The distance between Jayapura and Palu is around 2,849km (1,770 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 5h 20m.
We've found 2 different ways to get from Jayapura to Palu by plane and ferry. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Palu → Jayapura if you're planning a return trip.
Fly from Jayapura (DJJ) to Palu (PLW).
Lion Mentari Airlines
+ 2 othersTake a ferry to Pantoloan.
Pelni
There are several options for getting from Jayapura to Palu by plane and ferry. The cheapest option is to take a ferry which costs around IDR 898,675 ($60) and will take around 5 days. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 5h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately IDR 4,298,675 ($285).
The distance between Jayapura and Palu is around 2,849km (1,770 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 2,323km (1,443 miles)
It takes around 5h 20m to get from Jayapura and Palu by plane.
The quickest way to get from Jayapura to Palu is to fly which takes around 5h 20m and will set you back approx IDR 4,298,675 ($285).
The cheapest way to travel between Jayapura and Palu is to take a ferry which will typically cost around IDR 898,675 ($60) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Jayapura and Palu. We recommend that you fly from Jayapura (DJJ) to Palu (PLW). instead which will take 5h 20m.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Jayapura and Palu. We recommend that you fly from Jayapura (DJJ) to Palu (PLW). instead which will take 5h 20m.
Yes there is a ferry service that runs between Jayapura and Palu. The ferry typically takes around 5 days and departs once a week.
Pelni run the ferry services between Jayapura and Palu. Ferries run once a week and take around 5 days on average but will vary depending on conditions and travel date.
Yes you can fly from Jayapura and Palu. Flights depart from Jayapura (DJJ) and arrive at Palu (PLW) - via Sultan Hasanuddin (UPG). The flight takes around 4h 40m.
There is no direct flight from Jayapura to Palu. There is however a flight that goes via Sultan Hasanuddin (UPG). This services will take at least 5h 20m (not including layover time).
The flight from Jayapura to Palu typically takes around 4h 40m. Flights depart from Jayapura (DJJ) and and arrive into Palu (PLW).
The closest major airport to Palu is Mutiara Airport (PLW) (PLW) which is approximately 5km (3 miles) from Palu. Tampa Padang Airport (MJU) (MJU) and Samarinda International Airport (AAP) (AAP) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Jayapura to Palu. We recommend that you fly from Jayapura (DJJ) to Palu (PLW). instead which will take 5h 20m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Jayapura to Palu is to fly which takes, on average, 5h 20m and will usually cost around IDR 4,298,675 ($285).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Fly | 5h 20m | IDR 4,298,675($285) | on demand | 2,849km (1,770 miles) |
Ferry | 5 days | IDR 898,675($60) | once a week | 3,208km (1,994 miles) |
Lion Mentari Airlines
Citilink Indonesia
Garuda Indonesia
Pelni
The following major airports near Palu offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Indonesia and internationally.