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Tidore
Spend 1–2 days on Tidore to see forts, the Sultan’s palace, the volcano and clove harvest; arrive by speedboat from Ternate (≈20 min).
Tidore is a small Maluku island with historic forts, a sultan’s palace, a volcano hike and a seasonal clove harvest. It is reached only by boat from Ternate, so a short stay works best.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- IDR
- Best months
- Jul–Aug (clove harvest season)
- avoid Nov–Apr (heavy rain, rough seas)
- Airport
- TTE
- Nights
- 1–2
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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
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Tidore110 ▾
Tap a number to call from your phone. These are the numbers listed in this guide; a row marked check has not been verified.
EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Tidore, 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
- SafetyTidore is generally safe for tourists; petty theft can occur in markets, keep valuables secure.
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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 · 112 General emergency · 118 ambulance (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.
- AirportTTE Karel Sadsuitubun Airport (Ternate) (Flights from Jakarta and other Indonesian cities; speedboat to Tidore takes ~20 min).
- Getting aroundUse ojek (motorcycle taxi) for flexibility; speedboat from Ternate is the main entry point.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeKopi dabe (spiced coffee)Rp5,000–8,000
- Street or quick mealFood stall meal (nasi goreng, satay)Rp10,000–20,000
- Budget bedGuesthouse room (double), a night, per roomRp200,000
- Mid-range bedGuesthouse room (double), a night, per roomRp300,000
- High-end bedGuesthouse room (double), a night, per roomRp500,000
A day, not counting the bed: Budget Rp150,000 · Mid Rp250,000 · High Rp400,000
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
- TTE Karel Sadsuitubun Airport (Ternate) (Flights from Jakarta and other Indonesian cities; speedboat to Tidore takes ~20 min)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Feb
Avoid
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Mar
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Apr
Avoid
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
May
not flagged
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Jun
not flagged
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Jul
Best
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Aug
Best
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Sep
not flagged
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Oct
not flagged
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Nov
Avoid
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Dec
Avoid
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Best: Jul–Aug. Avoid: Nov–Apr. Month by month →
Warmest May (33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)), coolest Jan (24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C) low), wettest Jun (15 rain days), driest Jan (12). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Tidore: 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)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
12 rd
Feb
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
12 rd
Mar
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
13 rd
Apr
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
13 rd
May
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
14 rd
Jun
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
15 rd
Jul
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
15 rd
Aug
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
15 rd
Sep
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
14 rd
Oct
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
13 rd
Nov
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
12 rd
Dec
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
12 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
Use ojek (motorcycle taxi) for flexibility; speedboat from Ternate is the main entry point.
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Ternate
goDoor to door: ≈30 min total
Speedboat from Ternate harbour, about 20 min
Visit Ternate’s historic sites and airport for onward travel.
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.
Penginapan Visal Tidore
Simple guesthouse in Rum; basic rooms, no private bathroom.
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
- Rp150,000–200,000 excl. bed
- Mid
- Rp250,000–350,000 excl. bed
- High
- Rp400,000+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Guesthouse room (double)1 × 1 night × Rp300,000 | Rp300,000 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × Rp250,000 | Rp500,000 |
| Speedboat Ternate → Tidore (round‑trip)2 × Rp150,000 · check | Rp300,000 |
| Ojek ride per short trip2 × Rp20,000 · check | Rp40,000 |
| Guide for Kiematabu volcano hike2 × Rp250,000 · check | Rp500,000 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | Rp164,000 |
| Trip total≈ Rp902,000 per person per day, bed included | Rp1,804,000≈ US$110 |
2026 estimate in IDR; flights and international ferries excluded.
Prices of common things
| Kopi dabe (spiced coffee) | Rp5,000–8,000 |
| Food stall meal (nasi goreng, satay) | Rp10,000–20,000 |
| Speedboat ticket (one‑way) | Rp60,000–80,000 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Ferries are the only way in; schedule may change, check locally.
- Sultan’s Memorial Museum may be closed; verify before visiting.
- Volcano trail is unmarked; hire a guide for safety.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 110
- General emergency
- 112
- Ambulance
- 118
- Fire
- 113
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Emergency
- Police110
- General emergency112
- Ambulance118
- Fire113
Embassy
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Ternate → Tidore speedboat: about Rp70,000 per person, 20 min
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 Tidore. 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: Jul–Aug (clove harvest season) · avoid Nov–Apr (heavy rain, rough seas) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 1 area 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
- Boat‑to‑bed contract: speedboat from Ternate to Tidore, then guesthouse.
- Guide‑led volcano hike for safety.
Sources
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