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Sam Ratulangi International Airport

Manado, ID

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Sam Ratulangi International Airport

Manado, Indonesia · Asia

North Sulawesi’s Manado / Bunaken gateway with dense **Lion / Wings / Batik / Garuda / Citilink / TransNusa** banks plus **Scoot SIN**, **China Southern CAN** and **Eastar Jet ICN**, and **Priority Pass Concordia Lounge** airside after security via escalator then lift to 3rd Floor (**04:00–19:00**; soft drinks limited to tea/juice).

Airportist Score

6.4/ 10

Mixed

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

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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Sam Ratulangi International Airport

Manado, Indonesia · Asia

North Sulawesi’s Manado / Bunaken gateway with dense **Lion / Wings / Batik / Garuda / Citilink / TransNusa** banks plus **Scoot SIN**, **China Southern CAN** and **Eastar Jet ICN**, and **Priority Pass Concordia Lounge** airside after security via escalator then lift to 3rd Floor (**04:00–19:00**; soft drinks limited to tea/juice).

Airportist Score

6.4/ 10

Mixed

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

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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Fastest to city
~25–40 min framing
Bluebird / airport taxi
Cheapest to city
Trans Manado Line 2
Rp 4,500 flat + KUE card · ~30–50 min framing
Lounge
1
Terminals
Expanded main terminal (2022 works; ~5.7M pax framing) — Domestic + International

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PP hours

Concordia Lounge 04:00–19:00

Priority Pass lists daily 04:00–19:00 airside after security.

Early open helps morning banks; closes 19:00.

Pin

Escalator → lift → 3rd Floor

PP: after security, escalator to 2nd Floor then lift to 3rd Floor lounge.

International passengers also listed as accessible.

Drinks

Soft drinks = tea and juice only

PP conditions: soft drinks limited to tea and juice only.

No smoking inside (vaping included); separate smoking area outside.

Ground

Trans Manado Line 2 or taxi

BRT Line 2 serves the airport; Bluebird/taxis until last arrival.

Need KUE electronic money card for BRT.

Live conditions

Right now at MDC

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

Honest verdict

Who this airport works for

Best for

Priority Pass holders on daytime Manado banks (Concordia 3rd Floor)
Lion / Wings into Bunaken–Likupang diving catchment
SIN / CAN / ICN international pins

Watch out for

Concordia soft drinks limited to tea and juice only; smoking only outside
Lounge closes 19:00 — late banks miss it
Trans Manado requires electronic money card (KUE)
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.

6.4

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.

6.4

Lounges · 10%

Worth-it density and access quality.

6.6

Key stats

Editorial reference figures, not live readings.

Terminals

Expanded main terminal (2022 works; ~5.7M pax framing) — Domestic + International

Guide quick facts

From the editorial guide for MDC.

Updated Sep 25, 2026

IATA MDC / ICAO WAMM — Sam Ratulangi International, Manado / Mapanget
GPS 1.54917, 124.92639 · ~13 km NE of Manado
Concordia Lounge (PP) — airside after security; escalator to 2nd then lift to 3rd Floor; Dom (Intl also accessible); 04:00–19:00; under-2 free; tea/juice only soft drinks
Airlines: Lion / Wings / Batik / Garuda / Citilink / TransNusa / Sriwijaya · Scoot · CZ · Eastar Jet — confirm live
Ground: Trans Manado Line 2 (Rp 4,500 flat + KUE card) · Bluebird / taxis
No official MCT or security wait minutes — omitted

3 official sources

https://www.samratulangi-airport.com/
https://www.prioritypass.com/en-GB/lounges/indonesia/sam-ratulangi-international/mdc1-concordia-lounge
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sam_Ratulangi_International_Airport

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Explore the MDC guide

Each section answers one trip question in depth.

Getting There
3 ways into the city, compared on time, cost, and luggage.
Fastest: Bluebird / airport taxiCheapest: Trans Manado Line 2
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Lounges
1 lounge with access rules, hours, and verdicts.
Concordia Lounge
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Traveler Tips
Follow escalator then lift to Concordia on 3rd Floor after security.
6 tips & hacks
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Amenities
3 rated amenities — food, Wi-Fi, quiet spots, family, and sleep.
Concordia Lounge (PP 3rd Floor)2022 terminal expansion (~5.7M)Trans Manado Line 2
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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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⛅35°C / 95°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.