Most visitors arrive from Padang's Minangkabau International Airport which offers quickest access for the Kerinci area, with daily flights from Kuala Lumpur, Jakarta, and Medan. On arrival at Minangkabau Airport you can take a taxi to town, fare from the airport to Padang is around 100,000 IDR. Another option is the airport DAMRI bus into town for around 30,000 IDR per person.

 

Transport costs between Padang and Kerinci run about 150,000 IDR for a seat in a shared taxi, with fixed departure times around 9am and 7pm. A private car and driver costs around 900,000 IDR including gas, with flexible departure times.

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There is an airstrip in Kerinci with flights to and from Jambi city airport: Susi Air flies four times a week on Monday, Wednesdays, Fridays, and Sunday mornings. Tickets are around 330,000 IDR. However, it is not the most reliable, and is frequently cancelled or delayed without notice. So be sure your schedule isn't tight on the other end if choosing this method.

 

You can also contact Romes in advance to arrange transport from Padang to Kerinci. It's a seven/eight hour bus drive from Padang airport to Sungai Penuh, and well worth it for the views!