As the magnificent Lake Toba in North Sumatra is fast regaining its popularity, more and more airlines are today flying to Silangit Airport from Kualanamu in Medan thereby greatly reducing travel time. If Medan lies about 5 hours’ drive from Lake Toba, Silangit lies closer but it is stil some 1.5 hours ride from Lake Toba, so one does need transport to get to the various towns around the Lake. But not to worry, taxis with controlled fixed rates are now available for those who donot have their own cars.
Recently, directly after the staging of the resplendent Lake Toba Independence Day Carnival, Indonesia’s President Joko Widodo declared Lake Toba as an ecotourism Destination.
There are 7 regencies surrounding Lake Toba, which are Samosir, Toba Samosir, Simalungun, North Tapanuli, Karo, Dairi, and Humbang Hasundutan.. Silangit is located in the North Tapanuli regency, and today flights to Silangit Airport are served by national flag carrier Garuda Indonesia, Sriwijaya Air, Lion Air and Susi Air. Garuda serves Silangit also direct from Jakarta.
Soon Silangit will be extended so it can receive larger aircrafts and its terminal much improved to be ready by early next year. In addition, extensive infrastructure improvements are being built in the area, including new roads and tourist facilities.
Taking a taxi to your destination around Lake Toba is simple. The official taxi counter is located outside the arrival hall (outside the main building) with banner taxi’s tariffs well displayed. The taxi fare is calculated by destination to each district. Unless you plan to stay in a remote village, an additional cost will be charged. Tell the officer at the counter about your destination, pay the fare according to the list and proceed to the taxi with the receipt. One minibus carries up to 4 passengers including luggage. The airport taxi service is available until 5pm.
Below is the list of fares:
Silangit - North Tapanuli towns
Muara IDR 200.000
Sipahutar IDR 250.000
Pangaharibuan IDR 300.000
Garoga IDR 375.000
Parmonangan IDR 300.000
Pagaran IDR 200.000
Tarutung IDR 250.000
Adian Koting IDR 300.000
Pahae IDR 350.000
Simangumban IDR 400.000
Purba Tua IDR 400.000
Silatop IDR 375.000
Kota Siborong-Borong IDR 50.000
Silangit - Toba Samosir
Balige IDR 200.00
Laguboti IDR 225.000
Porsea IDR 250.000
Lumban Julu IDR 300.000
Sibisa IDR 300.000
Ajibata IDR 350.000
Silangit - Samosir
Tele IDR 350.000
Samosir IDR 400.000
Pangururan IDR 400.000
Silangit- Humbang Hasundutan
Dolok Sanggul IDR 200.000
Onan Ganjang IDR 300.000
Pakkat IDR 400.000
Parlilitan IDR 400.000
Bakkara IDR 300.000
Pollung IDR 250.000
Silangit – Central Tapanuli
Barus IDR 500.000
Silangit - Dairi
IDR 475.000
Pakpak IDR 550.000
Parongil IDR 475.000
Sumbul Marampul IDR 350.000
Silangit-Simalungun.
Parapat IDR 350.000
Siantar IDR 475.000
