Syamsudin Noor International Airport
Banjarbaru, Indonesia
Syamsudin Noor International Airport
Gateway to South Kalimantan on the island of Borneo.
- ›Named after South Kalimantan independence hero Syamsudin Noor.
- ›Located in Banjarbaru city, not in Banjarmasin itself, despite serving the Banjarmasin metropolitan area.
- ›The airport serves as a key gateway for travelers to the South Kalimantan coal and palm oil industries.
- ›A major terminal expansion project was completed around 2019 to increase annual passenger capacity.
- ›It handles both domestic and limited international flights, including routes to Malaysian Borneo.
Syamsudin Noor International Airport serves Banjarbaru and the greater Banjarmasin metropolitan area in South Kalimantan, Indonesia. Originally a military airfield, it has evolved into the primary commercial aviation hub for the region, connecting the province to major Indonesian cities. The airport plays a vital role in supporting trade, tourism, and connectivity across Borneo's southern coast.
- Main Terminal — A single integrated terminal handling all domestic and limited international flights with a modest but functional layout featuring local Banjar architectural accents.
- Taxi services (metered and ride-hailing via Gojek/Grab available at the terminal exit)
- Rental car counters inside the arrivals hall
- Private shuttle services to Banjarmasin city center (approx. 25 km away)
- Public minibus (angkot) routes connecting to nearby Banjarbaru urban areas
- Hotel transfer services offered by major accommodations upon request
- Novotel Banjarbaru
- Rattan Inn Banjarmasin
- Swiss-Belhotel Borneo Banjarmasin
- Aston Banua Banjarmasin Hotel & Convention Center
- Grand Mentari Hotel Banjarmasin
Inside the terminal, passengers will find a modest selection of local Indonesian eateries and convenience outlets serving Banjarese staples such as soto Banjar and nasi kuning. Options expand significantly once you reach Banjarbaru or Banjarmasin city, where riverside warung stalls and traditional restaurants offer fresh water fish dishes unique to the region. Dining variety within the terminal itself is limited, so arriving with extra time for a meal before departure is advisable.
- Book ride-hailing apps like Grab or Gojek in advance as metered taxis can be scarce during peak hours.
- The road between the airport and Banjarmasin city center can experience heavy traffic, especially in the afternoon — allow extra travel time.
- Currency exchange facilities inside the terminal are limited; exchange money before arrival or use ATMs in Banjarbaru city.
- Carry cash in Indonesian Rupiah as many local transport and small vendors do not accept cards.
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Syamsudin Noor International Airport, formerly Ulin Airport, is an international airport serving Banjarmasin in South Kalimantan, Indonesia. It is located in the district of Landasan Ulin, 5 km (3.1 mi) west of Banjarbaru, the capital of South Kalimantan, and about 25 km (16 mi) southeast from the center of the city of Banjarmasin, the largest city of South Kalimantan. Named after Syamsudin Noor, an Indonesian Air Force officer from South Kalimantan, the airport serves as the primary gateway to Banjarmasin and the wider South Kalimantan region. It offers regular flights to major Indonesian cities such as Jakarta, Semarang, and Surabaya, as well as to key cities in Kalimantan including Balikpapan. The airport also supports rural air services to remote areas in the island’s interior. Currently, the airport serves scheduled international flights to Kuala Lumpur and occasionally operates seasonal flights to Jeddah to accommodate Hajj pilgrims traveling to Mecca.
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