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Ampana
Ampana is a transit hub for the Togian Islands, not a destination: one night before or after the ferry, or skip if you are not island-hopping.
Ampana sits on the Gulf of Tomini coast in Central Sulawesi and is the main ferry port for the Togian Islands. The town itself has a freshwater spring pool and a few basic hotels. Most travellers use it as a one-night stop between flights and ferries.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- IDR
- Best months
- Apr–Oct
- avoid Nov–Mar (wet season, rougher seas)
- Airport
- OJU
- Nights
- 1
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Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for Ampana110 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Ampana, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Rupiah (Rp) in small notes for warungs, parking, offerings and drivers; large cards are common in tourist restaurants but not everywhere.Indonesia-wide
- SIM or eSIMcheckTelkomsel, XL and Indosat sell tourist SIMs at airports; foreign phones must be IMEI-registered if staying over 90 days — check.Indonesia-wide
- Tap waterNot drinkable from the tap; refill stations common in Bali.Indonesia-wide
- TippingRestaurants: Often 10% service + tax on the bill; nothing more needed.Indonesia-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets C/F. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Indonesia-wide
- SafetyAmpana is a small, quiet town.
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- RestroomsWestern in hotels and cafés; squat toilets with a water scoop elsewhere; paper in the bin.Indonesia-wide
- Emergency numbers110 police · 118/119 fire and ambulance · 112 General emergency (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysBali shuts completely for Nyepi; government offices close Friday midday for prayer; Lebaran slows the country for two weeks.Indonesia-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportOJU Tanjung Api Airport (Flights from Luwuk, Palu and Gorontalo (Aviastar); about 5 km (3.1 mi) from town centre).OJU Tanjung Api Airport (Flights from Luwuk, Palu and Gorontalo (Aviastar); about 3.1 mi (5 km) from town centre).
- Getting aroundAmpana is walkable in the centre.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee (kopi tubruk)Rp 8,000–15,000
- Budget bedBudget room (fan, shared bathroom), a night, per roomRp70,000
- Mid-range bedBudget room (fan, shared bathroom), a night, per roomRp100,000
- High-end bedBudget room (fan, shared bathroom), a night, per roomRp150,000
A day, not counting the bed: Budget Rp150,000 · Mid Rp300,000 · High Rp500,000
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- OJU Tanjung Api Airport (Flights from Luwuk, Palu and Gorontalo (Aviastar); about 5 km (3.1 mi) from town centre)OJU Tanjung Api Airport (Flights from Luwuk, Palu and Gorontalo (Aviastar); about 3.1 mi (5 km) from town centre)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
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Feb
Avoid
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Mar
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Apr
Best
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
May
Best
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Jun
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Jul
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Aug
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Sep
Best
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Oct
Best
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Nov
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Dec
Avoid
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Best: Apr–Oct. Avoid: Nov–Mar. Month by month →
Warmest Mar (31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)), coolest Jul (22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C) low), wettest Jan (18 rain days), driest Aug (9). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Ampana: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
18 rd
Feb
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
16 rd
Mar
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
17 rd
Apr
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
14 rd
May
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
14 rd
Jun
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
12 rd
Jul
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
10 rd
Aug
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
9 rd
Sep
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
10 rd
Oct
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
12 rd
Nov
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
16 rd
Dec
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
18 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Ampana is walkable in the centre. For the airport or Marina Cottage, take an ojek (motorcycle taxi) or a bemo (shared minibus); negotiate the fare before riding.
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Togian Islands
goDoor to door: About 2–3 h one way
Daily ferry from Ampana harbour
The main reason to come to Ampana. Ferries run most days but check the schedule locally; overnight stays are the norm.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Town centre (near harbour)
Walking distance to the ferry pier, market and basic eateries; Hotel Oasis and Hotel Ananda here.
Marina Cottage area
About 3 km (1.9 mi) from centre, beachfront wooden bungalows with sea views; quieter but need a scooter or ojek.About 1.9 mi (3 km) from centre, beachfront wooden bungalows with sea views; quieter but need a scooter or ojek.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- Rp 150,000–250,000 excl. bed
- Mid
- Rp 250,000–400,000 excl. bed
- High
- Rp 400,000+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Standard room (fan, private bathroom)1 × 1 night × Rp185,000 | Rp185,000 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × Rp300,000 | Rp600,000 |
| Ojek from airport to town centre2 × Rp50,000 · check | Rp100,000 |
| Ferry to Togian Islands (one way)2 × Rp100,000 · check | Rp200,000 |
| Meal at a local warung2 × Rp25,000 | Rp50,000 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | Rp114,000 |
| Trip total≈ Rp625,000 per person per day, bed included | Rp1,249,000≈ US$80 |
2026 estimate in rupiah; flights and ferry tickets excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Nasi goreng or mie goreng at a warung | Rp 20,000–35,000 |
| Bottled water (1.5 L) | Rp 5,000–8,000 |
| Coffee (kopi tubruk) | Rp 8,000–15,000 |
| Ojek ride within town | Rp 10,000–20,000 |
| Ojek ride to Marina Cottage | Rp 20,000–30,000 |
| Ferry to Togian Islands (one way)check | Rp 100,000–150,000 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Ferry schedules to the Togian Islands are weather-dependent: check the day before at the harbour.
- ATMs are limited; bring enough rupiah cash from Palu or Luwuk.
- Mosquitoes are present year-round; bring repellent and a mosquito net if staying in basic rooms.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 110
- Fire and ambulance
- 118/119
- General emergency
- 112
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Ke alamat ini, tolongTo this address, please
Emergency
- Police110
- Fire and ambulance118/119
- General emergency112
Embassy
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Tanjung Api Airport → town centre, ojek: about Rp 50,000 (check)
- Town centre → Marina Cottage, ojek: Rp 20,000–30,000
- Ferry to Togian Islands, one way: about Rp 100,000–150,000 (check)
Say or show
- Selamat pagi — Hello / Good morning (suh-lah-maht pah-gee)
- Terima kasih — Thank you (tuh-ree-mah kah-seeh)
- Berapa? — How much? (buh-rah-pah)
- Di mana kapal feri? — Where is the ferry? (dee mah-nah kah-pahl feh-ree)
- Saya mau ke … — I want to go to … (sah-yah mah-oo kuh …)
- Tolong! — Help! (toh-long)
Indonesian is spoken; English is limited in Ampana. Learn a few phrases.
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Ampana. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Apr–Oct · avoid Nov–Mar (wet season, rougher seas) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 1 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Ferry schedule page with real-time weather notes and operator contacts.
- Place pages for Permandian Malotong and each hotel with verified prices and check-in details.
- Airport transfer page with fixed ojek fares from Tanjung Api Airport.
Sources
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