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Prabumulih: how to get there and around

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Prabumulih is a city of 103,470 people in Indonesia (South Sumatra), 51 m (167 ft) above sea level. The nearest large airport is Pendopo Airport (PDO), 42 km (26 mi) from the centre. It has 5 railway stations on record, including Prabumulih railway station.

Key facts

Population103,470
Elevation51 m (167 ft)
Area422 km²
Time zoneAsia/Jakarta (UTC+7 now)
CurrencyRupiah (IDR)
Dialling code+62
Driving sideLeft
Plug typesEuro, Schuko
Postal codes31123
Coordinates-3.434, 104.231
Prabumulih

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Daylight in Prabumulih runs from about 11 h 58 min a day in late June to 12 h 22 min in late December (computed for -3.43° latitude), which matters more than the forecast when a day is built around one flight or one crossing.

Getting there

Prabumulih is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Pendopo Airport (PDO), 42 km (26 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 4,265 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II Airport (PLM, 79 km).

Flights to Prabumulih: every airport, routes and times

By rail: stations on record include Prabumulih railway station, Prabumulih Baru X6 railway station, Prabumulih Baru X5 railway station, Tanjung Rambang railway station, Penimur railway station. Trains to Prabumulih

Buses to Prabumulih · Driving and car hire

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Common questions

Which airport serves Prabumulih?

Pendopo Airport (PDO), 42 km (26 mi) from the centre, plus 1 other airport with scheduled flights within 100 km.

How big is Prabumulih?

About 103,470 people live in Prabumulih, across 422 km² (GeoNames and Wikidata).

What time zone is Prabumulih in?

Asia/Jakarta, currently UTC+7.

What currency is used in Prabumulih?

The Rupiah (IDR). Traffic drives on the left.

Which cities are near Prabumulih?

Palembang (81 km), Bandar Lampung (249 km), Serang (366 km), Jambi City (215 km), Cilegon (351 km).

Where these facts come from

  • GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
  • Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
  • OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
  • Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines

Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.