How to travel from Makassar to Ambon Island, Indonesia

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.

2 routes found

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 IslandMakassar if you're planning a return trip.

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Fly

Fly from Sultan Hasanuddin (UPG) to Ambon (AMQ).

  • Duration2h 25m
  • Flight time1h 50m
  • Typical cost
    IDR 1,947,135($130)
Operated by

Lion Mentari Airlines

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ferry
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Ferry

Take a ferry to Ambon.

  • Duration2 days 1h
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    IDR 344,495($23)
Operated by

Pelni

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Makassar and Ambon Island

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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Ferry/Boat travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

How do I get from Makassar to Ambon Island

Compare travel optionsbetween Makassar and Ambon Island

Transport options from Makassar to Ambon Island
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
2h 25m
IDR 1,947,135($130)
on demand999km (621 miles)
Ferry
2 days 1h
IDR 344,495($23)
once a week1,187km (738 miles)

Top Carriersoperating between Makassar and Ambon Island

Airlines

Ferry operators

Airports near Ambon Island

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

AMQ
Pattimura Airport (AMQ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
7km (4 miles) from Ambon Island
NAM
Namlea Airport (NAM)
Domestic Airport
Distance
118km (73 miles) from Ambon Island
MDC
Sam Ratulangi International Airport (MDC)
International Airport
Distance
675km (419 miles) from Ambon Island