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Tanjung Uban
Skip as a destination; use only as a 15-minute ferry crossing point between Batam and Bintan. No reason to stop longer than the boat wait.
Tanjung Uban is a small port town on western Bintan, 7 km from the Lobam industrial estate. It has a handful of seafood restaurants and basic accommodation, but no sights worth a detour. Most travellers pass through on the Batam–Bintan ferry route or use it as a cheap base to reach Bintan Resorts or Trikora beaches by rented car.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- IDR
- Best months
- Feb–Sep
- avoid Oct–Jan (monsoon, rough seas for speedboats)
- Airports
- BTH · TNJ
- Nights
- 0
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What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
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- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for Tanjung Uban110 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Tanjung Uban, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Rupiah (Rp) in small notes for warungs, parking, offerings and drivers; large cards are common in tourist restaurants but not everywhere.Indonesia-wide
- SIM or eSIMcheckTelkomsel, XL and Indosat sell tourist SIMs at airports; foreign phones must be IMEI-registered if staying over 90 days — check.Indonesia-wide
- Tap waterNot drinkable from the tap; refill stations common in Bali.Indonesia-wide
- TippingRestaurants: Often 10% service + tax on the bill; nothing more needed.Indonesia-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets C/F. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Indonesia-wide
- SafetyA quiet port town with low crime.
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- RestroomsWestern in hotels and cafés; squat toilets with a water scoop elsewhere; paper in the bin.Indonesia-wide
- Emergency numbers110 police · 118 ambulance · 113 fire (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysBali shuts completely for Nyepi; government offices close Friday midday for prayer; Lebaran slows the country for two weeks.Indonesia-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportBTH Hang Nadim Airport (Batam) (From Batam take a taxi or ride-hail to Telaga Punggur port (about 30 min), then the ferry to Tanjung Uban.).
- Getting aroundRent a car for about Rp250,000 per day (without petrol) to reach Bintan Resorts (30 min) or Trikora.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Ojek (motorcycle taxi) short ridecheckRp10,000–20,000
- Budget bedBasic losmen or homestay room, a night, per roomRp100,000
- Mid-range bedBasic losmen or homestay room, a night, per roomRp200,000
- High-end bedBasic losmen or homestay room, a night, per roomRp400,000
A day, not counting the bed: Budget Rp150,000 · Mid Rp300,000 · High Rp600,000
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- BTH Hang Nadim Airport (Batam) (From Batam take a taxi or ride-hail to Telaga Punggur port (about 30 min), then the ferry to Tanjung Uban.) · TNJ Raja Haji Fisabilillah Airport (Tanjung Pinang) (From Tanjung Pinang take a bus from Batu 10 terminal (2 hr, Rp15,000) or a speedboat to Lobam port then ojek.)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Feb
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Mar
Best
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Apr
Best
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
May
Best
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Jun
Best
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Jul
Best
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Aug
Best
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Sep
Best
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Oct
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Nov
Avoid
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Dec
Avoid
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Best: Feb–Sep. Avoid: Oct–Jan. Month by month →
Warmest Apr (32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)), coolest Jan (23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C) low), wettest Nov (18 rain days), driest Feb (10). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Tanjung Uban: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
15 rd
Feb
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
10 rd
Mar
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
10 rd
Apr
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
12 rd
May
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
13 rd
Jun
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
11 rd
Jul
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
10 rd
Aug
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
10 rd
Sep
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
11 rd
Oct
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
15 rd
Nov
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
18 rd
Dec
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
17 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
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Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Rent a car for about Rp250,000 per day (without petrol) to reach Bintan Resorts (30 min) or Trikora. Ojek (motorcycle taxi) is available for short trips. Walking covers the port area.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Door to door: 30 min
Rented car, about 30 min
Resort area with beaches, golf and hotels; a day trip is possible but most stay overnight.
Door to door: 40 min
Rented car, about 40 min
Quiet white-sand beaches and local warungs; bring cash.
Door to door: 2–2.5 hr
Bus from Batu 10 terminal, about 2 hr
Capital of the Riau Islands; colonial architecture and seafood.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Tanjung Uban town centre
Basic losmen and homestays near the port; cheap but sparse. Most visitors prefer to stay in Bintan Resorts or Trikora.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- Rp150,000–300,000 excl. bed
- Mid
- Rp300,000–600,000 excl. bed
- High
- Rp600,000+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Basic losmen or homestay room1 × 1 night × Rp200,000 | Rp200,000 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × Rp300,000 | Rp600,000 |
| Speedboat Batam (Telaga Punggur) → Tanjung Uban2 × Rp35,000 · check | Rp70,000 |
| Car rental one day (without petrol)1 × Rp250,000 · check | Rp250,000 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | Rp112,000 |
| Trip total≈ Rp616,000 per person per day, bed included | Rp1,232,000≈ US$80 |
2026 estimate in rupiah; flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Speedboat Batam → Tanjung Ubancheck | Rp30,000–40,000 |
| Ro-Ro ferry Batam → Tanjung Ubancheck | Rp15,000–20,000 |
| Bus Tanjung Pinang → Tanjung Uban | Rp15,000 |
| Car rental per day (without petrol) | Rp250,000 |
| Seafood meal at Kelong Anekacheck | Rp50,000–150,000 |
| Ojek (motorcycle taxi) short ridecheck | Rp10,000–20,000 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Monsoon season (Oct–Jan): speedboats may be cancelled; take the slower Ro-Ro ferry instead.
- No ATMs confirmed in town centre: bring enough cash from Batam or Tanjung Pinang.
- Car rental price does not include fuel; fill up at a nearby petrol station.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 110
- Ambulance
- 118
- Fire
- 113
- General emergency
- 112
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Emergency
- Police110
- Ambulance118
- Fire113
- General emergency112
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Speedboat Batam → Tanjung Uban: Rp30,000–40,000, about 15 min (check)
- Ro-Ro ferry Batam → Tanjung Uban: Rp15,000–20,000, about 45–60 min (check)
- Car rental per day: Rp250,000 without petrol
Say or show
- Berapa? — How much? (buh-rah-pah)
- Terima kasih — Thank you (tuh-ree-mah kah-seeh)
- Di mana pelabuhan? — Where is the port? (dee mah-nah puh-lah-boo-han)
- Saya mau ke … — I want to go to … (sah-yah mau kuh …)
- Bisa bayar pakai kartu? — Can I pay by card? (bee-sah bah-yar pah-kai kar-too)
Cash is king in Tanjung Uban; bring enough from Batam or Tanjung Pinang.
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Tanjung Uban. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Feb–Sep · avoid Oct–Jan (monsoon, rough seas for speedboats) · month by month →
- 2 airports and 1 area to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 3 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
- Walking clusters with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Field-verified times and fares
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