Mainland - Resort Crossing.
We utilize the safest and fastest vessel to get you from mainland Sumatra - WavePark, no compromises. We have learned over the years that we have to deliver what we promise, and this boat will get you there. Without solid logistics, our business is worth nothing!
Online flights/routes:
There are several routes to get to the Wavepark. We can recommend the following routes and airlines as being reasonably easy to book online by yourself, including tips on the necessary hotel bookings, additional transfers etc.
Board Charges: Here is a list of airline board charges.
Via Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia)
EVA AIRWAYS CORP. www.evaair.com/html/b2c/english/
CHINA AIRLINES. www.china-airlines.com/en/index.htm
MALAYSIA AIRLINES. www.malaysiaairlines.com
AIR ASIA. www.airasia.com (TIP; pay for check-in luggage up to 30kg and choose "sports equipment" prepay luggage in 5kg amounts)
This is becoming one of the easiest, comfortable and cost effective ways of getting to West Sumatra.
Kuala Lumpur International Airport - KLIA www.klia.com.my.. Flights are available through many different airlines, but we recommend Malaysia Airlines; www.malaysiaairlines.com for flights from your country to Malaysia.
Flights from Kuala Lumpur to Padang (PDG) are daily with Air Asia www.airasia.com departing at 7:50am. NOTE: AIR ASIA IS AT THE "LCCT" (LOW COST CARRIER TERMINAL), AND MALAYSIAN AIRLINES IS AT "KLIA" (KUALA LUMPUR INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT). THEY ARE A 20 MINUTE DRIVE FROM EACH OTHER. THERE MAY BE FREE BUSES FROM YOUR HOTEL TO THE KLIA and LCCT, CHECK WITH THE MANAGEMENT WHEN YOU CHECK INTO YOUR HOTEL OF CHOICE.
THERE IS ALSO A BUS FOR 2.5RM (80 CENTS USD) FROM KLIA TO LCCT. DON'T FORGET TO INCLUDE THE 20 MINUTE BUS RIDE IN YOUR BUDGETED TIME TO GET TO THE AIRASIA FLIGHT.
Hotels in Kuala Lumpur Airport
Most times the arriving and departing flights with Malaysian Airlines don't coincide with the Air Asia flights, in which case you'll need a hotel to stay for the night before you depart to Padang, or depart home again on the way back.
The two hotels we recommend as being close to the airport and comfortable/convenient are:
Pan Pacific Hotel KLIA klairport.panpacific.com/ (5-star within the airport itself)
Tunes Hotel LCCT http://www.tunehotels.com/LCCTTransit_KualaLumpur_Malaysia.aspx
NOTE: IF YOU STAY AT THE PAN PACIFIC HOTEL, THERE IS A 5AM SHUTTLE BETWEEN THE HOTEL AND THE AIRPORT. THE CHARGE IS 10RM, BUT THEY MAY CHARGE YOU EXTRA FOR YOUR SURFBOARDS. PLEASE CHECK WITH HOTEL MANAGEMENT BEFORE YOU ARRANGE TO BOOK THE EARLY MORNING SHUTTLE. WE'VE HAD REPORTS THAT THERE IS OCCASION WHEN MANAGEMENT WILL ONLY LET SURFERS ON A SHUTTLE BOOKED AT RM 180 FOR THE 20 MINUTE TRANSFER BETWEEN THE HOTE AND THE AIRPORT! IT MAY BE CHEAPER TO GO BACK TO THE KLIA AND GET A REGULAR TAXI FROM THERE TO LCCT.
Via Singapore
Singapore has a wonderful airport, a great national airline, and is the closest and most convenient of all the countries closest to Padang. Unfortunately Singapore nor its airline is the cheapest AND they no longer offer flights between Singapore and Padang direct. The country has an awesomely efficient and cheap public transportation system to get you around, cheap - expensive lodging and great shopping. Alcohol is very expensive, you'll be murdered (literally) if you get caught trafficing drugs and lashed with the cane for graffiti. Oh, and you're not allowed to chew gum. The airlines flying to and from Singapore are:
QANTAS. www.qantas.com.au
SINGAPORE AIRLINES. www.singaporeair.com
EVA AIRWAYS CORP. www.evaair.com/html/b2c/english/
CHINA AIRLINES. www.china-airlines.com/en/index.htm
Once you get to Singapore, you'll have to organize another flight to Padang. There are several airlines, none of which fly directly to Padang.
Via Jakarta
The main airlines to fly international to Jakarta from our guest's usual origin are:
EVA AIRWAYS CORP. www.evaair.com/html/b2c/english/
CHINA AIRLINES. www.china-airlines.com/en/index.htm
GARUDA AIRLINES. www.garuda-indonesia.com
UNITED EMIRATES. www.emirates.com
Once you get to Jakarta you'll need another flight to Padang. Airlines that offer cheap convenient flights times and online booking are:
Air Asia www.airasia.com (TIP; PAY FOR EXCESS LUGGAGE IN ADVANCE! ASK FOR THE "RED CARPET TREATMENT".)
Lion Air www.lionair.co.id
Batavia www.batavia-air.co.id
Mandala Air www.mandalaair.com/
NOTE: ALL OF THESE AIRLINES WILL MAKE YOU PAY EXCESS BAGGAGE FOR YOUR SURFBOARDS. YOU CAN EXPECT TO PAY ABOUT $3-4 PER KILO OVER 20 KILOS ALLOWED PER PERSON.
Via Travel Agents
Wavepark has established an international collection of travel agents that offer the best prices on international and domestic airfares, as well as the mandatory travel insurance that we require for all booking guests. Contact us to find out who we recommend in your area.
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