Which airport should I fly into for Palangkaraya?

The closest airport, Tjilik Riwut Airport (PKY), is usually most convenient, though a larger airport a little farther out may offer more connections.

How far is the airport from Palangkaraya?

The nearest is about 2 mi (3 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 Palangkaraya?

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 Palangkaraya

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

The nearest airport to Palangkaraya, Indonesia is Tjilik Riwut Airport (PKY), about 2 mi (3 km) away — roughly 6 min by road.

Code	Airport	Distance	Transfer	Type
PKY	Tjilik Riwut AirportPalangkaraya-Kalimantan Tengah, Indonesia	2 mi / 3 km	6 min	Regional
SMQ	Sampit(Hasan) AirportSampit-Borneo Island, Indonesia	68 mi / 110 km	2 hr 3 min	Regional
BDJ	Syamsudin Noor AirportBanjarmasin-Borneo Island, Indonesia	103 mi / 166 km	2 hr 24 min	Regional
TJG	Warukin AirportTanta-Tabalong-Borneo Island, Indonesia	105 mi / 169 km	2 hr 26 min	Regional
PKN	Iskandar AirportPangkalanbun-Borneo Island, Indonesia	158 mi / 255 km	3 hr 41 min	Regional
TNB	Tanah Grogot AirportTanah Grogot-Borneo Island, Indonesia	159 mi / 256 km	3 hr 42 min	Regional
BTW	Batu Licin AirportBatu Licin-Borneo Island, Indonesia	166 mi / 267 km	3 hr 51 min	Regional
KBU	Stagen AirportLaut Island, Indonesia	172 mi / 277 km	4 hr	Regional

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

Which airport is best?

For the shortest transfer, Tjilik Riwut Airport (PKY) is the most convenient at about 2 mi out. Larger airports a little farther out can offer more connections, so it's worth comparing fares before booking.

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 Palangkaraya. Allow extra time in peak traffic. For exact routes, times and fares, open the airport guide — start with PKY.

Hotels near the airport

For early departures or late arrivals, a hotel near PKY 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 Palangkaraya is Tjilik Riwut Airport (PKY), about 2 mi (3 km) away — roughly 6 min by road.