
Airline | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Origin Airport | Destination Airport | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Susi Air | 09:15 | 10:10 | Kupang (KOE) | Pulau Savu (SAU) | Book flight |
Tardamu Airport is on Savu (Sabu) Island in the Sabu Raijua Regency of East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia. It sits in Sabu Tardamu village.
The IATA code is SAU and the ICAO code is WATS. You may also see the island spelled Sabu or Sawu.
Scheduled flights are operated by Susi Air with small Cessna Caravan aircraft. Check the current timetable, as frequencies vary.
Yes. Kupang is the main route from Tardamu, and the flight takes under an hour. It is the usual way to connect onward to other parts of Indonesia.
The runway is about 900 metres long, so it is used by small aircraft. Expect a compact cabin with around a dozen seats.
Small aircraft have tight weight limits, so pack as lightly as you can. Check your airline's allowance before you travel.
Arrange a pick-up with your host or hire a driver or motorbike taxi. Public transport on the island is limited.
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Tardamu Airport serves Savu Island, also spelled Sabu, in the Sabu Raijua Regency of East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia. The island lies in the Savu Sea between Sumba and Timor. For residents and visitors, the small airport is a much quicker link to the provincial capital, Kupang, than the sea crossing.
The airport is in Sabu Tardamu village, in the Sabu area of the island. Local roads connect it with the main settlements, and most trips on the island are short. Arrange a pick-up in advance, as public transport options are limited.
Tardamu has a single runway of about 900 metres. That length restricts it to small aircraft, so the terminal is simple, with basic check-in and waiting space. Plan to bring what you need for the journey rather than relying on shops or cafés at the airport.
Scheduled services are operated by Susi Air using Cessna Caravan aircraft, which carry around a dozen passengers. The main route links Savu with Kupang, and the flight takes under an hour. Connections to other towns in East Nusa Tenggara may appear on the schedule at times. Seats are few, so check the latest timetable and book early.
Most arrivals are met by family, hotel staff or a hired driver. Motorbike taxis and rented vehicles are the usual way to explore Savu. Ask your accommodation to help arrange transport before you fly.
Savu is known for its traditional villages, hand-woven ikat textiles and palm-sugar making from lontar palms. Its quiet coastline and dry savanna landscapes make it a rewarding stop for travellers who like places off the usual routes.
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