The distance between Makassar and Komodo is around 432km (268 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take a ferry which takes around 6h 45m.
We've found 2 different ways to get from Makassar to Komodo by ferry and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Komodo → Makassar if you're planning a return trip.
Fly from Sultan Hasanuddin (UPG) to Labuan Bajo (LBJ) then take a ferry to Komodo National Park.
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Take a ferry to Labuhanbajo and then to Komodo National Park.
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There are several options for getting from Makassar to Komodo by ferry and plane. The cheapest option is to take a ferry which costs around IDR 194,715 ($13) and will take around 1 day 5h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take a ferry and arrive in approximately 6h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately IDR 2,381,495 ($160).
The distance between Makassar and Komodo is around 432km (268 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 371km (230 miles)
It takes around 1 day 5h to get from Makassar and Komodo by ferry.
The quickest way to get from Makassar to Komodo is to fly and then take a ferry which takes around 6h 45m and will set you back approx IDR 2,381,495 ($160).
The cheapest way to travel between Makassar and Komodo is to take a ferry which will typically cost around IDR 194,715 ($13) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Makassar and Komodo. We recommend that you fly from Sultan Hasanuddin (UPG) to Labuan Bajo (LBJ) then take a ferry to Komodo National Park. instead which will take 6h 45m.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Makassar and Komodo. We recommend that you fly from Sultan Hasanuddin (UPG) to Labuan Bajo (LBJ) then take a ferry to Komodo National Park. instead which will take 6h 45m.
Yes there is a ferry service that runs between Makassar and Komodo. The ferry typically takes around 1 day 5h and departs twice a week.
Pelni run the ferry services between Makassar and Komodo. Ferries run twice a week and take around 1 day 5h on average but will vary depending on conditions and travel date.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Makassar to Komodo. We recommend that you fly from Sultan Hasanuddin (UPG) to Labuan Bajo (LBJ) then take a ferry to Komodo National Park. instead which will take 6h 45m.
The closest major airport to Komodo is Komodo Airport (LBJ) (LBJ) which is approximately 36km (23 miles) from Komodo. Sultan Muhammad Salahuddin Airport (BMU) (BMU) and Zainuddin Abdul Madjid International Airport (LOP) (LOP) 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 Komodo. We recommend that you take a ferry to Labuhanbajo and then to Komodo National Park. instead which will take 1 day 5h.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Makassar to Komodo is to take a ferry which takes, on average, 1 day 5h and will usually cost around IDR 194,715 ($13).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Plane and Ferry | 6h 45m | IDR 2,381,495($160) | once daily | 1,655km (1,028 miles) |
Ferry | 1 day 5h | IDR 194,715($13) | twice a week | 432km (268 miles) |
Lion Mentari Airlines
Citilink Indonesia
Batik Air
Indonesia AirAsia
Pelni
The following major airports near Komodo offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Indonesia and internationally.