How to travel from Makassar to Gorontalo, Indonesia

The distance between Makassar and Gorontalo is around 783km (487 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 Gorontalo by plane and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out GorontaloMakassar if you're planning a return trip.

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Fly

Fly from Sultan Hasanuddin (UPG) to Gorontalo (GTO).

  • Duration2h 25m
  • Flight time1h 35m
  • Typical cost
    IDR 3,190,305($215)
Operated by

Garuda Indonesia

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Drive

Drive to Gorontalo.

  • Duration20h 10m
  • Distance1,381km (858 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Makassar and Gorontalo

There are several options for getting from Makassar to Gorontalo by plane and car. The cheapest option is to fly which costs around IDR 3,190,305 ($215) and will take around 2h 25m.

The distance between Makassar and Gorontalo is around 783km (487 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 733km (456 miles)

It takes around 2h 25m to get from Makassar and Gorontalo by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 20h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Makassar to Gorontalo is to fly which takes around 2h 25m and will set you back approx IDR 3,190,305 ($215).

The cheapest way to travel between Makassar and Gorontalo, if you exclude driving, is to fly which will typically cost around IDR 3,190,305 ($215) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Makassar and Gorontalo. We recommend that you fly from Sultan Hasanuddin (UPG) to Gorontalo (GTO). instead which will take 2h 25m.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Makassar and Gorontalo. We recommend that you fly from Sultan Hasanuddin (UPG) to Gorontalo (GTO). instead which will take 2h 25m.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Makassar and Gorontalo. Flights depart from Sultan Hasanuddin (UPG) and arrive at Gorontalo (GTO). The flight takes around 1h 35m.

Yes there is a direct flight between Makassar and Gorontalo with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 1h 35m.

Garuda Indonesia and Lion Mentari Airlines fly between Makassar and Gorontalo. Flights depart from Sultan Hasanuddin (UPG) and and arrive into Gorontalo (GTO). These flights usually take around 1h 35m.

The flight from Makassar to Gorontalo typically takes around 1h 35m. Flights depart from Sultan Hasanuddin (UPG) and and arrive into Gorontalo (GTO).

The closest major airport to Gorontalo is Tolotio Airport (GTO) (GTO) which is approximately 45km (28 miles) from Gorontalo. S. Aminuddin Amir Airport (LUW) (LUW) 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

Yes it is possible to drive from Makassar and Gorontalo. The distance is around 1,381km (858 miles) by road and it will take around 20h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Makassar to Gorontalo is to fly which takes, on average, 2h 25m and will usually cost around IDR 3,190,305 ($215).

How do I get from Makassar to Gorontalo

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Transport options from Makassar to Gorontalo
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
2h 25m
IDR 3,190,305($215)
on demand783km (487 miles)
Drive
20h 10m
IDR 2,291,625($155)
on demand1,381km (858 miles)

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Airports near Gorontalo

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

GTO
Tolotio Airport (GTO)
Domestic Airport
Distance
45km (28 miles) from Gorontalo
LUW
S. Aminuddin Amir Airport (LUW)
Domestic Airport
Distance
199km (123 miles) from Gorontalo
MDC
Sam Ratulangi International Airport (MDC)
International Airport
Distance
289km (180 miles) from Gorontalo