Traveling from Sorong Airport (SOQ) to Sam Ratulangi International Airport (MDC): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Sorong Airport to Sam Ratulangi International Airport is 1 hour 25 minutes.
The timezone in Manado is UTC+8, which is one hour behind Sorong.
You can choose from 59 weekly Sorong Airport to Sam Ratulangi International Airport flights. The 07:55 departure with TransNusa is the earliest you can take. TransNusa operates the last service of the day at 16:00.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to board your SOQ to MDC flight.
You'll likely experience bigger queues during popular months like June. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
Flying into Manado (and then exploring more of Indonesia!) is a snap with TransNusa. This popular airline offers direct flights from Sorong Airport to Sam Ratulangi International Airport.
TransNusa is the airline most travelers choose for this route.
Break up your flight or explore another city along the way with a stopover. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to see your options when searching for tickets from Sorong Airport to Sam Ratulangi International Airport. Many passengers pass through Sultan Hasanuddin International Airport on this route.
How to find the cheapest flights from Sorong Airport (SOQ) to Sam Ratulangi International Airport (MDC)
$58 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Sorong Airport to Sam Ratulangi International Airport flight. Return flights start from $122. These fares can change based on availability.
To secure cheap tickets from SOQ to MDC, reserve your trip seven months before your departure.
Schedule your trip for June. That's the cheapest month for flights from Sorong Airport to Sam Ratulangi International Airport. If your travel dates are flexible, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest airfare across every month.
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Handy information about Sorong Airport (SOQ)
When it comes to Sorong Airport's on-time performance, 72.34% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
Sorong Airport is about 8 kilometers from central Sorong. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the center, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Searching for a convenient hotel close to SOQ? If you're boarding an early flight from Sorong Airport to Sam Ratulangi International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Sam Ratulangi International Airport (MDC)
If you're getting in on a late Sorong Airport to Sam Ratulangi International Airport flight, few things top the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing shortly after at one of these hotels near MDC:
Drive into your next adventure with a Sam Ratulangi International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from TRAC Astra Rent A Car to explore parts of Manado that don't always get the spotlight.
To lock in the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Sam Ratulangi International Airport around one week in advance.
Getting from Sam Ratulangi International Airport (MDC) to central Manado
From Sam Ratulangi International Airport, Manado is approximately 16 kilometers away. It takes around 35 minutes to reach the center by car.
When to fly to Sam Ratulangi International Airport (MDC)
July is the busiest month for flights from Sorong Airport to Sam Ratulangi International Airport. For smaller crowds, head to Manado in February.
When booking your flight from Sorong Airport to Sam Ratulangi International Airport, think about the kind of weather you like. September is the warmest month in Manado, with temperatures ranging from 22ºC (72ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from SOQ to MDC in March if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 21ºC (70ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF) on average.
Explore more of Indonesia
Gorontalo is just one of the many places in Indonesia waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Manado. Around 225 kilometers away to the south-west, check out popular attractions including KAYRA PRIVATE POOL AND RESTO, Bele le uyun and Puncak Dumbo.
Around 290 kilometers east of Manado, Ternate is another essential stop in Indonesia. Experience major highlights starting with Fort Tolukko, Sulamadaha beach and Kalamata Fort.