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Panarukan
Skip Panarukan as a destination: the fort ruins and monument take 30 minutes total. Use it only as a quick stop on the north-coast road between Probolinggo and Banyuwangi.
Panarukan is a small port town at the eastern end of the historic Great Post Road. Its main draws are the scant ruins of a Dutch fort and a monument marking the road's terminus. Most travellers pass through in under an hour on the way to Banyuwangi or Baluran National Park.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- IDR
- Best months
- Apr–Oct (dry season)
- avoid Nov–Mar (rainy season)
- Airports
- Juanda (SUB) · Banyuwangi (BWX)
- Nights
- 0
Not a trip line yet
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- Southeast Asia ↗Drug trafficking can carry the death penalty in Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Vietnam, Laos, Thailand, Brunei and Myanmar; never carry a bag or parcel for anyone.
- Southeast Asia ↗Carry a passport valid for at least six months from entry with two blank pages; airlines refuse boarding on less.
- Indonesia ↗Buy the visa on arrival or e-visa only on the official Immigration portal; lookalike sites charge extra.
- Indonesia ↗Complete the All Indonesia digital arrival and customs form before landing; it is free.
- Indonesia ↗Foreign visitors to Bali pay a one-off tourist levy; keep the payment proof on your phone.
- Indonesia ↗Riding a motorbike needs a valid licence that covers motorbikes (an international permit alongside your own) and a helmet; check your insurance covers it.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for Panarukan110 ▾
Tap a number to call from your phone. These are the numbers listed in this guide; a row marked check has not been verified.
EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Panarukan, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Rupiah (Rp) in small notes for warungs, parking, offerings and drivers; large cards are common in tourist restaurants but not everywhere.Indonesia-wide
- SIM or eSIMcheckTelkomsel, XL and Indosat sell tourist SIMs at airports; foreign phones must be IMEI-registered if staying over 90 days — check.Indonesia-wide
- Tap waterNot drinkable from the tap; refill stations common in Bali.Indonesia-wide
- TippingRestaurants: Often 10% service + tax on the bill; nothing more needed.Indonesia-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets C/F. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Indonesia-wide
- SafetyVery safe; the main risk is traffic on the coastal highway.
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- RestroomsWestern in hotels and cafés; squat toilets with a water scoop elsewhere; paper in the bin.Indonesia-wide
- Emergency numbers110 police · 112 fire and ambulance (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysBali shuts completely for Nyepi; government offices close Friday midday for prayer; Lebaran slows the country for two weeks.Indonesia-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportcheckSUB Juanda International Airport (Surabaya) (About 4–5 h by road west via Probolinggo; the nearest airport with scheduled flights — check).
- Getting aroundThe town is small enough to walk between the fort ruins and the monument.
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- SUB Juanda International Airport (Surabaya) (About 4–5 h by road west via Probolinggo; the nearest airport with scheduled flights — check) · BWX Banyuwangi Airport (About 2–3 h east; limited flights — check)
Map of Panarukan
Where it is, and the guides within about 120 km.
- Panarukan
- Basic guide
Directions in Google Maps · Apple Maps
Guides nearby
- Bondowoso · 28 km straight line
- Jember · 59 km straight line
- Banyuwangi · 73 km straight line
- Gilimanuk · 74 km straight line
- Probolinggo · 82 km straight line
- Pemuteran · 91 km straight line
- Lumajang · 94 km straight line
- Negara · 103 km straight line
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Feb
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Mar
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Apr
Best
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
May
Best
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Jun
Best
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Jul
Best
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Aug
Best
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Sep
Best
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Oct
Best
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Nov
Avoid
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Dec
Avoid
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Best: Apr–Oct. Avoid: Nov–Mar. Month by month →
Warmest Sep (33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)), coolest Jun (23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C) low), wettest Jan (17 rain days), driest Aug (1). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Panarukan: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
17 rd
Feb
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
15 rd
Mar
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
14 rd
Apr
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
9 rd
May
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
6 rd
Jun
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
4 rd
Jul
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
2 rd
Aug
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
1 rd
Sep
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
1 rd
Oct
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
3 rd
Nov
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
8 rd
Dec
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
14 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
The town is small enough to walk between the fort ruins and the monument. For the Tugu Portugis (in rice fields), you need a motorbike or ojek.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Baluran National Park
goDoor to door: About 45 min
Public minibus or private car east about 30 km (19 mi)Public minibus or private car east about 19 mi (30 km)
Savannah and white-sand beaches; best early morning.
Banyuwangi
goDoor to door: About 2 h
Public minibus or car east about 100 km (62 mi)Public minibus or car east about 62 mi (100 km)
Gateway to Ijen Crater and ferries to Bali.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Situbondo
The regency capital, 5 km (3.1 mi) east, has more accommodation options.The regency capital, 3.1 mi (5 km) east, has more accommodation options.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- Rp 100,000–200,000 (just a stop)
Watch out
Safety
- The fort ruins are just low walls; don't expect a full structure.
- Tugu Portugis is in the middle of rice fields — ask locals for the path.
- No ATMs or banks in the town centre; get cash in Situbondo or Probolinggo.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 110
- Fire and ambulance
- 112
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My bed tonight
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Ke alamat ini, tolongTo this address, please
Emergency
- Police110
- Fire and ambulance112
Embassy
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Probolinggo → Panarukan (bus): about Rp 30,000–50,000, 1.5 h
- Panarukan → Banyuwangi (bus): about Rp 50,000–80,000, 2 h
Say or show
- Halo — Hello (hah-loh)
- Terima kasih — Thank you (tuh-ree-mah kah-seeh)
- Berapa? — How much? (buh-rah-pah)
- Di mana benteng? — Where is the fort? (dee mah-nah ben-teng)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Panarukan. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Apr–Oct (dry season) · avoid Nov–Mar (rainy season) · month by month →
- 2 airports and 1 area to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 1 bands
- 2 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
- Walking clusters with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Field-verified times and fares
Sources
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