Galela (or known as Soasio, as it is named properly, with the name Galela describing to the entire district surrounding it), is a small village on the eastern Indonesian island of Halmahera. It is in the North Halmahera Regency, part of the region of North Maluku. Views of Mount Tarakani can be seen from the scenic coast. Galelarese is an authorized ethnic group in North Halmhera. It is also a language, spoken in the Galela state, neighbouring parts of Tobelo and Loloda localities, on the island of Morotai and in villages scattered in southern Halmahera as well as on Bacan and Obi.

Airport in Galela

Gamar Malamo Airport

Gamar Malamo Airport is the major airport that served for the city of Galela, Indonesia. It is situated 15 kilometres (9.3 mi) northwest of Galela City in North Maluku in Indonesia. This airport has flights operated by Wings Air of Indonesia to Manado in Indonesia. The airport is maintained by Government of Indonesia and operated by Unit Penyelenggara Bandar Udara. There is no flight available from Changi International Airport to Gamar Malamo Airport until the present.

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When is the Best Time to Fly to Galela

Galela is in Northern Kalimantan. It is best to go to Kalimantan in June through October for pleasant weather. The peak season in Kalimantan will be in May, August and July. Most of the rates will be most costly at this period. If you want to keep expenditure within your budget, do purchase your plane fares and book your accommodation earlier. The off-peak season is in December, and tourism is slow, which means the prices are less costly. Galela has a tropical environment, which makes the temperature hot yet humid all over the year. The average temperature throughout the year ranges 21.2 °C to 32.1 °C. It has both wet months and dry months. However, even in the driest month, which in February it still has high precipitation. Safe to say, you need to bring together with you umbrella at all time when you travel here.

What are the Top 3 Things to Do in Galela

Tanjung Bongo - Tanjung Bongo is a beautiful hidden place for swimming and snorkelling in Galela, North Halmahera. Can be reached less than 2 hours from the City of Tobelo by vehicle.

Telaga Biru – Telaga Biru, also known as Blue Pond situated in Galela is one of the most attracted places that you can find when you arrived in Galela. Feel free to come and visit this breath-taking view and clear water.

Wisata Air Panas Mamuya - Wisata Air Panas Mamuya situated in Galela is popular among locals and visitors especially during weekends. Feel free to come and swim here. You will feel enjoyed and relaxed at the same time.