โฐ Minimum Connection Times
Domestic โ Domestic
45
minutes
Domestic โ International
90
minutes
Interline Connections
120
minutes
๐ข Terminal Information
Andavadoaka Airport serves the remote coastal fishing village of Andavadoaka in southwestern Madagascar, positioned near a turquoise bay protected by barrier reefs that support abundant coral growth and marine biodiversity in the Velondriake protected area, meaning 'living with the sea' in the local Vezo language. The village of 1,500 inhabitants operates as a major Vezo fishing community and conservation research base, accessible only by 4ร4 vehicle during dry season, where the airport provides essential aviation access to this isolated marine conservation paradise.
The facility serves tourists and researchers accessing the nearby baobab forest featuring endemic Grandidier's baobabs (Adansonia grandidieri) with their distinctive dwarf growth caused by extremely dry, rocky limestone soil and salt pans, where the endangered trees grow only 4-5 meters high but develop massive trunks storing up to 120,000 liters of water. The airport enables access to conservation programs studying the unique reef ecosystem, whale watching activities, and visits to spectacular baobabs including one specimen with a 31-meter diameter.
Operational services support marine conservation research, eco-tourism operations, and essential connectivity for this remote Vezo community where traditional fishing culture meets cutting-edge marine conservation science. The airport provides crucial access to pristine diving sites, the extensive baobab forest exploration, and the broader Velondriake protected area's 0.64 kmยฒ of marine and coastal habitats where visitors experience Madagascar's extraordinary biodiversity, traditional fishing culture, and some of the world's most remarkable baobab trees in their natural limestone coastal environment.
๐ Connection Tips
Plan transfers carefully at Andavadoaka Airport.
โฐ Minimum Connection Times
Domestic โ Domestic
60
minutes
Domestic โ International
90
minutes
Interline Connections
150
minutes
๐ข Terminal Information
Ambatolahy (AHY) is a small rural airstrip serving the Ambatolahy area of Madagascar. Facilities consist of a single basic terminal hut adjacent to the runway, supporting charter and occasional scheduled regional services when operating. Checkโin is handled at a simple counter or directly by the operator; passengers board on foot across the apron, and arriving baggage is returned by hand in the same small building.\n\nThe layout is minimal and highly walkable. From dropโoff to the terminal is less than a minute, and from the terminal to the aircraft is typically a 30โ60 second walk depending on stand position. There are no buses, jet bridges, or transfersโeverything is groundโlevel with very short walking distances.\n\nDomestic security screening, when applied, is conducted at the entrance to the departures room and is usually a brief process given the light schedule. There are no immigration or customs facilities on site; international formalities for any onward itinerary are completed at major hubs such as Antananarivo (TNR).\n\nAmenities are very limited: basic seating, restrooms when staffed, and occasionally a kiosk for water or snacks coinciding with flight times. There are no lounges or retail shops, and WiโFi is typically unavailable. Ground transport is by preโarranged vehicles through local accommodations or drivers; there is no formal taxi stand.\n\nAccessibility is stepโfree at the terminal entrance and across the forecourt; staff can assist passengers with reduced mobility. Family facilities are minimalโbring baby supplies and snacks, as there are no onโsite shops.
๐ Connection Tips
Remote highland location with basic services. Weather conditions can affect operations. Limited ground transportation.
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