Cheap flights from Riyadh to Makassar from £478

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2 stops
Mon, May 18
Riyadh RUHMakassar UPG
£478
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Sun, May 17
Riyadh RUHMakassar UPG
£478
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Wed, May 13
Riyadh RUHMakassar UPG
£483
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Mon, May 18
Riyadh RUHMakassar UPG
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Mon, May 18 – Sat, May 23
Riyadh RUHMakassar UPG
£843
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Mon, May 18 – Sat, May 23
Riyadh RUHMakassar UPG
£853
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Sun, May 17 – Sat, May 23
Riyadh RUHMakassar UPG
£856
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Wed, May 13 – Mon, May 18
Riyadh RUHMakassar UPG
£860
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How much do flights to Makassar cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£478

Cheapest round-trip

£843

Average round-trip

£875

Includes rare itinerary

Travel hack

Most popular airline

Lion Air

Getting from Makassar airport to the city center

Fastest options: taxi and ride-hailing services. Best value: DAMRI airport bus and public minibuses (pete-pete).

Makassar, the largest city in eastern Indonesia, is served by Sultan Hasanuddin International Airport (UPG), located approximately 20 km northeast of the city center. The airport offers various airport transfers to city center destinations including taxis, ride-hailing services, airport buses, and public transport. Journey times typically range from 30 minutes to over an hour depending on traffic conditions, which can be heavy during peak hours on the main road connecting the airport to downtown Makassar.

Transport Option

Typical Time

Typical Cost

Frequency

Best For

45-75 min

Rp 27,000 (approximately $1.70 USD; fixed fare)

every 30–60 min (traffic dependent)

budget travelers

30-60 min

Rp 100,000-Rp 150,000 (approximately $6–10 USD; metered fare)

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

convenience with luggage

30-60 min

Rp 70,000-Rp 120,000 (approximately $4.50–8 USD; varies with demand)

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

app-based convenience

30-60 min

Rp 70,000-Rp 120,000 (approximately $4.50–8 USD; varies with demand)

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

local app users

30-60 min

Rp 200,000-Rp 350,000 (approximately $13–22 USD; fixed rate)

pre-booked (traffic dependent)

guaranteed pickup

30-60 min

Rp 300,000-Rp 600,000 (approximately $19–38 USD per day)

on-demand during office hours (traffic dependent)

flexibility and exploration

Notes:

  • Prices in IDR; table created in 2025 and subject to change.
  • Traffic between the airport and city center can be heavy during morning and evening rush hours, significantly extending travel times.
  • Ride-hailing pickup points are located outside the arrivals terminal; follow signs for online transportation.
  • DAMRI buses operate to Mall Panakkukang and other central locations; confirm the route before boarding.
  • We recommend checking official transport websites for your travel planning.

Updated: December 2025

Key info about flying to Makassar

Depart from
King Khalid International
Arrive to
Sultan Hasanuddin International
Average flights per week
395
Flight distance

Check-in for a flight from Riyadh to Makassar

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
Lion AirLNIJTYes
Etihad AirwaysETDEYNo
Qatar AirwaysQTRQRYes
Batik AirBTKIDYes
Saudi Arabian AirlinesSVASVYes

Online check-in is not available for these airlines.

Weather in Makassar

Average Weather

MonthAverage monthly max temperatureAverage monthly min temperature
January28°C24°C
February28°C24°C
March29°C24°C
April29°C24°C
May30°C24°C
June29°C24°C
July29°C23°C
August30°C23°C
September31°C23°C
October32°C25°C
November30°C25°C
December29°C25°C
Hottest Month
32°C
October
Coldest month
23°C
August
Sunny days
183
days per year

14 day forecast

Saturday
9 May
94%
30°C25°C
16 May
89%
25°C25°C
Sunday
10 May
89%
27°C25°C
17 May
86%
30°C24°C
Monday
11 May
89%
30°C25°C
18 May
82%
29°C24°C
Tuesday
12 May
81%
30°C25°C
19 May
85%
28°C25°C
Wednesday
13 May
89%
29°C25°C
20 May
89%
29°C24°C
Thursday
14 May
88%
30°C25°C
21 May
81%
29°C24°C
Friday
15 May
83%
30°C25°C
22 May
30°C25°C
The most popular airlines for this route are Lion Air, Etihad Airways, Qatar Airways, Batik Air, and Saudi Arabian Airlines. Riyadh and Makassar have 395 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular routes to and from Riyadh?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Riyadh and London, Jeddah, Dubai, Manchester, Cairo, Medina, Birmingham, Dammam, Amman, Manila, Tabuk, Abha, Glasgow, Ta if, Manama, Istanbul, Beirut, Islamabad, Doha, Hyderabad.
What are the most popular routes to and from Makassar?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Makassar and Jakarta, Bali, Denpasar, Kuala Lumpur, Surabaya, Singapore, Labuan Bajo, Melbourne, Sydney, Bangkok, Praya, Lombok, Cairns, Brisbane, Java, Palu, Manila, Hanoi, Bengaluru, Chennai, Seoul.
Which airports are there in Riyadh?
Riyadh is mainly served by King Khalid International. But there are other airports nearby, including Riyadh Air Base.
What airports are near Makassar?
The main airport in Makassar is Sultan Hasanuddin International. It is also served by Sultan Hasanuddin International.
Which airlines fly between Riyadh and Makassar?
Currently, you can fly between Riyadh and Makassar with Lion Air, Etihad Airways, Qatar Airways, Batik Air, Saudi Arabian Airlines.
When’s the best time to travel between Riyadh and Makassar?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Riyadh and Makassar, you can enter a date range into the departure and return fields. Most carriers on the Kiwi.com website allow you to search and book up to six months from the day of your search. Order the search results by the best, cheapest, or fastest route, or find the cheapest outbound and return combination in the pricing table.
What flights operate between Riyadh and Makassar?
Traveling between Riyadh and Makassar, you can choose between direct (nonstop) flights or flights with one or more stops. You can select the number of stops on your journey, including an overnight stopover, and the duration of the stopover. What’s more, you can also select where you want to have your stopover. Want to say "Hi" to a friend in another city en route to your destination? Or fancy a quick round of shopping? Go Multi-City or Nomad and add places to your search that you wish to visit.
How many airports are there near Makassar?
There are a number of airports in and around Makassar. The main one is Sultan Hasanuddin International and other nearby airports include Sultan Hasanuddin International.
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Riyadh and Makassar depart?
This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from Riyadh, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Riyadh and Makassar arrive?
What time do flights between Riyadh and Makassar depart?
What time do flights between Riyadh and Makassar arrive?

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