Luxury holidays in Riau Islands

When to go

The dry season in the Riau Islands runs from March to October, with temperatures peaking in the mid-thirties Celsius from May to July.

Getting there

• Planes

  Flights touch down at either Singapore’s Changi Airport or Indonesia’s Tanjung Pinang (Raja Haji Fisabilillah International), which has regional connections from Jakarta.

• Boats

  Singapore's Tanah Merah Ferry Terminal has sailings to Bintan Island that take around two-and-a-half hours.

• Automobiles

  The Riau Islands’ smaller outposts tend to be car-free — only stays on Bintan or Batam would justify the need for a set of wheels, and even there, transfers and taxis will likely suffice.