Traveling from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Sultan Hasanuddin International Airport (UPG): what you need to know
Makassar is two hours behind Brisbane and is in the UTC+8 timezone.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your BNE to UPG flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid sprinting to your gate.
Flying during a peak month like January? Public holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer queues at check-in and security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Break up your flight or take a detour to a new city with a stopover. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to see your options when searching for tickets from Brisbane Airport to Sultan Hasanuddin International Airport. Many travelers pass through Ngurah Rai International Airport when flying between BNE and UPG.
How to find the cheapest flights from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Sultan Hasanuddin International Airport (UPG)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Brisbane Airport to Sultan Hasanuddin International Airport flight is $362. A round-trip plane ticket right now is $685. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from BNE to UPG, book early. Airlines tend to offer the most competitive fares when flights are first made available.
If you can be flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' search function. It'll find the cheapest price in each month when looking for a flight from Brisbane Airport to Sultan Hasanuddin International Airport.
Getting your hands on cheap flights from BNE to UPG is a piece of cake with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you when a new discounted fare appears.
Secure the right flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Brisbane Airport to Sultan Hasanuddin International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by arrival and departure times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Brisbane Airport (BNE)
Of all flights departing from Brisbane Airport, 66.16% land on schedule at their destination.
Central Brisbane to Brisbane Airport is around 21 kilometers. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 25 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a journey time of around 30 minutes.
Taking an early flight from Brisbane Airport to Sultan Hasanuddin International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these stays close to BNE:
Arriving at Sultan Hasanuddin International Airport (UPG)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Brisbane Airport to Sultan Hasanuddin International Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near UPG instead:
Getting from Sultan Hasanuddin International Airport (UPG) to central Makassar
From Sultan Hasanuddin International Airport, Makassar is approximately 19 kilometers away. It takes around 25 minutes to get to the center driving.
Traveling to the center on public transport takes about 3 hours.
When to fly to Sultan Hasanuddin International Airport (UPG)
August is the most popular month for flights from Brisbane Airport to Sultan Hasanuddin International Airport. To skip the crowds, go to Makassar in February.
The warmest month in Makassar is October, with temperatures ranging between 23ºC (73ºF) and 35ºC (95ºF). Book your flights from Brisbane Airport to Sultan Hasanuddin International Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
Look for cheap tickets from BNE to UPG in August if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 22ºC (72ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF) on average.
Explore more of Indonesia
You've seen Makassar, now it's time to explore more of Indonesia. Journey about 483 kilometers north to Palu to tick off its top attractions. From Pantai Dupa to Perumahan Mahkota Indah II Residence and Petobo Memorial Forest, there's plenty to keep you busy.
Around 370 kilometers east of Makassar, Kendari is another favorite stop in Indonesia. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Nambo Beach, Kendari Beach and Taman Graha Asri.
