Pattimura International Airport
Airport Airport
Pattimura International Airport (Ambon) is a single-terminal airport serving Ambon Island and nearby islands in Maluku. It is primarily a domestic airport with occasional international or charter services and handles regional traffic rather than being a national hub.
Terminal Guide for Pattimura International Airport #
The airport has one passenger terminal that handles both arriving and departing flights; domestic and any international operations share the same building. Facilities are compact: check-in desks, a small departures concourse with a few food and retail options, and a single arrivals hall with immigration and customs for international arrivals.
Getting to and From Pattimura International Airport #
Taxi and car transfers are the main ways to reach Ambon city; travel time to central Ambon is typically 15-30 minutes depending on traffic. There is no rail connection.
Facilities, Shopping, and Dining at Pattimura International Airport #
The terminal offers basic passenger facilities: small cafés/food stalls landside and airside, limited retail, and ATMs. There are no large airline lounges; some airlines may offer small waiting rooms. Expect limited or intermittent Wi‑Fi and modest charging points. Accessibility is basic with ramp access and wheelchair assistance available on request.
Tips for Pattimura International Airport #
- Carry cash (IDR) on arrival - small food stalls and taxi drivers often prefer cash.
- If you arrive late, services (shops, transport desks) can be limited - pre-book a transfer if arriving after 22:00.
- SIM cards and larger shops are easier to find in Ambon city rather than at the small arrivals area.
Weather & Climate near Pattimura International Airport #
Pattimura International Airport's climate is classified as Tropical Rainforest - Tropical Rainforest climate with consistently warm temperatures year-round. Temperatures range from 22°C to 31°C. Heavy rainfall (2512 mm/year), wettest in June.
January
January is the hottest month, feeling like 32°C with oppressive humidity. Significant rainfall (164 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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February
February is hot, feeling like 31°C with oppressive humidity. Significant rainfall (161 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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March
March is hot, feeling like 31°C with oppressive humidity. Significant rainfall (190 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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April
April is hot, feeling like 30°C with oppressive humidity. Significant rainfall (185 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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May
May is warm with stifling humidity (dew point 24°C). Heavy rain (279 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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June
June is warm with muggy conditions (dew point 24°C). The wettest month with heavy rain (369 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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July
July is warm with muggy conditions (dew point 23°C). Heavy rain (320 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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August
August is warm with muggy conditions (dew point 23°C). Heavy rain (253 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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September
September is warm with muggy conditions (dew point 23°C). Significant rainfall (172 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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October
October is warm with muggy conditions (dew point 23°C). Significant rainfall (121 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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November
November is hot, feeling like 31°C with oppressive humidity. Significant rainfall (109 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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December
December is the hottest month, feeling like 31°C with oppressive humidity. Significant rainfall (189 mm) and mostly overcast skies.