Motorbike parking at AAP exists, but details stay offline
Aji Pangeran Tumenggung Pranoto International Airport (AAP) sits about 25 km from downtown Samarinda, in a city where motorbikes dominate traffic, yet the official “Parkir Motor” area barely shows up in any English‑language guide or review. Expect a basic, local-style setup near the main terminal 1 access roads rather than a polished, app-bookable facility. If you ride in from Samarinda or Tenggarong, plan extra time on Jl. Poros Samarinda–Bontang in case traffic stacks up before the terminal turnoff.
No published map for AAP lists Parkir Motor by zone letter or row number, and neither Spotterguide nor Airpaz gives a gate or entrance reference for two‑wheelers, so assume the motorcycle section sits off the same access loop used by cars and short‑term parking. Follow on-site “Parkir Motor” signs in Bahasa Indonesia, and budget 5–10 extra minutes to find a space before walking to departures at terminal 1. Bring small cash in rupiah; regional airports in East Kalimantan still lean on cash payment for low-cost parking.
Because there are zero public traveler reports, there’s no reliable data on daily pricing, but similar Indonesian airports charge motorbikes a flat hourly or per‑entry rate in the Rp 2.000–5.000 range. That makes riding cheaper than using a car and often quicker than hunting for a Grab or taxi during morning peaks between 06:00 and 09:00. Don’t leave helmets loose; use a lock or the under‑seat compartment, as you would at any city lot in Samarinda.
Big picture: assume Parkir Motor at AAP is uncovered, quite full during weekend departures, and run with basic barrier tickets or a manual kiosk near the entrance. Take a quick photo of your row or nearby landmark, since there’s no official online map to help you find the bike on return. One last tip: land after dark from Jakarta or Balikpapan and you may hit lighter traffic on the 25 km ride back into Samarinda, but still keep your headlight and rain gear ready for sudden showers.