Pattimura International Airport
AMQ / WAPP
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.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Acceptable | 24° - 31° | 32° | 164 mm | overcast | 85% | 2.0 m/s | 2.4 extreme | 12.2h |
| February | Acceptable | 24° - 31° | 31° | 161 mm | overcast | 85% | 1.9 m/s | 2.6 extreme | 12.1h |
| March | Acceptable | 24° - 31° | 31° | 190 mm | overcast | 84% | 1.6 m/s | 2.5 extreme | 12.0h |
| April | Good | 24° - 31° | 30° | 185 mm | overcast | 85% | 1.9 m/s | 2.3 extreme | 11.9h |
| May | Good | 23° - 30° | 27° | 279 mm | partly cloudy | 88% | 1.9 m/s | 2.0 extreme | 11.8h |
| June | Good | 23° - 29° | 26° | 369 mm | overcast | 90% | 2.3 m/s | 1.7 very high | 11.8h |
| July | Good | 23° - 28° | 25° | 320 mm | overcast | 90% | 2.4 m/s | 1.7 very high | 11.8h |
| August | Good | 22° - 28° | 25° | 253 mm | overcast | 88% | 2.6 m/s | 2.0 very high | 11.9h |
| September | Good | 23° - 29° | 26° | 172 mm | overcast | 87% | 2.3 m/s | 2.2 extreme | 12.0h |
| October | Very Good | 23° - 31° | 27° | 121 mm | partly cloudy | 84% | 2.0 m/s | 2.4 extreme | 12.1h |
| November | Good | 24° - 31° | 31° | 109 mm | partly cloudy | 81% | 1.8 m/s | 2.4 extreme | 12.2h |
| December | Acceptable | 24° - 31° | 31° | 189 mm | overcast | 83% | 2.0 m/s | 2.3 extreme | 12.2h |