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How to get fromMakassar to Papuaby plane or ferry

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There are 5 ways to get from Makassar to Papua by plane or ferry

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  1. Fly to Nabire Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Sultan Hasanuddin International Airport (UPG) to Nabire Airport (NBX)plane plane UPG - NBX
    2h 44m
    Rp 3,732,524–10,156,619

  2. Ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Makassar to Jayapuraferry ferry KM Dobonsolo
    4d 20h
    Rp 800,000–1,000,000

  3. Fly to Tembagapura Timika Airport

    1. Fly from Sultan Hasanuddin International Airport (UPG) to Tembagapura Timika Airport (TIM)plane plane UPG - TIM
    3h 14m
    Rp 3,857,524–7,686,619

  4. Fly to Jayapura Sentani Airport

    1. Fly from Sultan Hasanuddin International Airport (UPG) to Jayapura Sentani Airport (DJJ)plane plane UPG - DJJ
    3h 44m
    Rp 3,632,524–5,656,619

  5. Fly to Mopah Airport

    1. Fly from Sultan Hasanuddin International Airport (UPG) to Mopah Airport (MKQ)plane plane UPG - MKQ
    3h 48m
    Rp 3,447,524–6,175,619

Sultan Hasanuddin International Airport (UPG) to Nabire Airport (NBX) flights

Calendar17Weekly Planes
Duration3h 16mAverage Duration
TicketRp 2,334,121Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,798.4 km
  • Duration: 2h 44m

What companies run services between Makassar, Indonesia and Papua, Indonesia?

PT. Sriwijaya Air and Batik Air fly from Sultan Hasanuddin International Airport (UPG) to Nabire Airport (NBX) twice daily. Alternatively, Pelni operates a ferry from Makassar to Jayapura once daily. Tickets cost Rp 800,000–1,000,000 and the journey takes 4d 20h.

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