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MLG Abdul Rachman Saleh Airport

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Abdul Rachman Saleh Airport (MLG) serves Surabaya, about 75 km south of Surabaya. Below: trains and buses from the terminal, an estimated taxi fare to town and nearby cities, where you can fly from here, and hotels nearby.

IATAMLG
ICAOWARA
ServesSurabaya
From centre75 km
Non-stop2
Airlines3
TimezoneAsia/Jakarta
Elevation526 m

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The airport in numbers

Abdul Rachman Saleh Airport — facts & history

We pulled Abdul Rachman Saleh Airport's numbers from the open aviation datasets — 1.3M passengers in 2018.

Passengers / year
1.3M
as of 2018
Elevation
526 מ׳
above sea level
Passengers per year, 2010–2018

Figures: Wikidata (CC0)

Airport to city

Getting from Abdul Rachman Saleh Airport to Surabaya

The airport is about 75 km south of Surabaya, about 79 minutes by road in normal traffic.

Train & bus: Jakarta (CGK): Railink to Manggarai / BNI City station. Bali (DPS): no useful public transport.

Taxi & apps: Use Grab or Gojek (legal) — in Bali picked up outside the official zone due to the airport taxi tariffs. Blue Bird is the reliable taxi firm. Estimated fare to the centre: Rp393040–Rp624240.

Tipping: Round up.

Way inTime to centreCost
Train / bus~55 mincheapestCHEAPEST
Taxi~79 minRp393040–Rp624240
Private transfer~79 minfixed upfront
Car rental~79 min + חניהfrom the terminal
Choose and book

Which way suits you from Abdul Rachman Saleh Airport

Taxi

Cheapest for a short trip, one or two people. ~Rp393040–Rp624240 to the centre.

Private transfer

Fixed price upfront, driver with a sign. For a late arrival, bags, kids or a group.

Car rental

If you're touring the region. Desks in the terminal, booking ahead beats the counter.

Train or bus is usually the cheapest — details above.

Book your airport transfer in Malang ahead, no terminal surprises.

Route network

Where you can fly from Abdul Rachman Saleh Airport

Non-stop flights to about 2 destinations, operated by 3 airlines. The busiest routes:

Airlines here: Garuda Indonesia · Lion Mentari Airlines · Sriwijaya Air

At the airport

Left luggage & lost and found at Abdul Rachman Saleh Airport

Most large airports offer left-luggage inside the terminal, usually by the hour or day and with a size limit. A common, cheaper alternative: in-city storage points near stations and sights — handy for an early arrival before check-in, or after check-out.

Something lost in the terminal is handled by the airport's lost-and-found office (usually near baggage claim); something left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Keep your flight details, seat number and a description of the item.

Sleep nearby

Hotels near Abdul Rachman Saleh Airport

For an early connection — a hotel by the terminal saves a taxi and a headache.

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Q&A

Answers to your questions

How do I get from Abdul Rachman Saleh Airport to the centre of Surabaya?
Jakarta (CGK): Railink to Manggarai / BNI City station. Bali (DPS): no useful public transport. The airport is about 75 km south of Surabaya, about 79 minutes by road.
How much is a taxi from Abdul Rachman Saleh Airport to Surabaya?
Roughly Rp393040–Rp624240 (at the local tariff). Many airports have a regulated flat fare — ask at the taxi desk.
Can I use a ride app from Abdul Rachman Saleh Airport?
Use Grab or Gojek (legal) — in Bali picked up outside the official zone due to the airport taxi tariffs. Blue Bird is the reliable taxi firm.
What's the cheapest way from Abdul Rachman Saleh Airport to Surabaya?
Train or bus, almost always — usually a fraction of the taxi fare. Jakarta (CGK): Railink to Manggarai / BNI City station. Bali (DPS): no useful public transport.
Can I get from Abdul Rachman Saleh Airport into town without a car?
Yes. Jakarta (CGK): Railink to Manggarai / BNI City station. Bali (DPS): no useful public transport. For a late arrival or a lot of bags, a pre-booked transfer is easier.
Where can I fly non-stop from Abdul Rachman Saleh Airport?
About 2 destinations, including Jakarta, Denpasar. 3 airlines operate here.
Can I leave luggage at the airport?
Most large airports have a left-luggage service, and there are also in-city storage points near stations and sights that are usually cheaper with no size limit.
Where is Abdul Rachman Saleh Airport's lost and found?
Items found in the terminal (not on the aircraft) are handled by the airport's lost-and-found office — usually near baggage claim or the information desks, sometimes one office per terminal. Anything left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Current contact details are on Abdul Rachman Saleh Airport's official site.
How do I know which terminal my flight leaves from at Abdul Rachman Saleh Airport?
The terminal is on your boarding pass and booking confirmation, and updates on the departure boards at the entrance. Rule of thumb: each airline works from a fixed terminal, and airlines in the same alliance are usually grouped together. With a connection, check whether you change terminals and how long that takes.
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Sources: Airport data: OpenFlights (ODbL) · Route network: OpenFlights routes · Getting-there notes: Around the World, checked 2026

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