Palembang is one of Indonesia’s most accessible river cities, offering convenient domestic and international flight connections. Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II International Airport (PLM) serves as the main gateway to the city and is located approximately 30 minutes from the conference venue.
Traveling from Jakarta is the most convenient option, with numerous daily direct flights operated by major Indonesian airlines. The flight takes approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes, making Palembang easily accessible for both domestic and international travelers connecting through Jakarta.
International participants from Singapore can reach Palembang via direct flights in approximately 1 hour and 20 minutes. For travelers from other countries, Singapore Changi Airport also provides an excellent regional hub with extensive connections to destinations worldwide.
Palembang is also easily accessible from Kuala Lumpur through direct flights with a travel time of approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes. Kuala Lumpur International Airport offers convenient connections from Europe, the Middle East, Asia, and Oceania, making it another ideal gateway for international delegates.
Smart Rivers has blocked a limited number of rooms for your convenience. Please reserve your rooms through the links provided by 17 June 2027 to take advantage of these discounted room rates. If you have any issues with registration, please contact info@smartrivers2027.com
Estimated Price : Rp1.000.000 – Rp1.200.000 ($55 – $66)
Novotel Palembang Hotel and Residence is located near Palembang Trade Centre. 4-star hotel that gives you easy access to explore nearby attractions in Palembang, such as golf courses, Bukit Siguntang Museum, Kuto Besak Fortress and Ampera Bridge
Estimated Price : Rp1.00.000 – Rp3.000.000 ($55 – $165)
Just steps from Musi Bercorak Village, with its 1,000 vibrant artisan-painted structures, and a short walk to Palembang Bird Park, home to nearly 2,000 bird species, the hotel also offers easy access to city icons like Ampera Bridge, Kuto Besak Fortress, and the lively Sungai Musi riverside
Estimated Price : Rp1.000.000 – Rp3.000.000 ($55 – $165)
Across Palembang Icon Mall, 30 minutes away from the Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II International Airport LRT Station, 10 minutes away from Ampera LRT Station and 30 minutes away from Jakabaring LRT Station
Estimated Price : Rp1.000.000 – Rp1.500.000 ($55 – $82)
Located 7.6 km from Ampera Bridge, offers 5-star accommodations in Palembang and features a bar. Along with a restaurant, the property also features a fitness center, an indoor pool, and a sauna. It offers an airport transfers, room service.
Palembang is the home of Smart Rivers 2027 because of its establishes strong thematic relevance for the conference through its historical legacy and its deep-rooted riverine culture. Operationally, the city ensures high level execution via superior Asian Games-legacy infrastructure, fast regional flight connections, and committed backing from major river-based enterprises.
A small delta on the Musi River, located about 6 km from the Ampera Bridge. Kemaro Island is located in an industrial area, between the Sriwijaya Fertilizer Factory and Pertamina Plaju and the Gerong River. Kemaro Island is located slightly east of the center of Palembang City.
A historical relic found in Palembang, South Sumatra. This fort is located on the banks of the Musi River, on Jalan Sultan Mahmud Badarudin, 19 Ilir, Bukit Kecil, Palembang. It was built by natives, not by the Dutch colonialists.
Siguntang Hill Archaeological Park is a fascinating historical tourist destination. This Palembang tourist attraction is an archaeological site that reveals the glory of the Srivijaya Kingdom from the 7th to 14th centuries.
Being one of the tourist destinations in Plaju, Palembang, the Musi River, which is one of the longest rivers in Indonesia, is an interesting spot to pamper the eyes.
A museum in the city of Palembang, South Sumatra, Indonesia. The museum was built in the former residence of the 19th-century South Sumatran colonial resident. The building also serves as the Palembang tourism office.
The People's Struggle Monument or Monpera is a monument erected to commemorate the history of the Five Days and Five Nights Battle in Palembang during the Second Dutch Military Aggression in 1946.
The Balaputra Dewa Museum is an ethnographic museum in Palembang, South Sumatra, Indonesia. It showcases the history and culture of South Sumatra. Construction began in 1978 and was inaugurated on November 5, 1984.
The AK Gani Museum contains an exhibition of various portraits of the struggles of Dr. Adenan Kapau Gani: a leader from Palembang who participated in the struggle for Indonesian independence, especially during the 1928 Youth Pledge.