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Nunukan
Spend a day in Nunukan, catch the 09:00 or 14:00 ferry to Tawau (RM41, 1 h) and visit Batu Lamampu beach or Kayan Mentarang park.Spend a day in Nunukan, catch the 9:00 AM or 2:00 PM ferry to Tawau (RM41, 1 h) and visit Batu Lamampu beach or Kayan Mentarang park.
Nunukan is a border town on Sebatik Island, East Kalimantan. It is a transit hub to Tawau, Malaysia, with a small selection of beaches, a national park nearby and cheap mikrolet transport. One full day covers the ferry, a beach or park visit, and a quick town stroll.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- IDR
- Best months
- May–Oct
- avoid Nov–Apr (rainy season)
- Airport
- NUN
- Nights
- 1
Not a trip line yet
Rules in force · 6Drug trafficking can carry the death penalty in Singapore…
- Southeast Asia ↗Drug trafficking can carry the death penalty in Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Vietnam, Laos, Thailand, Brunei and Myanmar; never carry a bag or parcel for anyone.
- Southeast Asia ↗Carry a passport valid for at least six months from entry with two blank pages; airlines refuse boarding on less.
- Indonesia ↗Buy the visa on arrival or e-visa only on the official Immigration portal; lookalike sites charge extra.
- Indonesia ↗Complete the All Indonesia digital arrival and customs form before landing; it is free.
- Indonesia ↗Foreign visitors to Bali pay a one-off tourist levy; keep the payment proof on your phone.
- Indonesia ↗Riding a motorbike needs a valid licence that covers motorbikes (an international permit alongside your own) and a helmet; check your insurance covers it.
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 Nunukan110 ▾
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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 Nunukan, 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
- SafetyNunukan is generally safe for day visitors; watch for petty theft near the port and keep travel documents for border checks.
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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 · 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.
- AirportcheckNUN Nunukan Airport (Domestic flights to Balikpapan and Tarakan; check schedule).
- Getting aroundMikrolet minibuses cost Rp3,000 and stop anywhere; walk to nearby beaches (8 km (5 mi)) or park (≈30 km (19 mi)).Mikrolet minibuses cost Rp3,000 and stop anywhere; walk to nearby beaches (5 mi (8 km)) or park (≈19 mi (30 km)).
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee at local cafeRp10,000–15,000
- Budget bedBudget hotel room, a night, per roomRp150,000
- Mid-range bedBudget hotel room, a night, per roomRp250,000
- High-end bedBudget hotel room, a night, per roomRp400,000
A day, not counting the bed: Budget Rp30,000 · Mid Rp50,000 · High Rp80,000
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
- NUN Nunukan Airport (Domestic flights to Balikpapan and Tarakan; check schedule)
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
Best
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Jun
Best
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
Best
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Oct
Best
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Nov
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Dec
Avoid
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Best: May–Oct. 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 Jan (12 rain days), driest Jul (5). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Nunukan: next 7 days
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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)
11 rd
Mar
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
10 rd
Apr
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
9 rd
May
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
7 rd
Jun
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
6 rd
Jul
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
5 rd
Aug
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
5 rd
Sep
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
6 rd
Oct
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
8 rd
Nov
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
10 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
Mikrolet minibuses cost Rp3,000 and stop anywhere; walk to nearby beaches (8 km) or park (≈30 km).
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Tarakan
goDoor to door: ≈2 h round‑trip
Ferry from Nunukan port, about 1 h
Marshy island, good for a quick beach stop.
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.
Lenflin Hotel
Central town, close to port
Hotel Idabus
Jl Pelabuhan Baru, near ferry terminal
Hotel Nunukan
Jalan Jend. A. Yani, basic rooms
Neo Fortuna
South of central park, new
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
- Rp30,000–45,000 excl. bed
- Mid
- Rp45,000–70,000 excl. bed
Trip budget
| Budget hotel room1 × 1 night × Rp150,000 | Rp150,000 |
| Food, local transport, entries1 × 1 day × Rp30,000 | Rp30,000 |
| Ferry to Tawau (one way)1 × Rp350,000 · RM41 ≈ Rp350,000 (check exchange rate) | Rp350,000 |
| Port tax1 × Rp8,000 · Collected before boarding | Rp8,000 |
| Mikrolet ride1 × Rp3,000 · Typical intra‑town fare | Rp3,000 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | Rp54,100 |
| Trip total≈ Rp595,100 per person per day, bed included | Rp595,100≈ US$40 |
2026 estimate in IDR; flights and international ferry not included.
Prices of common things
| Ferry ticket (Nunukan ↔ Tawau)Check schedule | RM41 (~Rp350,000) |
| Port taxPer person | Rp8,000 |
| Mikrolet ride | Rp3,000 |
| Coffee at local cafe | Rp10,000–15,000 |
| Meal (rice & fish) | Rp15,000–30,000 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Visa‑on‑arrival not available; obtain visa beforehand.
- Port tax Rp8,000 per person is collected before ferry departure.
- Ferry schedule: two daily departures at 09:00 and 14:00; check for changes.Ferry schedule: two daily departures at 9:00 AM and 2:00 PM; check for changes.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 110
- General
- 112
- Ambulance
- 118
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Emergency
- Police110
- General112
- Ambulance118
Embassy
Indonesian consular services are in Balikpapan; nearest foreign embassy is in Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia (check hours).
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Nunukan → Tawau ferry: RM41 (~Rp350,000), 1 h, departures 09:00 & 14:00RM41 (~Rp350,000), 1 h, departures 9:00 AM & 2:00 PM
- Mikrolet intra‑town: Rp3,000 per ride
Say or show
- Maaf — Excuse me / Sorry (maaf)
- Terima kasih — Thank you (tərima kasih)
- Berapa harganya? — How much is it? (bərapa harganya?)
- Di mana terminal feri? — Where is the ferry terminal? (di mana terminal feri?)
- Bisa pakai kartu? — Can I pay by card? (bisa pakai kartu?)
- Di mana toilet? — Where is the toilet? (di mana toilet?)
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 Nunukan. 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: May–Oct · avoid Nov–Apr (rainy season) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 4 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 2 bands
- 1 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Ferry‑to‑Tawau link for cross‑border day trips.
- Mikrolet routes to beaches and park entrances.
- Budget‑friendly hotels near port for one‑night stays.
Sources
- secondaryWikidata – Nunukan
- secondaryWikivoyage: Nunukan, revision 5047773 (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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