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TMC Tambolaka Airport

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Tambolaka Airport (TMC) serves Waikabubak-Sumba Island. 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.

IATATMC
ICAOWADT
Non-stop2
Airlines2
TimezoneAsia/Makassar
Elevation49 m

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Airport to city

Getting from Tambolaka Airport to Waikabubak-Sumba Island

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.

Tipping: Round up.

Choose and book

Which way suits you from Tambolaka Airport

Taxi

Cheapest for a short trip, one or two people.

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 Waikabubak-Sumba Island ahead, no terminal surprises.

Route network

Where you can fly from Tambolaka Airport

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

Airlines here: Garuda Indonesia · Lion Mentari Airlines

At the airport

Left luggage & lost and found at Tambolaka 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 Tambolaka Airport

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

Rates in Waikabubak-Sumba Island shift daily. See what your night costs now.

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Q&A

Answers to your questions

How do I get from Tambolaka Airport to the centre of Waikabubak-Sumba Island?
Jakarta (CGK): Railink to Manggarai / BNI City station. Bali (DPS): no useful public transport.
Can I use a ride app from Tambolaka 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 Tambolaka Airport to Waikabubak-Sumba Island?
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 Tambolaka 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 Tambolaka Airport?
About 2 destinations, including Denpasar, Kupang. 2 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 Tambolaka 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 Tambolaka Airport's official site.
How do I know which terminal my flight leaves from at Tambolaka 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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