About Tarakan Airport
Tarakan Airport is a main airport for Tarakan and is located in East Kalimantan.
The airport is also used by passengers travelling to or from nearby Tanjung Selor and Atap, making it a major gateway for the wider region.
Choose from these well-known airlines at Tarakan Airport for your next journey:
Departing from Tarakan and need help deciding where to go? Flights from Tarakan Airport can take you direct to must-visit destinations like these:
Balikpapan
Surabaya
Jakarta
May, July, and August are the busiest months at Tarakan Airport. May often coincides with the Lebaran travel period, driving strong domestic arrivals. July and August bring increased visitors as school holidays and drier conditions make travel across North Kalimantan more accessible.
February, March, and December are typically the quietest months at Tarakan Airport. February and March fall outside the main holiday windows, with softer domestic demand overall. December sees a brief lull before the year-end travel period builds, with passenger volumes generally lower early in the month.
How to get from Tarakan Airport to Tarakan
If you choose a taxi or a rideshare service, the drive from Tarakan Airport into Tarakan usually takes about 10 minutes, depending on traffic.
Check the airport's official website for up-to-date transport options into the city.
How to get to Tarakan Airport from Tarakan
Whether you're driving from central Tarakan or being dropped off by a friend, it should take 15 minutes or so to get to the airport.
Check the airport's official website for up-to-date transport options from the city to the airport.
Tarakan Airport facilities
Tarakan Airport operates from one terminal.
If you're hungry before your flight, take advantage of the cafes and coffee shops and grab-and-go options.
Parking at Tarakan Airport includes Pick-up/drop-off and Short stay options. Check the airport's parking information before you travel for full details.
Where to stay near Tarakan Airport
Booked a late flight to Tarakan Airport or have an early start? Swiss-Belhotel Tarakan gives you an easy overnight option. It features Wi-Fi, car rental options, and ATMs and is around 3 kilometres away.
Another option nearby is Gajah Mada Hotel Tarakan. Roughly 3 kilometres from the airport, amenities here include a restaurant, Wi-Fi, and a 24-hour front desk.
Or turn a travel day into an easier stay at Hotel Royal Tarakan. From the airport, it's about 2 kilometres away and offers a television, a 24-hour front desk, a laundry, and more.
Car rental options near Tarakan Airport
Flying into Tarakan to start your trip? Pick up a car rental at Tarakan Airport and head straight from arrivals to your first stop.