How to travel from Makassar to Baubau Airport (BUW), Indonesia

The distance between Makassar and Baubau Airport (BUW) is around 358km (222 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 1h 30m.

2 routes found

We've found 2 different ways to get from Makassar to Baubau Airport (BUW) 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 Baubau Airport (BUW)Makassar if you're planning a return trip.

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Fly

Fly from Sultan Hasanuddin (UPG) to Baubau (BUW).

  • Duration1h 30m
  • Flight time1h 15m
  • Typical cost
    IDR 2,231,715($150)
Operated by

Wings Air

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Ferry

Take a ferry to Baubau.

  • Duration17h 30m
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    IDR 224,670($15)
Operated by

Pelni

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Makassar and Baubau Airport (BUW)

There are several options for getting from Makassar to Baubau Airport (BUW) by plane and ferry. The cheapest option is to take a ferry which costs around IDR 224,670 ($15) and will take around 17h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 1h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately IDR 2,231,715 ($150).

The distance between Makassar and Baubau Airport (BUW) is around 358km (222 miles).

It takes around 1h 30m to get from Makassar and Baubau Airport (BUW) by plane.

The quickest way to get from Makassar to Baubau Airport (BUW) is to fly which takes around 1h 30m and will set you back approx IDR 2,231,715 ($150).

The cheapest way to travel between Makassar and Baubau Airport (BUW) is to take a ferry which will typically cost around IDR 224,670 ($15) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Makassar and Baubau Airport (BUW). We recommend that you fly from Sultan Hasanuddin (UPG) to Baubau (BUW). instead which will take 1h 30m.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Makassar and Baubau Airport (BUW). We recommend that you fly from Sultan Hasanuddin (UPG) to Baubau (BUW). instead which will take 1h 30m.

Ferry/Boat travel

Yes there is a ferry service that runs between Makassar and Baubau Airport (BUW). The ferry typically takes around 17h 30m and departs twice a week.

Pelni run the ferry services between Makassar and Baubau Airport (BUW). Ferries run twice a week and take around 17h 30m on average but will vary depending on conditions and travel date.

Flights and Airlines

The easiest way to get to Baubau Airport (BUW) from Makassar is to fly which will take 1h 30m and cost around IDR 2,231,715 ($150).

Yes you can fly from Makassar and Baubau Airport (BUW). Flights depart from Sultan Hasanuddin (UPG) and arrive at Baubau (BUW). The flight takes around 1h 15m.

Yes there is a direct flight between Makassar and Baubau Airport (BUW) with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 1h 15m.

Wings Air fly between Makassar and Baubau Airport (BUW). Flights depart from Sultan Hasanuddin (UPG) and and arrive into Baubau (BUW). These flights usually take around 1h 15m.

The flight from Makassar to Baubau Airport (BUW) typically takes around 1h 15m. Flights depart from Sultan Hasanuddin (UPG) and and arrive into Baubau (BUW).

Drive yourself

No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Makassar to Baubau Airport (BUW). We recommend that you fly from Sultan Hasanuddin (UPG) to Baubau (BUW). instead which will take 1h 30m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Makassar to Baubau Airport (BUW) is to fly which takes, on average, 1h 30m and will usually cost around IDR 2,231,715 ($150).

How do I get from Makassar to Baubau Airport (BUW)

Compare travel optionsbetween Makassar and Baubau Airport (BUW)

Transport options from Makassar to Baubau Airport (BUW)
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
1h 30m
IDR 2,231,715($150)
on demand358km (222 miles)
Ferry
17h 30m
IDR 224,670($15)
twice a week426km (265 miles)

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