Airport
Sultan Muhammad Kaharuddin III Airport (SWQ)
Sultan Muhammad Kaharuddin III Airport is the main air gateway to Sumbawa Besar and the island of Sumbawa in West Nusa Tenggara. Compare transfer options to the city centre, nearby coastal areas and onward ferry points for islands such as Moyo Island, and plan your journey with ease.
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About Sultan Muhammad Kaharuddin III Airport
Sultan Muhammad Kaharuddin III Airport, also known as Brangbiji Airport, is the main airport serving Sumbawa Besar on Sumbawa Island in West Nusa Tenggara. It functions as the primary air gateway for domestic travellers visiting this part of eastern Indonesia.
The airport sits about 3 km northwest of the Sumbawa Besar city centre, making it a short road journey into town. A new passenger terminal opened in 2018, providing modern domestic facilities that replaced the older, smaller terminal building.
The airport primarily handles domestic flights with turboprop aircraft such as the ATR 72, connecting Sumbawa to regional hubs and onward services. Its single terminal and runway support convenient arrivals and departures for visitors travelling to the island's coastal areas and nearby islands.
Ground transport options include taxis, private transfers, car rental and local vehicles, allowing easy onward travel to Sumbawa Besar, nearby coastal areas and ferry departure points for islands such as Moyo Island.
Terminal Overview
Terminals
Sultan Muhammad Kaharuddin III Airport operates a single passenger terminal that handles domestic flights only. The current terminal building opened in 2018 and serves regional turboprop operations within Indonesia.
Ground Transportation Services to and from Sultan Muhammad Kaharuddin III Airport
Transfers
Book private transfers from Sultan Muhammad Kaharuddin III Airport to hotels in Sumbawa Besar and onward destinations across Sumbawa Island.
Hourly Chauffeur
Arrange a chauffeur by the hour for flexible travel from the airport, business appointments, sightseeing or journeys around Sumbawa Besar.
Car Rental
Rent a car at the airport for independent travel around Sumbawa Besar and onward road journeys across Sumbawa Island.
Bus & Group Transfers
Organize minibuses or charter buses for groups travelling between the airport, hotels, event venues and other destinations in the Sumbawa area.
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