Flight deals from Makassar, Indonesia

Why flights from Makassar make smart, flexible travel easy

Flying from Makassar sets you up for smooth connections across Indonesia and into Southeast Asia. Sultan Hasanuddin International sits in Maros, roughly 20 km from the city center, and it links Sulawesi with major hubs on Java and Bali, plus regional gateways like Singapore and Kuala Lumpur.

What makes Makassar a convenient springboard for Asia Pacific

You get the best of both worlds here. Domestic connectivity spans business heavy corridors to Jakarta, Surabaya, and Denpasar, while short hops reach island gateways around Sulawesi, Maluku, and Papua. Add a couple of well timed international routes and you have a handy launchpad for cheap one way flights from Makassar or quick weekend flights from Makassar without backtracking through multiple airports. Kiwi.com’s self transfer itineraries can stitch together separate tickets into a single trip, and our flexible filters and Travel Hacks help surface options you might not see elsewhere.

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Popular and trending destinations from Makassar right now

From weekday business runs to island escapes and city breaks, routes from Makassar cover a wide spectrum. Schedules and carriers change, but these examples show what travelers choose and why.

Short hops, island gateways, and long reach examples

Jakarta typically sees multiple daily nonstops with a flight time of about 2 hours 20 minutes, popular with business travelers and those connecting to long haul flights, subject to change. Surabaya and Denpasar are similar at around 2 hours 20 minutes nonstop, great for students, family visits, and quick beach breaks, subject to change. Around Sulawesi and East Indonesia, short sectors to Sorong, Kendari, Mamuju, Luwuk, and Palopo get divers and trekkers closer to national parks and reefs, often in under 90 minutes to about 2 hours, subject to change. Internationally, Kuala Lumpur and Singapore are classic city break choices at roughly 3 hours 30 minutes nonstop, with carriers such as AirAsia and others operating these routes, schedules subject to change. If you want last minute flights from Makassar to connect farther afield, combining a domestic hop with a regional international sector is a common tactic.

Connecting across Indonesia and Southeast Asia

When to book flights from Makassar for best value

Prices swing during major holidays, but you can tilt the odds in your favor with timing and tools. Shoulder months outside peak festivities tend to be calmer on price.

Smart timing, flexible dates, and automated alerts

Travel around Idul Fitri and the Christmas and New Year period usually sees higher demand. Outside those peaks, months like February, March, May, September, and October often bring steadier availability and value, though pricing always varies. For domestic trips, booking roughly four to six weeks ahead often balances choice and price, while international trips can reward six to ten weeks out, subject to change. Set up a Set a Price Alert so you get notified when fares move, then book the moment a price you like pops up. If your plans are flexible, use the Nomad Search Tool to arrange multi city journeys efficiently and try anywhere search to uncover cheaper nearby options. The Kiwi.com App keeps watch on your alerts and boarding passes so you can lock in deals fast.

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Airports and airlines in Makassar explained clearly for departures

Sultan Hasanuddin International is straightforward to navigate, with facilities that cover the essentials and connections that fit most itineraries. Here is how to get there and choose what suits your trip.

Getting to UPG and choosing carriers that suit your trip

Sultan Hasanuddin International Airport uses IATA code UPG and is located in Maros, about 20 km from central Makassar. The airport currently operates separate areas for domestic and international flights, and facilities include comfortable waiting areas, prayer rooms, and a children’s play area, subject to change. For ground transport, DAMRI runs an airport bus from about 08:00 to 00:00 with an hourly headway and a published fare last noted around Rp 27,000, sold from the terminal basement, subject to change. Official taxis to central Makassar are commonly offered at a fixed rate around Rp 100,000, with a typical journey time of roughly 30 to 60 minutes depending on traffic, subject to change. Full service options like the national carrier serve key domestic trunk routes, while value oriented airlines cover dense domestic networks and regional hops around Sulawesi and beyond. International links include services to Kuala Lumpur and Singapore, subject to change. If you need to reach destinations not offered as a single ticket, Kiwi.com’s self transfer hack can combine separate carriers into one itinerary. For peace of mind on these combinations, add the Kiwi.com Guarantee. It includes automatic check in, 24/7 instant chat support, and Disruption Protection if carriers cancel, reschedule, or significantly change part of your trip.

Navigating airport transfers and choosing airlines

Smart travel tips for flights from Makassar that save time

• Arrive at the airport at least two hours before domestic flights and three hours before international flights to clear check in and security without stress.
• The DAMRI airport bus is a budget friendly ride to or from Makassar, with services generally from morning to midnight at around hourly intervals and a modest fare, subject to change.
• If long haul is your goal, consider self transfer combinations via Jakarta or Denpasar to expand options for last minute flights and red eye departures.
• Keep baggage simple and verify allowances before you book, especially on low cost carriers, so your cheap flights from Makassar stay predictable on total cost.
• Use Price Alerts and flexible date views to spot cheap one way flights from Makassar and spontaneous weekend flights when demand dips.