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Distance to Ambon12.3km
Distance to Batu Merah14.3km

About Ambon Airport

  • The airport is also used by passengers heading to or from nearby Amahai and Hila, making it a major gateway for the wider region.

  • These are some of the top airlines at Ambon Airport to consider before you book:

  • Departing from Ambon and need help deciding where to go? Flights from Ambon Airport can take you direct to sought-after destinations like these:

    • Jakarta

    • Makassar

    • Sorong

    • Surabaya

    • Siota

  • May, July, and August are the busiest months at Ambon Airport. May draws visitors ahead of the mid-year peak, while July and August align with school holiday periods in Indonesia, bringing higher domestic travel volumes to Maluku and the surrounding islands.

  • March, November, and December tend to see lower arrival volumes at Ambon Airport. March falls outside the main holiday window, while November and December mark the onset of the wet season across Maluku, which generally softens demand for travel to the region.

How to get from Ambon Airport to Ambon

  • Bus transfers are available between the airport and central Ambon. You can reach Terminal Mardika in about 1 hour by taking the Trans Ambon.

  • On average, it takes around 45 minutes to get from Ambon Airport to Ambon by rideshare service or taxi, though traffic can extend the journey.

  • Check the airport's official website for up-to-date transport options into the city.

How to get to Ambon Airport from Ambon

  • You can get to the airport by bus from the city. Give yourself roughly 1 hour when taking the Trans Ambon from a major stop like Terminal Mardika.

  • Whether you're driving from central Ambon or a friend is dropping you off, it should take 45 minutes or so to get to the airport.

  • Check the airport's official website for up-to-date transport options from the city to the airport.

Ambon Airport facilities

  • Ambon Airport has a single terminal.

  • When hunger strikes, you've got cafes and coffee shops and grab-and-go options to choose from. You can pick up something quick, settle in with a drink or just pass time before boarding.

  • You can browse the shops before your boarding call. Swing by the convenience stores or souvenirs and gifts if you left a few things off your packing list.

  • Parking at Ambon Airport includes Pick-up/drop-off and Short stay options. Check the airport's parking information for full details.

Where to stay near Ambon Airport

  • Whether you have a late flight to Ambon Airport or an early departure, Capital O 3327 Grand Tawiri Hotel is there when you want to rest close by. It's just 2 kilometres away and features Wi-Fi, room service, and luggage storage.

Car rental options near Ambon Airport

  • If Ambon is the first stop on your trip, consider picking up a car rental at Ambon Airport.

Ambon Airport FAQs

Yes, Garuda Indonesia operates to and from both Ambon Airport Arrivals and Departures.

Currently, there don’t seem to be any car hire pick-up points near to Ambon Airport’s Arrivals or Departures.

For international arrivals, it usually takes around an hour to clear Ambon Airport’s passport control and claim your baggage if you checked any in. Domestic arrivals to Ambon Airport don’t need to pass through passport control, so take a little less time.

If you’re heading to Ambon Airport arrivals to pick up a family member or friend, consider arriving half an hour after their flight is due to touch down.

We recommend you leave at least two and a half hours between your inbound and outbound flights, especially if you are self-transferring on an international flight. When you self-transfer, you may need to clear customs, claim any luggage and then check it back on to your next flight yourself. Take into account that you might need to change terminals, or it could take longer than necessary to navigate Ambon Airport’s departure lounge.

Check-in and bag drop often close an hour before your scheduled departure time for domestic flights, and sometimes an hour and a half before for longer-haul international flights. As a rule of thumb, you should try to arrive at Ambon Airport two hours before you fly but check with the airline you’re flying with.

Don’t worry if there’s no information available on our live flight tracker. We try our best to pull it directly from each airline but sometimes this might not work properly. Try contacting the airline directly, or checking their website to see if you can get an update.

Don’t panic! If you are not already at Ambon Airport, try contacting the airline directly to see if you can get on the next flight out, or a refund.

If you’re already inside Ambon Airport Departures when you find out, head to the airline’s desk to speak directly with someone.

If there are no more flights to your destination with the same airline and you really need to get there soon, we recommend searching for a new flight with Skyscanner and booking as soon as possible. You can then try to claim a refund for the original cancelled flight.

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