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Sumatra (also Sumatera) is a region of Indonesia and the 6th largest island in the world. Wild and rugged, it has a great natural wealth.

Regions

Sumatra is divided into ten provinces.

Cities

Other destinations

Culture and History

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Travel to Sumatra - Visa Requirements

Flights and airtickets to Sumatra

Medan, as the largest city on the island, has the most flights including many international services to Singapore and Malaysia. Palembang, Pekanbaru, and Padang also have domestic and some international services.

By boat

There are numerous ferry services connecting Sumatra to Malaysia as well as other Indonesian islands. The main port is Dumai in Riau, which is a visa on arrival point and has direct links to Port Klang (3 hrs), Port Dickson and Malacca (2 hrs) in Malaysia, as well as to the Indonesian island of Batam near Singapore.

Tours and Getting around Sumatra

Sumatra tourist attractions and sightseeing

Sumatra nightlife, bars, clubs and pubs

Stay safe

Look out for Tropical and natural disasters, look out for malaria. Get a vaccination!

Destinations in Sumatra:

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