How to travel from Makassar to Bontang, Indonesia
The distance between Makassar and Bontang is around 764km (475 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take a taxi which takes around 4h 20m.
4 routes found
We've found 4 different ways to get from Makassar to Bontang by plane, taxi, car, ferry and bus. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Bontang → Makassar if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Taxi
Fly from Sultan Hasanuddin (UPG) to Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman (BPN) then take a taxi to Bontang.
- Duration4h 20m
- Flight time1h 15m
- Typical costIDR 3,594,710($240)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
We’ve grouped similar routes together, click the arrows to see the other options.
Ferry, Bus and Taxi
Take a ferry to Balikpapan then take the bus to Samarinda then take a taxi to Bontang.
- Duration1 day 8h
- Departsonce a week
- Typical costIDR 1,168,280($78)
Multiple operators
Car and Ferry
Drive to Mamuju then take a ferry to Balikpapan then drive to Bontang.
- Duration21hrs
- Departsonce daily
- Typical costIDR 1,273,125($85)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Makassar and Bontang
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Makassar to Bontang by plane, taxi, car, ferry and bus. The cheapest option is to take a ferry, then take the bus and then take a taxi which costs around IDR 1,168,280 ($78) and will take around 1 day 8h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take a taxi and arrive in approximately 4h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately IDR 3,594,710 ($240).
The distance between Makassar and Bontang is around 764km (475 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 623km (387 miles)
It takes around 4h 20m to get from Makassar and Bontang by plane and taxi.
The quickest way to get from Makassar to Bontang is to fly and then take a taxi which takes around 4h 20m and will set you back approx IDR 3,594,710 ($240).
The cheapest way to travel between Makassar and Bontang is to take a ferry, then take the bus and then take a taxi which will typically cost around IDR 1,168,280 ($78) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Makassar and Bontang. We recommend that you fly from Sultan Hasanuddin (UPG) to Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman (BPN) then take a taxi to Bontang. instead which will take 4h 20m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Makassar and Bontang. We recommend that you fly from Sultan Hasanuddin (UPG) to Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman (BPN) then take a taxi to Bontang. instead which will take 4h 20m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Makassar to Bontang. We recommend that you fly from Sultan Hasanuddin (UPG) to Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman (BPN) then take a taxi to Bontang. instead which will take 4h 20m.
The closest major airport to Bontang is Samarinda International Airport (AAP) (AAP) which is approximately 60km (38 miles) from Bontang. Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman Airport (BPN) (BPN) and Kalimarau Airport (BEJ) (BEJ) 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 Bontang. We recommend that you fly from Sultan Hasanuddin (UPG) to Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman (BPN) then take a taxi to Bontang. instead which will take 4h 20m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Makassar to Bontang is to fly and then take a taxi which takes, on average, 4h 20m and will usually cost around IDR 3,594,710 ($240).
Compare travel optionsbetween Makassar and Bontang
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Taxi + 1 similar | 4h 20m | IDR 3,594,710($240) | on demand | 764km (475 miles) |
| Fly to APT Pranoto (AAP), Taxi | 5h 55m | IDR 7,189,420($480) | on demand | 2,883km (1,792 miles) |
Ferry, Bus and Taxi | 1 day 8h | IDR 1,168,280($78) | once a week | 815km (506 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 21hrs | IDR 1,273,125($85) | once daily | 953km (592 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Makassar and Bontang
Airlines
Citilink Indonesia
PT. Sriwijaya Air
Lion Mentari Airlines
Batik Air
Garuda Indonesia
Ferry operators
ASDP Indonesia Ferry
Pelni
Bus companies
Cendana Mitra Perkasa
Airports near Bontang
The following major airports near Bontang offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Indonesia and internationally.
Samarinda International Airport (AAP)
- Distance
- 60km (38 miles) from Bontang
Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman Airport (BPN)
- Distance
- 166km (103 miles) from Bontang
Kalimarau Airport (BEJ)
- Distance
- 226km (140 miles) from Bontang