Indonesia is one of the popular holiday destinations among the Singaporeans. It is located near Singapore. Indonesia is a big island surrounded by many small islands. There are many interesting towns in Indonesia and one of them is Sampit. It is a beautiful city located in Central Kalimantan, Indonesia. Sampit is located in the banks of Sampit River. Hence, it is called as Sampit. While other sources say that Sampit was a named based on the Tionghoa words "sam" for the number three and "it" for the number one. It is surrounded by high mountain, beautiful green rainforest and long river. It is home to many endangered species of flora and fauna. It is also located far from the bustling cities and skyscrapers. Hence it is a perfect gateway for the nature lover. It is also the biggest timber port in Indonesia. There are many interesting attractions in this town, like Blue Lake and Pandaran Beach. Hence, it is very popular among visitors who like to explore new things.

Airports in Sampit

Asan Airport

Asan Airport is a domestic airport. It is located five kilometres from the city centre. It connects the city of Sampit with other parts of Indonesia. However, the planes here only fly to selected destinations only. There are no direct flights from Singapore to this airport. H. Asan Airport has many facilities like restrooms, money changer counter, free Wi-Fi and shops inside the airport. Hence, you can dine-in or shop while waiting for your flight. Besides, there are many public transportations available in this airport for everyone to use here daily.

How to get cheap flights to Sampit?

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What is the best time to fly to Sampit?

Sampit has a tropical rainforest climate. The temperatures in this city are ranged from 30°C to 32°C. The weather in this city is mostly warm and pleasant. The highest temperature recorded in this city is 33 °C while the coldest temperature recorded was 18°C. The ideal time to visit this city is from June to September. During those months the weather is pleasantly warm, suitable for outdoor activities. From May, July and August are the months with fewer crowds. Hence, the flight tickets and accommodations will be lower than usual rates. Visitors are advised to check the weather forecast and planned the journey before visiting this town. There are many festivals celebrated in Sampit like Eid and Christmas. The Dayaks in Sampit will celebrate Gawai Festival annually.

What are the top 3 things to do in Sampit?

Blue Lake – Blue Lake is one of the natural attractions in Sampit. Many locals and tourists visit this place to enjoy their quality time with friends and family. You can do many activities in this place like jogging, strolling around, picnic or sightseeing. The vie here is breathtaking, so make sure you take many beautiful photos.

Borneo City Sampit – If you want to shop, you can visit Borneo City Sampit. It is the first mall opened in Sampit. It is located on Jl. Jendral Sudirman, Magic University, Sampit 74312, Indonesia. You can visit this mall to buy things from food to clothes. Many shops inside this mall will give you many choices of brands. It also has many facilities like ATM machine and praying rooms. It also has a cinema so that you can watch the latest movie with your friends and family. It also has many delicious restaurants and cafes. The parking spaces are also huge. Hence, you can come to this mall by car and able to park easily. It opens daily from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Mentaya River – Mentaya River is located at Sampit. It is the main river in Sampit. Hence, it becomes the main transportation for the community in Sampit and nearby towns to travel to another town. You can take a boat trip to go across the river. The main attraction in Mentaya River is the huge fish statue located at the centre of the park. You can do many activities in this place like sightseeing, strolling around and take many beautiful pictures. Besides, there are many restaurants located in this place.