How to get to the Mentawai Islands
Fly to Padang, take the fast ferry to Siberut and we pick you up by speedboat. We can organise the transfers for you.
From the airport to the line-up
Fly to Padang
Land at Minangkabau International Airport (Sumatra) via Jakarta, Kuala Lumpur or Singapore. Visa on arrival is available for international travellers.
Night in Padang
Spend the night in a hotel: the ferry leaves early the next morning. Airport transfers in Padang usually cost IDR 250,000–500,000.
Ferry to Siberut
The Mentawai Fast ferry leaves Padang on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday at 07:00.
Speedboat to the camp
We pick you up at the ferry exit in Siberut and take you straight to the surf camp. Included in your stay.
Choose how you travel
Option 1 · Ferry + speedboat
- Mentawai Fast ferry from Padang to Siberut (Tue, Thu, Sat at 07:00), so arrive in Padang the day before.
- We can organise the transfers from the airport to your hotel and to the ferry for a very cheap price.
- Our speedboat picks you up at the ferry in Siberut (included). The return transfer to Siberut costs €50.
Option 2 · Direct speedboat
The most comfortable and fastest option
- Direct transfer by speedboat from the port of Padang to the surf camp.
- No ferry timetables to worry about.
- Ask us for prices.
Price on requestWe will find the best option for your dates.
Ask on WhatsAppMentawai Fast schedule
Check the ferry days before buying your flights, so you do not lose surf days waiting in Padang.
Padang → Siberut
| Day | Departs | Arrives | Duration | Route |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuesday | 07:00 | 13:30 | 6 h 30 | Via Sikobaluan |
| Thursday | 07:00 | 10:30 | 3 h 30 | Direct |
| Saturday | 07:00 | 13:30 | 6 h 30 | Via Sikobaluan |
Siberut → Padang
| Day | Departs | Arrives | Duration | Route |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuesday | 14:30 | 18:00 | 3 h 30 | Direct |
| Thursday | 11:30 | 18:00 | 6 h 30 | Via Sikobaluan |
| Saturday | 14:30 | 18:00 | 3 h 30 | Direct |
Timetables can change: confirm with the ferry company before you travel.
Travel tips
Surfboards on flights and on the ferry
Indonesian airlines often charge per surfboard and per flight, and some set length limits (around 6.5 feet). Check current fees with your airline. On the Mentawai Fast ferry boards of any size are welcome and the fee is calculated by weight (from IDR 250,000 per way up to 15 kg).
Travelling during local holidays
During Eid al-Fitr (Lebaran) many Indonesians travel home: flights and ferries fill up early and some schedules change. If you transit through Bali, its airport closes for 24 hours on Nyepi (Day of Silence). Book early and send us your dates so we can help with the best route.
Need help with flights and hotels?
Booking sites like Skyscanner or Traveloka and local tour operators in Padang can organise flights, ferry tickets and hotels. We can organise the transfers from the airport to the camp.
From Padang to Mentawai
Ready for your 2027 Mentawai surf trip?
Send us your dates and we will help you with everything: availability, transfers and the best time for your level. We speak English and Spanish.
Or email us at sabbitmentawaisurfcamp@gmail.com
