Maumere is a town and seat capital of the Sikka Regency, which can be found on the island of Flores, which is part of the group of Lesser Sunda Islands. Among the attraction of Maumere is its handful of diving sites located around the island that is close to the city on the north coast part of the island as well as the relatively untouched nature. As such, in a way, it is the main gateway for tourists intending to come over to dive around the area. While Flores is among the tenth biggest islands in Indonesia, Maumere is relatively small in population, with roughly about 50,000 residents.

Airports in Maumere

Frans Xavier Seda Airport

Frans Xavier Seda Airport, also known as Maumere Airport and formerly known as Wai Oti Airport is the main airport in the Sika Regency that is meant to serve the city of Maumere and its nearby areas. Located less than five kilometers away from the city center, it is the major gateway to the regency and generally the island of Flores. Owned by the government of Indonesia and operated by PT Angkasa Pura I, Frans Xavier Seda Airport has been upgraded and renovated over time to accommodate the growing number of passengers in tandem with the rise in Flores’ popularity as well as the central function of Maumere. It has a terminal with an area of 3,000 square meters, with an apron, runway lights and precision approach path indicator. At an elevation of 35 meters the airport currently has a 2,250 meters runway with plans to further extend it to 2,500 meters in future. It mainly caters to many airlines such as Garuda Indonesia, NAM Air, TransNusa and Wings Air for destinations to and from Bali-Denpasar, Kupang, Labuan Bajo, Makassar and Waingapu among others. One may be able to come over to Maumere from Manila by heading to Jakarta or Bali-Denpasar first before taking the flight to this airport.

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When is the Best Time to Fly to Maumere?

The off-peak season to visit Maumere is typically in September, which can be great news as one can expect travel costs to be much lesser if you are travelling around this month because of the drop in flight and accommodation prices. The peak time to visit Maumere is usually around March, April and June, therefore expect prices to rise around this time. If you plan your trip well, you can undoubtedly save your money because the price for hotels and flights during the peak season will cost you a lot of money.

Maumere, in a similar fashion to other towns on the Flores, has a tropical wet and dry climate according to Köppen climate classification which implies hot and humid weather throughout the year with little to no variation in temperature. The average high temperature in Maumere around 29 and 35 degree Celsius while the average low is around 22.5 and 24.8 degree Celsius. There is the wet season which occurs from November to April while the dry season occurs from May to October.

As you spend your time in Maumere, you can look forward to participate in a handful of events in a similar fashion, just like a local would. To begin with, Maumere is predominantly inhabited by residents practicing the Christianity faith. As such, they will observe Christmas Day as their major celebration and public holiday, in addition to other Christianity-related celebrations like Easter Day. On the other hand, it also observed the federal public holiday such as Hari Raya Aidilfitri which is typically celebrated merrily nationwide and the Independence Day. There is also the Maumere Jazz Festival which attracts big names in the entertainment industry and is typically organized on an annual basis.

What are the Top 3 Things to Do in Maumere?

The government and locals' hard work to promote tourism in this area is undoubtedly not wasteful, as Maumere does have its own fair share of attractions. Tourists coming over to the town and the nearby regions should check the locations below when they are in town.

Mother of All Nations – A statue of Mother Mary that can be found at the peak of the hill of Nilo, it is a 28-meter tall statue complete with pedestal and foundation. Constructed in 2005, this copper-clad statue is the tallest statue in the town as well as within the Sikka Regency, and is certainly worthwhile checking out when in town.

Koka Beach – Located south of the town, the Koka Beach is an attraction of its own, a paradise beach with side-to-side bays and white sand as well as clear waters that are undoubtedly great for various activities such as swimming, sunbathing, picnicking or even strolling around. It is a tranquil destination that is relatively quiet, with only two guesthouses around.

Blidit Hot Springs – A natural hot springs in the middle of the jungle, one needs to reach the Blidit village first then trek for half an hour before reaching the area. It is a hidden gem in the area. However, a local guide is needed.