How to travel from East Nusa Tenggara to Makassar, Indonesia

The distance between East Nusa Tenggara and Makassar is around 519km (322 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 1h 50m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from East Nusa Tenggara to Makassar by plane, ferry and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out MakassarEast Nusa Tenggara if you're planning a return trip.

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Fly

Fly from Maumere (MOF) to Sultan Hasanuddin (UPG).

  • Duration1h 50m
  • Flight time1h 30m
  • Typical cost
    IDR 1,288,105($86)
Operated by

Wings Air

2 similiar routes

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Ferry and Car

Take a ferry to Ende then drive to Maumere then take a ferry to Makassar.

  • Duration1 day 8h
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    IDR 524,230($35)
Operated by

Multiple operators

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between East Nusa Tenggara and Makassar

There are several options for getting from East Nusa Tenggara to Makassar by plane, ferry and car. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then drive which costs around IDR 524,230 ($35) and will take around 1 day 8h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 1h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately IDR 1,288,105 ($86).

The distance between East Nusa Tenggara and Makassar is around 519km (322 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 407km (253 miles)

It takes around 1h 50m to get from East Nusa Tenggara and Makassar by plane.

The quickest way to get from East Nusa Tenggara to Makassar is to fly which takes around 1h 50m and will set you back approx IDR 1,288,105 ($86).

The cheapest way to travel between East Nusa Tenggara and Makassar is to take a ferry and then drive which will typically cost around IDR 524,230 ($35) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between East Nusa Tenggara and Makassar. We recommend that you fly from Maumere (MOF) to Sultan Hasanuddin (UPG). instead which will take 1h 50m.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between East Nusa Tenggara and Makassar. We recommend that you fly from Maumere (MOF) to Sultan Hasanuddin (UPG). instead which will take 1h 50m.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from East Nusa Tenggara and Makassar. Flights depart from Maumere (MOF) and arrive at Sultan Hasanuddin (UPG). The flight takes around 1h 30m.

Yes there is a direct flight between East Nusa Tenggara and Makassar with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 1h 30m.

Wings Air fly between East Nusa Tenggara and Makassar. Flights depart from Maumere (MOF) and and arrive into Sultan Hasanuddin (UPG). These flights usually take around 1h 30m.

The flight from East Nusa Tenggara to Makassar typically takes around 1h 30m. Flights depart from Maumere (MOF) and and arrive into Sultan Hasanuddin (UPG).

The closest major airport to Makassar is Sultan Hasanuddin International Airport (UPG) (UPG) which is approximately 16km (10 miles) from Makassar. Tampa Padang Airport (MJU) (MJU) and Baubau Airport (BUW) (BUW) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from East Nusa Tenggara to Makassar. We recommend that you fly from Maumere (MOF) to Sultan Hasanuddin (UPG). instead which will take 1h 50m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from East Nusa Tenggara to Makassar is to fly which takes, on average, 1h 50m and will usually cost around IDR 1,288,105 ($86).

How do I get from East Nusa Tenggara to Makassar

Compare travel optionsbetween East Nusa Tenggara and Makassar

Transport options from East Nusa Tenggara to Makassar
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 2 similar
1h 50m
IDR 1,288,105($86)
on demand519km (322 miles)
Fly to Sultan Hasanuddin (UPG)3h 15m
IDR 1,782,375($120)
on demand1,599km (994 miles)
Fly to Sultan Hasanuddin (UPG)3h 35m
IDR 1,857,265($125)
on demand1,608km (999 miles)
Ferry and Car
1 day 8h
IDR 524,230($35)
once a week945km (587 miles)

Top Carriersoperating between East Nusa Tenggara and Makassar

Airlines

Ferry operators

Airports near Makassar

The following major airports near Makassar offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Indonesia and internationally.

UPG
Sultan Hasanuddin International Airport (UPG)
International Airport
Distance
16km (10 miles) from Makassar
MJU
Tampa Padang Airport (MJU)
Domestic Airport
Distance
286km (178 miles) from Makassar
BUW
Baubau Airport (BUW)
Domestic Airport
Distance
352km (219 miles) from Makassar