Airport
Bua - Palopo Lagaligo Airport (LLO)
Bua - Palopo Lagaligo Airport is the main domestic gateway to Palopo and the Luwu region of South Sulawesi. Compare transfer options to Palopo city centre, Bua, and nearby areas along the Gulf of Bone, and plan your onward journey with ease.
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About Bua - Palopo Lagaligo Airport
Bua - Palopo Lagaligo Airport is the main domestic airport serving Palopo and the surrounding Luwu Regency in South Sulawesi, Indonesia. It provides air connections to the wider region, linking Palopo with Makassar and other domestic destinations.
Located in Bua District about 10 km from the centre of Palopo, the airport serves both business and leisure travellers visiting the city and nearby areas along the Gulf of Bone. It operates a single runway designated 17/35 and a single passenger terminal with departure, arrival, and baggage claim areas.
In 2015, the airport's facilities were upgraded to accommodate larger aircraft, including an extended runway of 1,400 metres. The improvements support more reliable regional air services for passengers travelling to and from northern South Sulawesi.
Access to the airport is primarily by road, with taxis and private vehicles connecting Palopo city centre and surrounding areas to the terminal. Passengers can also arrange pre-booked transfers for a more convenient onward journey.
Terminal Overview
Terminals
Bua - Palopo Lagaligo Airport operates a single passenger terminal serving domestic flights. The terminal handles check-in, departures, arrivals, and baggage claim in one building, with separate areas for departing and arriving passengers.
Ground Transportation Services to and from Bua - Palopo Lagaligo Airport
Transfers
Book private transfers from Bua - Palopo Lagaligo Airport to hotels, city destinations, business areas, and other locations across Palopo and the Luwu region.
Hourly Chauffeur
Arrange a professional chauffeur by the hour for flexible travel from the airport, business appointments, events, or journeys around Palopo and nearby areas.
Car Rental
Rent a car from Bua - Palopo Lagaligo Airport for independent travel around Palopo and onward journeys through South Sulawesi.
Bus & Group Transfers
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