GETTING THERE
For 2026, we have multiple options travelling to Telos 101. From Australia and all other major points in the world, you need to make your way to either of the following Indonesian international / domestic airport locations:
Padang, West Sumatra, Indonesia (Minangkabau International airport). Padang airport can be accessed directly from either Kuala Lumpur, Jakarta, or Singapore (on selected days).
Medan, North Sumatra, Indonesia (Kualanamu International airport). Medan airport can be accessed direct from Singapore, Kuala Lumpur and Jakarta.
*These are the main routings we suggest, but please note that as airline schedules frequently change, it is best to keep updated on various routes.
From Padang to Telos 101, the options are as follows:
Your Fastest Route: Premium Transfers on Susi Air
Fly directly from Padang to Telos on a privately chartered Susi Air (Cessna Grand Caravan). This scenic flight takes approximately one hour, offering breathtaking aerial views across the entire Telos archipelago.
Each charter accommodates up to 9 passengers (including board bags).
From Medan (via Nias) to Telos 101:
Your travel dates should be planned around fast ferry schedule.
MEDAN -> NIAS -> TELO
Ferry Schedule (Nias ➝ Telo)
Departs at 2:00 PM on Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays
How to plan the trip?
Arrive in Medan (KNO) the evening before your ferry day
Overnight stay at the airport hotel - Anara Sky Hotel
Fly to Nias (Gunungsitoli) the following morning on either at 07:10 AM, or 08:10 AM flight
From the airport, it’s a 2-hour drive to the harbor; the ferry departs at 2:00 PM.
** You’re welcome to arrive to Nias earlier and spend a day or two in Lagundri Bay, and score one of the best right handers in Indo. We can help with choosing the right accommodation.
Ferry Schedule (Telo ➝ Nias)
Ferry departs at 8:00 AM on Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays
Connecting Flights
We recommend spending one night in Lagundri Bay after returning from Telo (with the possibility of surfing in Nias that afternoon) and fly out to Medan the following day.