Airport
Bajawa Soa Airport (BJW)
Bajawa Soa Airport (BJW) serves Bajawa, the administrative centre of Ngada Regency on central Flores, as a compact regional gateway for East Nusa Tenggara. Compare transfer options to Bajawa town and other destinations across Ngada Regency.
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About Bajawa Soa Airport
Bajawa Soa Airport, also known as Turelelo-Soa Airport, is a domestic airport serving Bajawa, the administrative seat of Ngada Regency on Flores Island in East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia. Located in the Soa district, it provides regional air connections for travellers visiting central Flores.
Lying approximately 12 km from Bajawa town centre, the airport handles limited regional flights within East Nusa Tenggara, with scheduled services connecting Bajawa to Labuan Bajo and Kupang. The single runway was extended in 2014 and can accommodate aircraft up to the size of the ATR 72.
Road connections link the airport to Bajawa town and the surrounding parts of Ngada Regency. Travellers can continue by local taxi, private transfer or rented vehicle, with the journey to Bajawa typically taking around 25 to 30 minutes.
The compact terminal provides basic passenger services for arrivals and departures. Although its facilities are limited compared with larger airports, it functions as a practical regional gateway for the Bajawa area.
Terminal Overview
Terminals
Bajawa Soa Airport operates through a single small passenger terminal handling domestic arrivals and departures for regional flights serving Bajawa and Ngada Regency.
Ground Transportation Services to and from Bajawa Soa Airport
Transfers
Book private transfers from Bajawa Soa Airport to Bajawa town, hotels, guesthouses and other locations across Ngada Regency.
Hourly Chauffeur
Arrange a chauffeur by the hour for flexible travel from the airport to Bajawa, nearby villages, attractions or business visits in central Flores.
Car Rental
Rent a car from Bajawa Soa Airport for independent travel around Bajawa and onward journeys across Ngada Regency and Flores.
Bus & Group Transfers
Organise minibuses or charter buses for groups travelling between Bajawa Soa Airport, Bajawa town, hotels and other destinations in Ngada Regency.
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