The distance between Tanjung Pandan and Ambon Island is around 2,822km (1,753 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 5h 15m.
We've found 3 different ways to get from Tanjung Pandan to Ambon Island by plane, ferry and train. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Ambon Island → Tanjung Pandan if you're planning a return trip.
Fly from Tanjung Pandan (TJQ) to Ambon (AMQ).
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+ 4 othersTake a ferry to Tanjung Priok and then to Ambon.
Pelni
Take a ferry to Tanjung Priok then take the train to Surabaya Pasar Turi then take a ferry to Namlea and then to Galala.
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There are several options for getting from Tanjung Pandan to Ambon Island by plane, ferry and train. The cheapest option is to take a ferry which costs around IDR 853,745 ($57) and will take around 5 days 12h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 5h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately IDR 4,014,090 ($270).
The distance between Tanjung Pandan and Ambon Island is around 2,822km (1,753 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 2,270km (1,410 miles)
It takes around 5h 15m to get from Tanjung Pandan and Ambon Island by plane.
The quickest way to get from Tanjung Pandan to Ambon Island is to fly which takes around 5h 15m and will set you back approx IDR 4,014,090 ($270).
The cheapest way to travel between Tanjung Pandan and Ambon Island is to take a ferry which will typically cost around IDR 853,745 ($57) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Tanjung Pandan and Ambon Island. We recommend that you fly from Tanjung Pandan (TJQ) to Ambon (AMQ). instead which will take 5h 15m.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Tanjung Pandan and Ambon Island. We recommend that you fly from Tanjung Pandan (TJQ) to Ambon (AMQ). instead which will take 5h 15m.
Yes there is a ferry service that runs between Tanjung Pandan and Ambon Island. The ferry typically takes around 5 days 12h and departs once a week.
Pelni run the ferry services between Tanjung Pandan and Ambon Island. Ferries run once a week and take around 5 days 12h on average but will vary depending on conditions and travel date.
Yes you can fly from Tanjung Pandan and Ambon Island. Flights depart from Tanjung Pandan (TJQ) and arrive at Ambon (AMQ) - via Soekarno–Hatta (CGK). The flight takes around 4h 35m.
There is no direct flight from Tanjung Pandan to Ambon Island. There is however a flight that goes via Soekarno–Hatta (CGK). This services will take at least 5h 15m (not including layover time).
The flight from Tanjung Pandan to Ambon Island typically takes around 4h 35m. Flights depart from Tanjung Pandan (TJQ) and and arrive into Ambon (AMQ).
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.
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Tanjung Pandan to Ambon Island. We recommend that you fly from Tanjung Pandan (TJQ) to Ambon (AMQ). instead which will take 5h 15m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Tanjung Pandan to Ambon Island is to fly which takes, on average, 5h 15m and will usually cost around IDR 4,014,090 ($270).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Fly | 5h 15m | IDR 4,014,090($270) | on demand | 2,822km (1,753 miles) |
Ferry | 5 days 12h | IDR 853,745($57) | once a week | 3,115km (1,936 miles) |
Ferry and Train | 4 days 7h | IDR 1,093,390($73) | once a week | 3,160km (1,963 miles) |
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Indonesia AirAsia
Batik Air
Lion Mentari Airlines
PT. Sriwijaya Air
Pelni
ASDP Indonesia Ferry
Kereta API
The following major airports near Ambon Island offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Indonesia and internationally.