Airport
Gamar Malamo Airport (GLX)
Gamar Malamo Airport serves the Galela area of North Halmahera Regency in North Maluku, connecting travelers with the town of Galela, the regency capital Tobelo, and nearby destinations across northern Halmahera. Compare road transfer options from the airport to Galela, Tobelo and surrounding coastal areas.
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About Gamar Malamo Airport
Gamar Malamo Airport is a small domestic airport serving the Galela area and North Halmahera Regency in the province of North Maluku, Indonesia. It provides an important air link for communities in northern Halmahera, with scheduled services connecting the region to Ternate and Manado.
The airport is located in Dokulamo village, West Galela district, and operates through a single passenger terminal. Its asphalt runway measures about 1,400 metres and can accommodate ATR 72 aircraft. The passenger terminal has been expanded in recent years to support growing passenger numbers.
By road, the airport is about 6 km from Galela town and roughly 36 km from Tobelo, the capital of North Halmahera Regency. Travelers usually continue their journey by taxi, private transfer, chauffeur service or rental car.
As a small regional airport, passenger facilities remain limited but functional. Flights can occasionally be affected by volcanic ash from nearby Mount Dukono, so travelers are advised to check their flight status before heading to the airport.
Terminal Overview
Terminals
Gamar Malamo Airport operates through a single passenger terminal serving all domestic flights. The compact terminal handles check-in, departures and arrivals within one building.
Ground Transportation Services to and from Gamar Malamo Airport
Transfers
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Hourly Chauffeur
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Car Rental
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Bus & Group Transfers
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