How to travel from Bontang to Ambon Island, Indonesia
The distance between Bontang and Ambon Island is around 2,000km (1,243 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi and then fly which takes around 7h 15m.
3 routes found
We've found 3 different ways to get from Bontang to Ambon Island by taxi, plane, bus and ferry. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Ambon Island → Bontang if you're planning a return trip.
Taxi and Plane
Take a taxi to APT Pranoto (AAP) then fly from APT Pranoto (AAP) to Ambon (AMQ).
- Duration7h 15m
- Flight time5h 50m
- Typical costIDR 5,841,400($390)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Taxi, Bus and Ferry
Take a taxi to Samarinda then take the bus to Balikpapan then take a ferry to Makassar and then to Ambon.
- Duration3 days 9h
- Departsonce a week
- Typical costIDR 1,422,905($95)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Bontang and Ambon Island
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Bontang to Ambon Island by taxi, plane, bus and ferry. The cheapest option is to take a taxi, then take the bus and then take a ferry which costs around IDR 1,422,905 ($95) and will take around 3 days 9h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi and then fly and arrive in approximately 7h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately IDR 5,841,400 ($390).
The distance between Bontang and Ambon Island is around 2,000km (1,243 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,251km (777 miles)
It takes around 7h 15m to get from Bontang and Ambon Island by taxi and plane.
The quickest way to get from Bontang to Ambon Island is to take a taxi and then fly which takes around 7h 15m and will set you back approx IDR 5,841,400 ($390).
The cheapest way to travel between Bontang and Ambon Island is to take a taxi, then take the bus and then take a ferry which will typically cost around IDR 1,422,905 ($95) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Bontang and Ambon Island. We recommend that you take a taxi to APT Pranoto (AAP) then fly from APT Pranoto (AAP) to Ambon (AMQ). instead which will take 7h 15m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Bontang and Ambon Island. We recommend that you take a taxi to APT Pranoto (AAP) then fly from APT Pranoto (AAP) to Ambon (AMQ). instead which will take 7h 15m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Bontang to Ambon Island. We recommend that you take a taxi to APT Pranoto (AAP) then fly from APT Pranoto (AAP) to Ambon (AMQ). instead which will take 7h 15m.
The closest major airport to Ambon Island is Pattimura Airport (AMQ) (AMQ) which is approximately 7km (4 miles) from Ambon Island. Namlea Airport (NAM) (NAM) and Sam Ratulangi International Airport (MDC) (MDC) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Drive yourself
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Bontang to Ambon Island. We recommend that you take a taxi to APT Pranoto (AAP) then fly from APT Pranoto (AAP) to Ambon (AMQ). instead which will take 7h 15m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bontang to Ambon Island is to take a taxi and then fly which takes, on average, 7h 15m and will usually cost around IDR 5,841,400 ($390).
Compare travel optionsbetween Bontang and Ambon Island
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Taxi and Plane + 1 similar | 7h 15m | IDR 5,841,400($390) | on demand | 3,842km (2,388 miles) |
| Taxi, Bus and Plane | 10h 30m | IDR 6,545,365($435) | twice daily | 3,903km (2,425 miles) |
Taxi, Bus and Ferry | 3 days 9h | IDR 1,422,905($95) | once a week | 2,000km (1,243 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Bontang and Ambon Island
Airlines
Batik Air
Citilink Indonesia
Lion Mentari Airlines
Garuda Indonesia
Super Air Jet
Bus companies
Cendana Mitra Perkasa
Jahe Raya
Ferry operators
Pelni
Airports near Ambon Island
The following major airports near Ambon Island offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Indonesia and internationally.
Pattimura Airport (AMQ)
- Distance
- 7km (4 miles) from Ambon Island
Namlea Airport (NAM)
- Distance
- 118km (73 miles) from Ambon Island
Sam Ratulangi International Airport (MDC)
- Distance
- 675km (419 miles) from Ambon Island