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Distance to Ternate2.5km
Distance to Toboleo1.9km

About Ternate Airport

  • Located in North Maluku, Ternate Airport is a main airport for people travelling to and from Ternate.

  • As a major gateway to the wider area, the airport operates as a hub for nearby cities like Sofifi and Jambula.

  • Here are some of the busiest airlines at Ternate Airport to keep in mind when booking:

  • Leaving from Ternate and not sure where to head? Flights from Ternate Airport can take you direct to must-visit destinations like these:

    • Makassar

    • Manado

    • Jakarta

    • Surabaya

    • Labuha

  • April, May, and July are the busiest months at Ternate Airport. April and May draw visitors as conditions are generally favourable for exploring the island's volcanic landscapes and spice-route heritage. July sees a rise in domestic arrivals during the mid-year school holiday period.

  • January, February, and March are typically the quietest months at Ternate Airport. This period follows the year-end holiday peak, and wetter conditions across North Maluku generally coincide with softer demand, with fewer domestic and regional visitors making the trip to the island.

How to get from Ternate Airport to Ternate

  • Whether you book a rideshare service or a taxi, the drive from Ternate Airport into Ternate typically takes about 15 minutes, depending on traffic.

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

How to get to Ternate Airport from Ternate

  • Driving from the centre of Ternate to the airport takes about 15 minutes.

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

Ternate Airport facilities

  • Ternate Airport operates from one terminal.

Where to stay near Ternate Airport

  • Riswan Homestay works well when your flight to Ternate Airport lands late or takes off early. It's around 3 kilometres away and includes a beauty salon, Wi-Fi, and a laundry.

  • Gaia Hotel Ternate is roughly 5 kilometres from the airport and also worth considering. From a restaurant and wheelchair access to parking, it has the essentials for a comfortable stay.

  • Or enjoy an easier pre-flight or post-flight stopover at Red Budget Hotel Ternate. From the airport, it's about 5 kilometres away and offers Wi-Fi, a lift, security services, and more.

Car rental options near Ternate Airport

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

Ternate Airport FAQs

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

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

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

If you’re heading to Ternate 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 Ternate Airport’s departure lounge.

Kurnia Homestay is the highest-rated hotel near Ternate Airport, just 3.0km away. Other great hotels nearby include KBI Hostel (3.5km from the airport), and Gaia Hotel Ternate (1.4km away).

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 Ternate 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 Ternate 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 Ternate 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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