How to find cheap flights to Makassar Sultan Hasanuddin International Airport (UPG)
$1,548 is currently the cheapest price for a return flight to Makassar Sultan Hasanuddin International Airport. For a one-way plane ticket to UPG, the lowest fare is $510.
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Book as early as possible. You might even be able to pick up some amazing early bird deals on tickets to Makassar, where Makassar Sultan Hasanuddin International Airport is located.
Expand your search for cheap flights to Makassar by clicking the 'Add nearby airports' box. This will allow you to compare fares for all the airports closest to your departure and destination points and could help keep costs down.
If you aren't in a hurry to travel to Makassar, think about going the long way round. You might find cheaper plane tickets to Makassar Sultan Hasanuddin International Airport by booking a flight with a stop or two.
Best time to go to Makassar
You can usually catch the cheapest flight to Makassar in May.
If you have flexible travel dates, take advantage of the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the cheapest month, and even day of the year, for flights to UPG.
February is the most popular month for flights to UPG. It's the perfect time to see Makassar at its busiest and best.
Travel in December if you prefer your vacation with fewer crowds. This is the quietest period of the year and also when plane tickets to Makassar are typically more affordable.
The weather can make or break your trip, so consider the kind of conditions you want to get away in. Makassar is warmest in October, with averages of between 24ºC (75ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF).
August has the lowest temperatures, ranging from about 22ºC (72ºF) to 31ºC (88ºF).
With six days of rain on average, August is the driest month in Makassar.
The wettest time of year is January. Plan your trip then and you can expect to get around 23 days of rainfall.
Flying to Makassar Sultan Hasanuddin International Airport (UPG): What you need to know
Avoid the layovers and get to Makassar quickly. Lock in a direct flight to Makassar Sultan Hasanuddin International Airport with one of these airlines:
Grumeti Air is most likely to get you there on time. Up to 81% of its flights into this airport land without being late, making it a great choice when booking your UPG plane ticket.
The timezone at UPG is UTC+8.
Crawl into bed shortly after your flight to UPG. Choose one of these hotels close to Makassar Sultan Hasanuddin International Airport and you'll be snoozing in no time:
Flights out of Makassar Sultan Hasanuddin International Airport reach their destination on schedule 55% of the time. This figure shows how the airport performs overall in terms of punctuality.
Getting to central Makassar from Makassar Sultan Hasanuddin International Airport (UPG)
UPG is about 21 kilometers from central Makassar.
You'll get to the center in around 35 minutes if you're catching a cab or a ride-share after your flight to UPG.
You can expect the trip to take roughly 50 minutes when using public transport.
A good hotel can make all the difference. Settle in at one of these guest-approved stays in Makassar:
Makassar highlights
Put these popular sights at the top of your must-see list after stepping off your flight to Makassar:
Tongkonan het Traditionele Houten paalhuis van Toraja: A memorable preview of the city's highlights, this landmark is around 5 kilometers southwest of the center.
Pantai Tanjung Bunga: Take a tour of this landmark next. Around 5 kilometers west of the city center, it's well worth visiting for the full Makassar experience.
How to get to Galesong from Makassar Sultan Hasanuddin International Airport (UPG)
Off to the nearby city of Galesong? It's about 40 kilometers from UPG. It'll take you around 1 hour 15 minutes to drive to the center.
Traveling from Makassar Sultan Hasanuddin International Airport (UPG) to Sinjai
Sinjai is around 80 kilometers from Makassar Sultan Hasanuddin International Airport if you're going in that direction.
It'll take you 4 hours or so to drive to Sinjai.
Explore more of Indonesia
Up for more adventures? Parepare is an essential stop in Indonesia. It's about 121 kilometers north of Makassar and features Paputo Beach, Taman Lamario (Monumen Perahu Phinisi) and B.J. Habibie Floating Mosque.
Another city in Indonesia that has plenty of appeal is Palopo. From Makassar, it's roughly 241 kilometers north and offers highlights like PURA MANDIRA TAMAN SARI and Taman Masjid Agung Palopo. Make time for Pantai Songka too.
