Abdul Rachman Saleh Airport

MLG / WARA

IATA Code
MLG
ICAO Code
WARA
Airport Type
Medium Airport
Class
Unknown

Abdul Rachman Saleh Airport serves Malang in East Java, Indonesia. It is a domestic airport handling scheduled flights to major Indonesian cities and operates from a single passenger terminal.

The airport layout is compact with all passenger functions arranged within one building; it primarily supports domestic travellers rather than international transfer passengers.

Abdul Rachman Saleh Airport
Elevation: 526 m
-7.9291, 112.7142

Terminal Guide for Abdul Rachman Saleh Airport #

A single terminal building houses check-in, security and departure/arrival facilities. The terminal is modest in size with basic retail and refreshment options tailored to short domestic sectors.

No airside transfer services are required due to the single-terminal configuration.

Getting to and From Abdul Rachman Saleh Airport #

Road connections to Malang city are the normal means of access; travel times depend on traffic but are typically within 20-40 minutes.

  • Taxis: Metered taxis and private cars provide the most reliable transfers to the city.
  • Ride‑share: App-based services such as Grab and Gojek commonly operate in Malang and can collect/drop at the terminal.
  • Buses: Local buses and shuttle services exist but may not be the most convenient for airport passengers with luggage.
  • Driving / car hire: Driving is straightforward; car rental desks may be available in the city rather than at the small terminal.

Facilities, Shopping, and Dining at Abdul Rachman Saleh Airport #

Facilities are geared to domestic travellers and are compact but functional.

  • Lounges: No major airline lounges; public seating areas are provided.
  • Food & drink: Small cafés and kiosks serve snacks and beverages landside/airside.
  • Wi‑Fi & charging: Wi‑Fi may be available; charging points are typically present in waiting areas.
  • Luggage & accessibility: Standard domestic baggage services and basic accessibility assistance are available on request.

Tips for Abdul Rachman Saleh Airport #

  • Expect congestion around Malang during peak hours - plan extra time for road transfers to the airport.
  • App-based ride services (Grab/Gojek) usually operate in Malang and are a convenient option from the city.
  • Terminal is compact - services are aimed at domestic travellers; buy essentials in the city if you need specific items.

Weather & Climate near Abdul Rachman Saleh Airport #

Climate

Abdul Rachman Saleh Airport's climate is classified as Tropical Monsoon - Tropical Monsoon climate with consistently warm temperatures year-round. Temperatures range from 17°C to 29°C. Heavy rainfall (2368 mm/year), wettest in January.

Air Quality: AQI 62 Moderate
Best Time to Visit
AugustJulySeptember
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
37°
Warmest Month
16°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
Month Comfort Temp Feels Rain Sky Humidity Wind UV Daylight
January Good 19° - 28° 24° 360 mm overcast 88% 2.1 m/s 2.3 extreme 12.4h
February Good 19° - 28° 24° 340 mm overcast 89% 1.5 m/s 2.3 extreme 12.2h
March Good 19° - 28° 24° 325 mm overcast 89% 1.4 m/s 2.3 extreme 12.0h
April Good 19° - 28° 24° 207 mm overcast 88% 1.5 m/s 2.2 extreme 11.8h
May Very Good 19° - 28° 24° 152 mm partly cloudy 87% 1.7 m/s 1.9 very high 11.7h
June Excellent 18° - 28° 23° 78 mm some cloud 85% 1.8 m/s 1.8 very high 11.6h
July Excellent 17° - 27° 22° 54 mm some cloud 80% 2.3 m/s 1.9 very high 11.6h
August Ideal 18° - 29° 23° 39 mm mostly sunny 74% 2.1 m/s 2.2 extreme 11.8h
September Excellent 18° - 29° 24° 84 mm mostly sunny 69% 2.0 m/s 2.5 extreme 12.0h
October Very Good 19° - 29° 24° 141 mm partly cloudy 68% 1.9 m/s 2.4 extreme 12.2h
November Good 19° - 29° 24° 239 mm overcast 75% 1.3 m/s 2.3 extreme 12.3h
December Good 19° - 28° 24° 349 mm overcast 85% 1.3 m/s 2.1 extreme 12.4h

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