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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
    5h 28m
    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 243–292

  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 24m
    RM 620–889

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

Calendar12Weekly Planes
Duration6h 2mAverage Duration
TicketRM 398Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,284.9 km
  • Duration: 5h 28m

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

AirAsia, Malaysia Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Sultan Hasanuddin International Airport (UPG) to Kuching International Airport (KCH) twice daily.

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