How to Get There:

To reach Mentawai, we first recommend flying to Jakarta, which is easily accessible from several Italian cities such as Milan and Rome. In approx 16 h flight, you will land in Jakarta (CGK), the capital of Indonesia. From here, you need to reach Padang, there are several domestic flights from Jakarta to Padang, with Lion Air, Garuda, Citilink, Sriwijaya.

SPECIAL!!! Overnight transfer for surfers who need pick up a/r from Minangkabau International Airport to Padang ( approx €300 a/r ), includes : airport welcome, transfer by car with a/c to/from Bungus Port ( approx 1h), cabin with AC in Ambu Ambu ferry including meals to/from Sikakap ( 1 night ) + speedboat to/from Macaronis Resort ( 1 hour ).

International Airlines:

KOREAN AIR / CATHAY PACIFIC / KLM / Emirates / Ethiad

Airlines flights Jakarta – Padang

Lion Air / Garuda / Citilink / Sriwijaya

Average Flight Price

For international flight, In High Season between 800- 1100€ a/r , in Low Season between 450-800€ a/r – prices per person. For domestic flights, on average between 40 and 100€ each way.

Padang Airport to Macaronis Resort:

Overnight transfer for surfers who need pick up a/r from Minangkabau International Airport to Padang ( approx €300 a/r ), includes : airport reception, car transfer with a/c to/from Bungus Port ( approx 1h), cabin with AC in Ambu Ambu ferry including meals to/from Sikakap ( 1 night ) + speedboat to/from Macaronis Resort ( 1 hour ).

Health Care and Documents:

Italian citizens do not need a special visa to travel to Indonesia. You pay a 25 euro fee when entering the country and a 15 euro fee when leaving the country. It is recommended that you make several copies of your passport in case the original is lost. There are no good hospital facilities in Mentawai, only small medical centers, we recommend traveling with international travel insurance, in the remote case of transferring to the hospital by helicopter.