There are 4 ways to get from Makassar to Palu by plane, ferry, car, or car ferry
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Sultan Hasanuddin International Airport (UPG) to Mutiara Sis Al-Jufrie Airport (PLW)plane UPG - PLW
1h 30mRp 1,582,524–1,921,619Ferry, car ferry
cheapest- Take the ferry from Makassar to Balikpapanferry Km Bukit Siguntang
- Take the carferry from Semayang Balikpapan to Taipacarferry
2d 2hRp 426,373–5,109,945Ferry
- Take the ferry from Makassar to Balikpapanferry Km Bukit Siguntang
- Take the ferry from Balikpapan to Pantoloanferry Km Labobar
39h 22mRp 611,373–744,945Drive 767.6 km
- Drive from Makassar to Palucar 767.6 km
11h 15mRp 1,520,736–2,196,619
Sultan Hasanuddin International Airport (UPG) to Mutiara Sis Al-Jufrie Airport (PLW) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Makassar to Palu is to ferry which costs Rp600000 - Rp750000 and takes 39h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Makassar to Palu is to fly which takes 1h 30m and costs Rp1500000 - Rp2000000.
No, there is no direct ferry from Makassar to Palu. However, there are services departing from Makassar and arriving at Pantoloan via Balikpapan. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 39h 22m.
The distance between Makassar and Palu is 489 km. The road distance is 767.6 km.
The best way to get from Makassar to Palu without a car is to ferry which takes 39h 22m and costs Rp600000 - Rp750000.
It takes approximately 1h 30m to get from Makassar to Palu, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Makassar to Palu is 768 km. It takes approximately 11h 15m to drive from Makassar to Palu.
There are 35+ hotels available in Palu.
What companies run services between Makassar, Indonesia and Palu, Indonesia?
Lion Mentari Airlines, Indonesia AirAsia, and three other airlines fly from Sultan Hasanuddin International Airport (UPG) to Mutiara Sis Al-Jufrie Airport (PLW) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Makassar to Palu via Balikpapan and Pantoloan in around 39h 22m.
- Website
- lionair.co.id
Flights from Sultan Hasanuddin International Airport to Mutiara Sis Al-Jufrie Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rp 1,400,000–1,700,000
- Phone
- +62 811-1621-162
- [email protected]
- Website
- facebook.com
Ferry from Makassar to Balikpapan
- Ave. Duration
- 25h 12m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rp 270,000–330,000
- Book at
- pelni.co.id
- Economy Class
- Rp 270,000–330,000
Ferry from Balikpapan to Pantoloan
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 49m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rp 220,000–270,000
- Schedules at
- pelni.co.id
- Economy Class
- Rp 220,000–270,000
Ferry from Makassar to Balikpapan
- Ave. Duration
- 25h 12m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rp 270,000–330,000
- Book at
- pelni.co.id
- Economy Class
- Rp 270,000–330,000
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