapore (18‑21 September 2025)

Day 1: 18 September 2025 – Arrival in Batam

Morning: Depart from Pekanbaru on a budget flight (≈450 km, 1 h 15 min air time). The cheapest option is a Lion Air ticket costing around IDR 850,000, with a 30‑minute taxi ride to Pekanbaru Airport.

Afternoon: Arrive at Batam Hang Nadim Airport and take the airport shuttle (≈15 km, 30 min, cost IDR 70,000) to Meisterstadt Pollux Habibie Batam for check‑in.

Evening: After settling in, head to Grand Batam Mall (≈5 km, 15 min by GrabCar, cost IDR 120,000) to enjoy shopping and dinner.

Day 2: 19 September 2025 – Singapore Day Trip

Morning: At 08:00 am, board the cheapest ferry from Batam Center Ferry Terminal to Singapore (≈20 km sea route, 45 min, ticket IDR 150,000). The ferry departs every hour.

Afternoon: Disembark at HarbourFront and walk 2 km (≈10 min) to Merlion Park for iconic photos. Then take the MRT (HarbourFront → Changi Airport, 10 km, 25 min, fare IDR 30,000) to explore Jewel Changi Airport.

Evening: Return on the 17:00 pm ferry from HarbourFront back to Batam (same duration and cost). Upon arrival, travel 15 km by shuttle (30 min, IDR 70,000) to the apartment.

Day 3: 20 September 2025 – Free Day in Batam

Morning: Visit Maha Vihara Duta Maitreya (≈12 km, 25 min by taxi, cost IDR 80,000) and explore the tranquil temple grounds.

Afternoon: Head to Nagoya Hill Shopping Mall (≈6 km, 15 min by GrabCar, cost IDR 100,000) for lunch and souvenir shopping.

Evening: Relax at Batam Beach (≈10 km, 20 min, taxi fare IDR 90,000) and enjoy a sunset dinner at a seaside restaurant.

Day 4: 21 September 2025 – Departure

Morning: Check out of Meisterstadt Pollux Habibie Batam and take the airport shuttle (15 km, 30 min, IDR 70,000) to Batam Hang Nadim Airport.

Afternoon: Fly back to Pekanbaru on the same budget airline (≈450 km, 1 h 15 min, ticket IDR 850,000). Arrive in Pekanbaru in the late afternoon.

Evening: End of trip – optional light dinner near home.

Time and Cost Estimates

• Flight Pekanbaru‑Batam (round‑trip) – 2 h 30 min total travel time, cost IDR 1,700,000
• Shuttle Airport‑Meisterstadt (round‑trip) – 1 h total, cost IDR 140,000
• Grand Batam Mall visit – 2 h, cost IDR 120,000 (transport)
• Batam‑Singapore ferry (round‑trip) – 1 h 30 min total, cost IDR 300,000
• HarbourFront‑Merlion‑Jewel MRT – 45 min, cost IDR 30,000
• Maha Vihara Duta Maitreya – 2 h, cost IDR 80,000 (transport)
• Nagoya Hill Mall – 3 h, cost IDR 100,000 (transport)
• Batam Beach – 2 h, cost IDR 90,000 (transport)
• Meals & miscellaneous – estimated IDR 500,000
• Entrance/activities – estimated IDR 200,000
• Total Estimated Cost: IDR 3,340,000

Tips

If you wish to extend the trip, add an extra day in Singapore to visit Sentosa Island or the Singapore Botanic Gardens; the additional ferry and MRT costs are modest. To shorten the itinerary, skip the Batam Beach evening and replace the Singapore day with a half‑day city tour, saving both transport fees and accommodation nights.