Which airport should I fly into for Bontang?

For long-haul and international flights, Aji Pangeran Tumenggung Pranoto International Airport (AAP) is the main gateway near Bontang. The closest airport, Bontang Airport (BXT), is the most convenient for transfers — weigh proximity against the breadth of flight connections.

How far is the airport from Bontang?

The nearest is about 1 mi (2 km) away. The table above shows the distance and an estimated transfer time for each airport within about 300 km.

How do I get from the airport into Bontang?

Most airports offer taxis and ride-hailing, and many add a rail, metro or bus link into the city. Tap any airport above for a full guide with ground-transport options, lounges and transit details.

Airports Near Bontang

The closest airports to Bontang, Indonesia: IATA codes, names and distances, each with a full airport guide covering terminals, lounges and transit.

The nearest airport to Bontang, Indonesia is Bontang Airport (BXT), about 1 mi (2 km) away — roughly 4 min by road. For long-haul flights, the main international gateway is Aji Pangeran Tumenggung Pranoto International Airport (AAP).

Code	Airport	Distance	Transfer	Type
BXT	Bontang AirportBontang-Borneo Island, Indonesia	1 mi / 2 km	4 min	Regional
TSX	Tanjung Santan AirportSantan-Borneo Island, Indonesia	16 mi / 25 km	30 min	Regional
SGQ	Sanggata AirportSanggata-Timor Island, Indonesia	27 mi / 44 km	53 min	Regional
AAP	Aji Pangeran Tumenggung Pranoto International AirportSamarinda, Indonesia	39 mi / 62 km	1 hr 9 min	International
DTD	Datadawai AirportDatadawai-Borneo Island, Indonesia	70 mi / 113 km	2 hr 6 min	Regional
BPN	Sepinggan International AirportBalikpapan-Borneo Island, Indonesia	105 mi / 169 km	2 hr 26 min	International
BEJ	Barau(Kalimaru) AirportTanjung Redep-Borneo Island, Indonesia	140 mi / 225 km	3 hr 15 min	Regional
RTU	Maratua AirportMaratua Island, Indonesia	162 mi / 261 km	3 hr 46 min	Regional

Distances are straight-line; transfer times are road estimates. "Type" flags major/international gateways.

Which airport is best?

For the shortest transfer, Bontang Airport (BXT) is the most convenient at about 1 mi out. If you're flying internationally or want the widest choice of routes, Aji Pangeran Tumenggung Pranoto International Airport (AAP) (39 mi) is the bigger gateway — worth the extra distance for long-haul or cheaper fares.

Getting to and from the airport

Taxis and ride-hailing serve every airport here, and the larger ones usually add a rail, metro or bus link into Bontang. Allow extra time in peak traffic. For exact routes, times and fares, open the airport guide — start with BXT.

Hotels near the airport

For early departures or late arrivals, a hotel near BXT saves a stressful morning transfer.

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Travel tips

Compare the total door-to-door time, not just the airfare — a cheaper flight into a distant airport can cost more once you add the transfer. Check whether your airport has a direct train or metro before defaulting to a taxi, and for international arrivals, confirm any visa or transit rules in advance.

Frequently asked questions

The nearest airport to Bontang is Bontang Airport (BXT), about 1 mi (2 km) away — roughly 4 min by road.