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Sentani Airport

Jayapura, ID

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Sentani International Airport

Jayapura, Indonesia · Asia

Papua’s primary Sentani / Jayapura hub with dense **Lion / Garuda / Batik / Citilink / Sriwijaya / Wings / Trigana / Susi** banks to **CGK / UPG** and Western New Guinea cities — DAMRI bus ~**1h** to Jayapura; no Priority Pass lounge verified on prioritypass.com; no regular international banks.

Airportist Score

5.7/ 10

Mixed

Ease of use6.4
Comfort & amenities5.8
Food & retail5.4
Ground access5.8
Reliability6.0
Lounges4.0

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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Sentani International Airport

Jayapura, Indonesia · Asia

Papua’s primary Sentani / Jayapura hub with dense **Lion / Garuda / Batik / Citilink / Sriwijaya / Wings / Trigana / Susi** banks to **CGK / UPG** and Western New Guinea cities — DAMRI bus ~**1h** to Jayapura; no Priority Pass lounge verified on prioritypass.com; no regular international banks.

Airportist Score

5.7/ 10

Mixed

Ease of use6.4
Comfort & amenities5.8
Food & retail5.4
Ground access5.8
Reliability6.0
Lounges4.0

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
~60 min
DAMRI bus to Jayapura
Terminals
Main passenger terminal (3 airbridges; pioneer + trunk flows)

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

Banks

Dense CGK / UPG + Papua network

Lion, Garuda, Batik, Citilink, Sriwijaya plus Wings/Trigana/Susi pioneer pins.

Jakarta often continues via Makassar on same flight number framing.

Layout

Single terminal · 3 airbridges

14,300 m² terminal framing; 3,000 m runway; pioneer and trunk share complex.

Follow airline counters — highland props vs jet trunks.

Airside

Basic F&B — no verified PP lounge

No Priority Pass product on prioritypass.com for DJJ on research day.

Do not invent Garuda lounge PP access or bottle prices.

Ground

DAMRI ~1h to Jayapura

DAMRI pool→airport mornings; airport→city ~07:00–14:00 framing on Wikipedia.

Taxi as fallback for late banks outside DAMRI window.

Live conditions

Right now at DJJ

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

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Who this airport works for

Best for

Lion / Garuda / Batik trunk into Jayapura / Lake Sentani catchment
Pioneer / highland connections via Trigana / Susi / Wings
Travelers using DAMRI bus into Jayapura centre

Watch out for

No Priority Pass lounge verified on prioritypass.com
No regular international flights — domestic / pioneer only on research day
~40 km / ~1h DAMRI to Jayapura centre — budget ground time
No published MCT · betel-nut spit stains historically noted in terminal

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.

6.4

Comfort & amenities · 20%

Seating, Wi-Fi, cleanliness, and quiet.

5.8

Food & retail · 15%

Food and retail quality and variety.

5.4

Ground access · 15%

Transit, taxi, and parking to the city.

5.8

Reliability · 15%

Delays, cancellations, and weather resilience.

6.0

Lounges · 10%

Worth-it density and access quality.

4.0

Key stats

Editorial reference figures, not live readings.

Terminals

Main passenger terminal (3 airbridges; pioneer + trunk flows)

Guide quick facts

From the editorial guide for DJJ.

Updated Sep 25, 2026

IATA DJJ / ICAO WAJJ — Sentani International (Dortheys Hiyo Eluay naming framing), Jayapura
GPS -2.57694, 140.51611 · Sentani · ~40 km from Jayapura centre
Airlines: Lion / Garuda / Batik / Citilink / Sriwijaya / Wings / Trigana / Susi Air — CGK/UPG + Papua network
Ground: DAMRI bus ~1h to Jayapura (hourly framing mornings) + taxis
No Priority Pass lounge verified on prioritypass.com
No official MCT or security wait minutes — omitted

2 official sources

https://www.sentani-airport.co.id/en
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sentani_International_Airport

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Explore the DJJ 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 Jayapura
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Lounges
No Priority Pass product verified on prioritypass.com.
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Traveler Tips
Shop Lion vs Garuda vs Batik on CGK/UPG trunks.
6 tips & hacks
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Amenities
3 rated amenities — food, Wi-Fi, quiet spots, family, and sleep.
Single terminal · 3 airbridgesDAMRI bus to Jayapura (~1h)Pioneer highland network
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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.
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🌦️30°C / 86°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, 02:28 UTC · Confirm live conditions with official sources before travel.