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How to get fromMakassar to Kuchingby plane, ferry, or bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Makassar to Kuching by plane, ferry, or bus

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  1. Fly to Kuching International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Sultan Hasanuddin International Airport (UPG) to Kuching International Airport (KCH)plane plane UPG - KCH
    6h 18m
    RM 450–1,480

  2. Ferry, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Makassar to Surabayaferry ferry
    2. Take the ferry from Surabaya - Tanjung Perak Port to Pontianakferry ferry
    3. Take the bus from Pontianak to Kuchingbus bus
    4d 6h
    RM 215–253

  3. Fly to Supadio, bus

    1. Fly from Sultan Hasanuddin International Airport (UPG) to Supadio (PNK)plane plane UPG - PNK
    2. Take the bus from Pontianak to Kuchingbus bus
    12h 56m
    RM 590–849

Sultan Hasanuddin International Airport (UPG) to Kuching International Airport (KCH) flights

Calendar8Weekly Planes
Duration6h 21mAverage Duration
TicketRM 394Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,284.9 km
  • Duration: 6h 18m

What companies run services between Makassar, Indonesia and Kuching, Malaysia?

AirAsia, Malaysia Airlines, and Scoot Tigerair fly from Sultan Hasanuddin International Airport (UPG) to Kuching International Airport (KCH) once daily.

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