Haluoleo Airport– KDI Kendari

Haluoleo Airport is a public use airport owned by the government of Indonesia and operated by the Ministry of Transportation. Formerly named WolterMonginsidi Airport after Indonesian national hero Robert WolterMonginsidi, the airport has been renamed to honor Halu Oleo, the sixth sultan of the Indonesian island Buton. Located in Kendari, Indonesia, Haluoleo Airport handles flights to and from 11 destinations thru 10 airlines that include Citilink and Garuda Indonesia, the country’s flagship carrier. KDI averages 25 flights per day, and was reported to have handled 792.383 passengers and 10.194 aircraft movements in 2018.

Best Time to Visit

Haluoleo Airport (KDI) underwent upgrades in 2012, ushering improvements in service, especially with the addition of the additional aerobridge facilities that make getting to and from the aircraft a lot easier. KDI has one asphalt runway that measures 2,500 meters and an apron that c an accommodateas many as eight wide-body aircraft like the Airbus A320 and the Boeing 737-900ER. Guests who wish to explore and experience Kendari attractions like Pulau Bakori, Kebun Raya and Nambo Beach best book their flights to Haluoleo Airport.

What to Do & Area Attractions

Located in Southeast Sulawesi, Kendari prides itself as a great tourist destination. As such, many airport hotels can be found through KDI Airport, the main airport of the city. Some of the hotels near the airport include RedDoorz Plus near Haluoleo University, just 7.40 miles from the airport, the cozy RedDoorz Plus near RS HerminaKendari, located 7.5 miles, and the Airy KorumbaSupu Yusuf 27 Kendari, which is about a 30-minute drive from Haluoleo Airport. The Plaza Inn Kendari and the Horison Kendari are also wonderful options with just 10 miles from the airport.