Airport
Raja Haji Abdullah Airport (TJB)
Raja Haji Abdullah Airport serves Tanjung Balai Karimun on Karimun Island in Indonesia's Riau Islands province. Compare transfer options to the town centre and onward ferry connections to nearby islands such as Batam.
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About Raja Haji Abdullah Airport
Raja Haji Abdullah Airport is a domestic airport serving Tanjung Balai Karimun on Great Karimun Island in Indonesia's Riau Islands province. It is the main air access point for Karimun Regency and links the island with regional destinations in Sumatra and the wider Riau Islands.
The airport's history dates back to 1977, when a small airstrip known as Lapangan Terbang Karimun was developed through cooperation between customs authorities and PT Timah. It was completed and opened in 1978 as a pioneer airfield under the name Sei Bati, before later being named Raja Haji Abdullah.
Located approximately 12 km from central Tanjung Balai Karimun, the airport has a single passenger terminal and a runway of about 1,400 metres. Its compact facilities are designed mainly for domestic flights operated by small aircraft.
Travelers can continue from the airport to the town centre by taxi, private transfer or rental car, and onward ferry connections serve nearby islands and regional destinations. As a small regional airport, it offers a straightforward and practical gateway for visitors arriving in the Riau Islands.
Terminal Overview
Terminals
Raja Haji Abdullah Airport operates through a single passenger terminal that handles domestic flights. Scheduled services connect Tanjung Balai Karimun with destinations in the Riau Islands and Sumatra.
Ground Transportation Services to and from Raja Haji Abdullah Airport
Transfers
Book private transfers from Raja Haji Abdullah Airport to hotels, the Tanjung Balai Karimun town centre, ferry terminals and other locations on Karimun Island.
Hourly Chauffeur
Arrange a professional chauffeur by the hour for flexible travel from the airport, business visits or journeys around Tanjung Balai Karimun and Karimun Island.
Car Rental
Rent a car from Raja Haji Abdullah Airport for independent travel around Karimun Island and onward journeys across the region.
Bus & Group Transfers
Organize minibuses or charter buses for groups travelling between Raja Haji Abdullah Airport, hotels, ferry terminals and other destinations on Karimun Island.
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