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Tanjung Api Airport
OJU • WAFU
50 km • 1 hour drive to the jetty
Small field near Ampana and closest to the Tomini jump-off.
Transport: Resort pickup car, Local taxis to Tete B jetty
Logistics · Destination Guide
Sheltered Coral Triangle reefs, volcano slopes, and easy boat logistics
Updated Nov 3, 2025 • 13 sources
Use this travel brief to set arrival flow, local transit, and gear movement before you lock your itinerary.
Common approach is Luwuk [LUW] to Ampana by road, then boat to your base. Buka Buka sits 30-60 minutes by boat from Ampana and is handy for quick arrivals. From the north, the Gorontalo - Wakai overnight ferry connects into central islands. Always reconfirm schedules.
Tanjung Api Airport
OJU • WAFU
50 km • 1 hour drive to the jetty
Small field near Ampana and closest to the Tomini jump-off.
Transport: Resort pickup car, Local taxis to Tete B jetty
Syukuran Aminuddin Amir Airport
LUW • WAFW
220 km • 5 hours drive to Ampana
Most reliable gateway with a 5 hour road to Ampana for same-day boats.
Transport: Private car, Resort-arranged minivan
Jalaluddin Airport
GTO • WAMG
180 km by sea • 30 km drive to port, then overnight ferry
Gateway for the Gorontalo - Wakai overnight ferry route.
Transport: Taxi, Hotel shuttle
Boats move everything. On islands, expect walking paths and village tracks; resorts arrange inter-island hops.
Most nationalities use Indonesia’s e-VOA for 30 days, extendable once. Passport must have 6 months validity and onward ticket.
Dive gear is available at operators, but bring save-a-dive spares. Nitrox availability varies. Power can be generator or solar, so charge when you can.
Indonesian Rupiah (IDR)
Cash is essential beyond Ampana and Gorontalo. Some resorts process cards or e-payments when connectivity allows.
There are no island ATMs; withdraw before crossing.
230V • 50Hz • C, F
Expect generator or solar power windows; a few bases run 24/7 systems. Carry a power bank.
Communications
Signal is weak on many islands. Some resorts provide Wi-Fi via satellite. Save offline maps and keep booking QRs screenshotted.
Language
Bahasa Indonesia is widely spoken; English is common in dive resorts. Basic greetings help in villages.
Insurance
Travel and dive insurance with evacuation is strongly recommended.
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