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Frans Xavier Seda Airport (MOF)
Frans Xavier Seda Airport is the main gateway to Maumere, the capital of Sikka Regency on the island of Flores in East Nusa Tenggara. Compare transfer options to the Maumere city centre, Wai Oti, Sikka and nearby destinations across eastern Flores.
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About Frans Xavier Seda Airport
Frans Xavier Seda Airport serves Maumere, the capital of Sikka Regency and the largest town on the island of Flores in East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia. It is the main air gateway for eastern Flores and connects the area to domestic destinations including Kupang, Labuan Bajo and Makassar. Located in Wai Oti about 5 km from the centre of Maumere, the airport has a single passenger terminal and a runway measuring 2,250 m by 45 m. The compact terminal handles domestic arrivals and departures, with airline counters, a departure waiting area, baggage claim and basic passenger facilities. The airport is named after Frans Seda, a former Indonesian finance minister from Maumere. Its runway has been expanded over time and can accommodate narrow-body aircraft used on services across the region. From the airport, travellers can reach Maumere and surrounding areas by taxi, private transfer, rental car or chartered group transport. These road connections make it a practical starting point for exploring the coast, local villages and Kelimutu National Park in the wider Flores region.
Terminal Overview
Terminals
Frans Xavier Seda Airport has one compact passenger terminal used for domestic arrivals and departures. The airport handles scheduled domestic services, mainly to destinations such as Kupang, Labuan Bajo and Makassar, and has no international or Schengen terminal facilities.
Ground Transportation Services to and from Frans Xavier Seda Airport
Transfers
Book private transfers from Frans Xavier Seda Airport to hotels, the Maumere city centre, Sikka and other destinations across eastern Flores.
Hourly Chauffeur
Arrange a professional chauffeur by the hour for flexible travel from the airport, business visits, events or journeys around Maumere and Flores.
Car Rental
Rent a car from Frans Xavier Seda Airport for independent travel around Maumere and onward journeys to Moni, Kelimutu and other parts of Flores.
Bus & Group Transfers
Organise minibuses or charter buses for groups travelling between Frans Xavier Seda Airport, hotels, event venues and other destinations in the Sikka region.
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