
Airline | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Origin Airport | Destination Airport | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Lion Air | 09:45 | 11:00 | Ambon (AMQ) | Langgur (LUV) | Book flight |
Lion Air | 10:25 | 11:30 | Ambon (AMQ) | Sorong (SOQ) | Book flight |
Wings Air | 10:35 | 12:05 | Ambon (AMQ) | Ternate (TTE) | Book flight |
Wings Air | 10:35 | 12:35 | Ambon (AMQ) | Manado (MDC) | Book flight |
Lion Air | 14:00 | 14:35 | Ambon (AMQ) | Surabaya (SUB) | Book flight |
Airline | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Origin Airport | Destination Airport | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Lion Air | 11:45 | 12:55 | Langgur (LUV) | Ambon (AMQ) | Book flight |
Wings Air | 12:20 | 14:00 | Saumlaki (SXK) | Ambon (AMQ) | Book flight |
Pattimura Airport is roughly 35 to 38 km from central Ambon. The drive usually takes 30 to 45 minutes.
The airport is at Laha on the Leihitu peninsula, across Ambon Bay from the city. The Merah Putih Bridge over the bay shortens the road trip.
It honours Pattimura, the name by which Thomas Matulessy is known. He is a national hero from Maluku who fought Dutch colonial rule.
Airlines at Pattimura Airport include Garuda Indonesia, Batik Air, Lion Air and Citilink.
Yes. A DAMRI airport bus runs between the terminal and Lapangan Merdeka in central Ambon.
It was originally known as Laha Airport, after the village where the Dutch built the airfield in 1939.
Key direct routes include Jakarta and Makassar, plus regional flights to other islands in Maluku.
Pattimura Airport's IATA code is AMQ and its ICAO code is WAPP.
Pattimura Airport (AMQ) serves Ambon, the capital of Maluku province in eastern Indonesia. It is the main entry point for travellers heading to the Maluku Islands, famous for their history in the spice trade. The airport is named after Pattimura, the popular name of Thomas Matulessy, a national hero from Maluku who led resistance against Dutch colonial rule.
Its roots go back to 1939, when the Dutch colonial government built an airfield at Laha. That is why older sources call it Laha Airport.
The airport sits at Laha on the Leihitu peninsula, on the far side of Ambon Bay from the city. Central Ambon lies roughly 35 to 38 km away by road, and the drive usually takes 30 to 45 minutes. The Merah Putih Bridge, which spans the bay, has made the trip much quicker than the old route around the water.
A single terminal handles all passenger flights. It has been expanded and renovated, with jet bridges at some gates, check-in counters, waiting lounges and food outlets for travellers.
Several Indonesian carriers fly from Pattimura Airport, including Garuda Indonesia, Batik Air, Lion Air and Citilink. Jakarta and Makassar are the key trunk routes, and Makassar is a handy point for connections across eastern Indonesia. Smaller regional flights also reach other islands in Maluku. Check current schedules, as frequencies vary.
Ambon is a good base for exploring the wider province. The waters around the island draw divers and snorkellers, and boats connect Ambon with the Lease Islands and other parts of Maluku. In town, Lapangan Merdeka and the waterfront are easy places to start.
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