Arrachart Airport
DIE / FMNA
Arrachart Airport (often referred to locally as Diego Suarez or Antsiranana airport) serves the northern Madagascar city of Antsiranana (Diego Suarez). It is a regional airport handling domestic flights and occasional regional services.
Terminal Guide for Arrachart Airport #
A single small terminal handles arrivals and departures with basic passenger services. The facility is compact and suited to short domestic connections rather than extended international transit.
Getting to and From Arrachart Airport #
Taxis and local minibuses provide the main connections to Antsiranana; travel times are short depending on the exact drop‑off point and traffic.
- Taxi / private car: Most convenient for door‑to‑door travel into town.
- Local minibuses / shared taxis: Cheaper but can be informal and slower with luggage.
- Driving: Road access is straightforward; expect limited parking at the small terminal.
Facilities, Shopping, and Dining at Arrachart Airport #
Facilities are basic and focused on domestic passengers.
- Lounges: None expected.
- Food & drink: Small café or kiosks may be available but options are limited.
- Wi‑Fi / charging: Expect limited or no reliable Wi‑Fi; bring chargers.
- Accessibility: Assistance may be provided on request; facilities are basic.
Tips for Arrachart Airport #
- Antananarivo‑based transfers are long; plan ground transport in advance if connecting to other parts of Madagascar from Arrachart (Antsiranana/Diego Suarez area).
- Cash (Malagasy ariary) is essential - card acceptance at smaller airports and shops is rare.
- Flight schedules can change; reconfirm flights and times before travel.
Weather & Climate near Arrachart Airport #
Arrachart Airport's climate is classified as Tropical Savanna - Tropical Savanna climate with consistently warm temperatures year-round. Temperatures range from 19°C to 31°C. Abundant rainfall (1209 mm/year), wettest in January with a pronounced dry season.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Good | 22° - 30° | 26° | 333 mm | overcast | 83% | 3.5 m/s | 2.6 extreme | 12.6h |
| February | Good | 22° - 30° | 26° | 301 mm | overcast | 85% | 2.8 m/s | 2.6 extreme | 12.4h |
| March | Good | 22° - 31° | 27° | 187 mm | partly cloudy | 86% | 2.7 m/s | 2.5 extreme | 12.1h |
| April | Very Good | 22° - 31° | 26° | 57 mm | partly cloudy | 84% | 3.6 m/s | 2.2 extreme | 11.7h |
| May | Ideal | 21° - 30° | 26° | 16 mm | partly cloudy | 81% | 4.0 m/s | 1.8 very high | 11.4h |
| June | Ideal | 19° - 29° | 24° | 17 mm | partly cloudy | 79% | 4.9 m/s | 1.6 very high | 11.3h |
| July | Ideal | 19° - 29° | 24° | 20 mm | partly cloudy | 77% | 5.5 m/s | 1.7 very high | 11.3h |
| August | Excellent | 19° - 29° | 24° | 20 mm | partly cloudy | 76% | 6.1 m/s | 2.0 very high | 11.6h |
| September | Ideal | 20° - 30° | 25° | 12 mm | some cloud | 74% | 5.4 m/s | 2.4 extreme | 11.9h |
| October | Ideal | 20° - 30° | 25° | 26 mm | some cloud | 73% | 3.8 m/s | 2.6 extreme | 12.3h |
| November | Ideal | 22° - 31° | 27° | 41 mm | some cloud | 74% | 3.6 m/s | 2.7 extreme | 12.6h |
| December | Good | 22° - 31° | 27° | 179 mm | partly cloudy | 77% | 3.8 m/s | 2.6 extreme | 12.7h |
