GETTING TO BANGKA ISLAND

How to get HERE

To reach Bangka Island, you’ll first need to travel to Manado, the capital of North Sulawesi.

Manado Sam Ratulangi International Airport (MDC) is well connected, with regular international flights to and from Singapore operated by Scoot (part of the Singapore Airlines group).

Within Indonesia, the airport has daily connections to Jakarta (CGK), Denpasar–Bali (DPS), Makassar (UPG), and Surabaya (SUB), served by major airlines such as Garuda Indonesia, Lion Air, Batik Air, and Citilink.

There are also daily direct flights from Manado (MDC) to Sorong (SOQ) , the gateway to Raja Ampat, operated by Lion Air and TransNusa, with a flight time of around 1 hour 15–25 minutes.

Private Transfers

Our private transfer service is available 24/7.

We provide complete transfers upon request from any location in North Sulawesi, using a combination of private car and private speedboat. Please contact us directly for tailor-made transfers between resorts or hotels within the region.

Airport Transfers

The transfer from and to Manado International Airport takes approximately 1.5 hours each way.

Our driver will meet you at the airport holding a sign with your name, assist you with your luggage, and accompany you to your private car. After about 1 hour by car, you will reach the embarkation point, where you will board our private boat.
A 30-minute boat ride will bring you directly to the Coral Eye jetty, where our team will be waiting to welcome you.

A surcharge for this service may apply. For safety reason we don’t guarantee transfers before sunrise or after sunset in bad weather conditions.

TRAVEL ESSENTIALS

Before You Arrive

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The average temperature stays around 30°C throughout the year.
The wet season (December to March) brings rain and overcast days, while the dry season (April to November) usually offers sunnier weather and Southeast winds, strongest in July and August.

However, being only 1.5° above the equator, weather can shift quickly, it may rain in July or be beautifully sunny in November.

Visa

Most visitors can enter Indonesia with a Visa on Arrival (VoA), available at Manado’s Sam Ratulangi International Airport. The VoA is valid for 30 days and can be extended once for an additional 30 days. It can be obtained directly at the airport by paying the official fee and presenting a passport valid for at least six months.

Citizens from many countries can also apply for an e-Visa on Arrival (e-VoA) before departure, which speeds up immigration procedures upon landing.

Visa requirements may vary depending on nationality, length of stay, and travel purpose, so we recommend checking the latest regulations with your local Indonesian embassy or the official immigration website before you travel.