Juwata Airport serves Tarakan, a port city in Indonesian Borneo (northern Kalimantan), approximately 3 km from the city center.
It is an important transit point for those exploring Indonesian Borneo, including its nature reserves in the interior.
How to get to Juwata Airport
By Car
By Train
By Bus
Average travel time to TRK
Parking near Juwata Airport
The parking is compact and at a short distance from the terminal.
The rates applied are typically moderate.
How to get to Tarakan from TRK
By Train
By Bus
By Taxi
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Car rental at Juwata Airport
Only a few car rental operators are active in the arrivals area.
Keep your driver's license, passport, and credit card handy.
Hotels near Juwata Airport
City centre
10-15 minutes by car or taxi for the roughly 3-5 km separating downtown from the terminal.
Best for: The only base with verifiable hotels in Tarakan, a few minutes from the airport.
- One of the shortest transfers in this guide: 10-15 minutes from the airport
- Both listed hotels are a short walk from the malls and services downtown
- Outside the two chain properties, the choice is almost entirely budget (OYO, RedDoorz, guesthouses)
- Fewer independent restaurants than in the other cities in this guide
Recommended hotels
- Swiss-Belhotel Tarakan 82 rooms on Jl. Mulawarman 15, a short walk from Grand Tarakan Mall; outdoor pool and the Swiss-Cafe restaurant with international and local cuisine. View availability
- Hotel Grand Taufiq Tarakan 45 rooms on Jl. Yos Sudarso, in the heart of Tarakan less than 5 km from the airport; simple property with an in-house bar and a meeting room. View availability
Airport services
Shopping & Duty Free
Lounges & relaxation
Connectivity & Wi-Fi
Families & Children
Terminal guide
The terminal is compact in size, consistent with its role as a regional hub for northern Kalimantan.
Those traveling with these flights should allow 1.5 hours before departure.
Map of Juwata Airport
Frequently asked questions
Q. Why is Tarakan an important transit point?
It's one of the main gateways to North Kalimantan (Indonesian Borneo), from where you often continue by river or ferry into the interior.
Q. Does Tarakan have a historical role linked to World War II?
Yes, it was the site of one of the first Allied recapture operations in 1945, the Battle of Tarakan involving Australian troops, given the importance of the island's oil fields already exploited by the Dutch.
Q. What can you explore starting from Tarakan?
The nature reserves of interior North Kalimantan, amid rainforests and local Borneo communities.
Q. Does Tarakan airport have many international flights?
No, it's mainly a domestic and regional airport: always check the active routes for your itinerary.
Flight board
Real-time status of arriving and departing flights