The distance between Makassar and Ambon Island is around 999km (621 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 25m.
We've found 2 different ways to get from Makassar to Ambon Island 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 Ambon Island → Makassar if you're planning a return trip.
Fly from Sultan Hasanuddin (UPG) to Ambon (AMQ).
Lion Mentari Airlines
+ 2 othersTake a ferry to Ambon.
Pelni
There are several options for getting from Makassar to Ambon Island by plane and ferry. The cheapest option is to take a ferry which costs around IDR 344,495 ($23) and will take around 2 days 1h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately IDR 1,947,135 ($130).
The distance between Makassar and Ambon Island is around 999km (621 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 975km (606 miles)
It takes around 2h 25m to get from Makassar and Ambon Island by plane.
The quickest way to get from Makassar to Ambon Island is to fly which takes around 2h 25m and will set you back approx IDR 1,947,135 ($130).
The cheapest way to travel between Makassar and Ambon Island is to take a ferry which will typically cost around IDR 344,495 ($23) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Makassar and Ambon Island. We recommend that you fly from Sultan Hasanuddin (UPG) to Ambon (AMQ). instead which will take 2h 25m.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Makassar and Ambon Island. We recommend that you fly from Sultan Hasanuddin (UPG) to Ambon (AMQ). instead which will take 2h 25m.
Yes there is a ferry service that runs between Makassar and Ambon Island. The ferry typically takes around 2 days 1h and departs once a week.
Pelni run the ferry services between Makassar and Ambon Island. Ferries run once a week and take around 2 days 1h on average but will vary depending on conditions and travel date.
Yes you can fly from Makassar and Ambon Island. Flights depart from Sultan Hasanuddin (UPG) and arrive at Ambon (AMQ). The flight takes around 1h 50m.
Yes there is a direct flight between Makassar and Ambon Island with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 1h 50m.
Lion Mentari Airlines, PT. Sriwijaya Air and Garuda Indonesia fly between Makassar and Ambon Island. Flights depart from Sultan Hasanuddin (UPG) and and arrive into Ambon (AMQ). These flights usually take around 1h 50m.
The flight from Makassar to Ambon Island typically takes around 1h 50m. Flights depart from Sultan Hasanuddin (UPG) and and arrive into Ambon (AMQ).
The closest major airport to Ambon Island is Pattimura Airport (AMQ) (AMQ) which is approximately 7km (4 miles) from Ambon Island. Namlea Airport (NAM) (NAM) and Sam Ratulangi International Airport (MDC) (MDC) 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 Makassar to Ambon Island. We recommend that you fly from Sultan Hasanuddin (UPG) to Ambon (AMQ). instead which will take 2h 25m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Makassar to Ambon Island is to fly which takes, on average, 2h 25m and will usually cost around IDR 1,947,135 ($130).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
---|---|---|---|---|
Fly | 2h 25m | IDR 1,947,135($130) | on demand | 999km (621 miles) |
Ferry | 2 days 1h | IDR 344,495($23) | once a week | 1,187km (738 miles) |
Lion Mentari Airlines
PT. Sriwijaya Air
Garuda Indonesia
Pelni
The following major airports near Ambon Island offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Indonesia and internationally.