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BDJWAOO

Syamsudin Noor Airport

Banjarmasin, ID

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Syamsudin Noor International Airport

Banjarmasin, Indonesia · Asia

South Kalimantan’s Syamsudin Noor hub with dense **Lion / Citilink / Garuda / Batik / Super Air Jet / Pelita** domestic banks plus **AirAsia KUL** international and **Priority Pass Saphire Lounge** landside Ground Floor Domestic Departures (**05:00–17:00**) — new 2019 terminal; DAMRI bus + taxis to Banjarmasin.

Airportist Score

6.4/ 10

Mixed

Ease of use6.8
Comfort & amenities6.2
Food & retail5.8
Ground access6.4
Reliability6.6
Lounges6.4

How the score works

An editorial 0–10 score. The overall is exactly the weighted sum of six traveler categories — not a Google rating and not a poll.

25%Ease of use — Wayfinding, security wait, and layout.
20%Comfort & amenities — Seating, Wi-Fi, cleanliness, and quiet.
15%Food & retail — Food and retail quality and variety.
15%Ground access — Transit, taxi, and parking to the city.
15%Reliability — Delays, cancellations, and weather resilience.
10%Lounges — Worth-it density and access quality.

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Syamsudin Noor International Airport

Banjarmasin, Indonesia · Asia

South Kalimantan’s Syamsudin Noor hub with dense **Lion / Citilink / Garuda / Batik / Super Air Jet / Pelita** domestic banks plus **AirAsia KUL** international and **Priority Pass Saphire Lounge** landside Ground Floor Domestic Departures (**05:00–17:00**) — new 2019 terminal; DAMRI bus + taxis to Banjarmasin.

Airportist Score

6.4/ 10

Mixed

Ease of use6.8
Comfort & amenities6.2
Food & retail5.8
Ground access6.4
Reliability6.6
Lounges6.4

How the score works

An editorial 0–10 score. The overall is exactly the weighted sum of six traveler categories — not a Google rating and not a poll.

25%Ease of use — Wayfinding, security wait, and layout.
20%Comfort & amenities — Seating, Wi-Fi, cleanliness, and quiet.
15%Food & retail — Food and retail quality and variety.
15%Ground access — Transit, taxi, and parking to the city.
15%Reliability — Delays, cancellations, and weather resilience.
10%Lounges — Worth-it density and access quality.

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Best way to city
confirm live (~25 km)
DAMRI bus to Banjarmasin
Lounge
1
Terminals
New passenger terminal (opened Dec 2019) — Domestic + International framing

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A compact traveler cheat sheet for timing, terminals, food, and disruption checks.

PP hours

Saphire Lounge 05:00–17:00

Priority Pass lists daily 05:00–17:00 for the landside Domestic Saphire.

Plaza Premium may list 06:00–19:00 — PP cardholders follow the PP strip.

Pin

Landside before security — Ground Floor

PP location: Departures, before security and passport control, Ground Floor.

Useless once you have cleared security — visit first.

Lounge

Saphire snacks / soft drinks typical

PP lists AC, digital card, disabled access, flight info, newspapers/magazines.

Smoking room inside; no dress code; under-2 free. Do not invent bottle prices.

Ground

DAMRI + taxi to Banjarmasin

DAMRI medium buses to Banjarmasin; taxi cooperatives at curb.

~25 km to Banjarmasin centre; Banjarbaru much closer.

Live conditions

Right now at BDJ

Security waits and operational status from official feeds, where the airport publishes them.

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Who this airport works for

Best for

Priority Pass holders on daytime domestic banks (Saphire landside before security)
Lion Group / Garuda / Citilink into Banjarmasin–Banjarbaru
AirAsia KUL international pin (from Oct 2025 framing)

Watch out for

Saphire is LANDSIDE before security — only useful pre-check-in / pre-security
PP hours 05:00–17:00 — afternoon/evening banks miss it
Plaza Premium lists different hours (06:00–19:00) — PP cardholders follow PP strip
No published MCT

Airportist Score

Why this score

Overall is the published weighted sum of six categories. No holistic fudge on top.

Ease of use · 25%

Wayfinding, security wait, and layout.

6.8

Comfort & amenities · 20%

Seating, Wi-Fi, cleanliness, and quiet.

6.2

Food & retail · 15%

Food and retail quality and variety.

5.8

Ground access · 15%

Transit, taxi, and parking to the city.

6.4

Reliability · 15%

Delays, cancellations, and weather resilience.

6.6

Lounges · 10%

Worth-it density and access quality.

6.4

Key stats

Editorial reference figures, not live readings.

Terminals

New passenger terminal (opened Dec 2019) — Domestic + International framing

Guide quick facts

From the editorial guide for BDJ.

Updated Sep 25, 2026

IATA BDJ / ICAO WAOO — Syamsudin Noor International, Banjarbaru / Banjarmasin
GPS -3.44222, 114.76250 · Landasan Ulin · ~25 km from Banjarmasin centre
Saphire Lounge (PP) — landside Ground Floor Domestic Departures before security; 05:00–17:00; under-2 free
Airlines: Lion / Wings / Citilink / Garuda / Batik / Super Air Jet / Pelita · AirAsia KUL — confirm live
Ground: DAMRI bus to Banjarmasin + multiple taxi cooperatives
No official MCT or security wait minutes — omitted

2 official sources

https://www.prioritypass.com/en-GB/lounges/indonesia/syamsudin-noor/bdj1-concordia-lounge
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Syamsudin_Noor_International_Airport

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Explore the BDJ guide

Each section answers one trip question in depth.

Getting There
3 ways into the city, compared on time, cost, and luggage.
Fastest: DAMRI bus to Banjarmasin
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Lounges
1 lounge with access rules, hours, and verdicts.
Saphire Lounge
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Traveler Tips
Visit Saphire before security — landside only.
6 tips & hacks
View Traveler Tips
Amenities
3 rated amenities — food, Wi-Fi, quiet spots, family, and sleep.
Saphire Lounge (PP landside Dom Dep)New 2019 terminal (7M pax framing)DAMRI bus + taxi cooperatives
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Water
No authoritative fountain map or official bottle tariff → empty water_options.
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Reviews
Editorial and traveler reviews — what people actually complain about.
View Reviews

🌤️34°C / 93°F

Security wait times

Current security wait information is not available for this airport. Check the airport's official website or app before travel.

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Operational status

Normal operations

No Flighty-reported operational issues for this airport.

Source: Flighty Airports

Status response Sep 27, 03:18 UTC · Confirm live conditions with official sources before travel.