How to travel from Makassar to Kuta, Indonesia

The distance between Makassar and Kuta is around 655km (407 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 1h 45m.

2 routes found

We've found 2 different ways to get from Makassar to Kuta by plane and ferry. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Fly

Fly from Sultan Hasanuddin (UPG) to Ngurah Rai (DPS).

  • Duration1h 45m
  • Flight time1h 25m
  • Typical cost
    IDR 1,183,260($79)
Operated by

Lion Mentari Airlines

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Ferry

Take a ferry to Benoa.

  • Duration2 days 12h
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    IDR 449,340($30)
Operated by

Pelni

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Makassar and Kuta

There are several options for getting from Makassar to Kuta by plane and ferry. The cheapest option is to take a ferry which costs around IDR 449,340 ($30) and will take around 2 days 12h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 1h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately IDR 1,183,260 ($79).

The distance between Makassar and Kuta is around 655km (407 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 615km (382 miles)

It takes around 1h 45m to get from Makassar and Kuta by plane.

The quickest way to get from Makassar to Kuta is to fly which takes around 1h 45m and will set you back approx IDR 1,183,260 ($79).

The cheapest way to travel between Makassar and Kuta is to take a ferry which will typically cost around IDR 449,340 ($30) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Makassar and Kuta. We recommend that you fly from Sultan Hasanuddin (UPG) to Ngurah Rai (DPS). instead which will take 1h 45m.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Makassar and Kuta. We recommend that you fly from Sultan Hasanuddin (UPG) to Ngurah Rai (DPS). instead which will take 1h 45m.

Ferry/Boat travel

Yes there is a ferry service that runs between Makassar and Kuta. The ferry typically takes around 2 days 12h and departs once a week.

Pelni run the ferry services between Makassar and Kuta. Ferries run once a week and take around 2 days 12h on average but will vary depending on conditions and travel date.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Makassar and Kuta. Flights depart from Sultan Hasanuddin (UPG) and arrive at Ngurah Rai (DPS). The flight takes around 1h 25m.

Yes there is a direct flight between Makassar and Kuta with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 1h 25m.

Lion Mentari Airlines, Citilink Indonesia and PT. Sriwijaya Air fly between Makassar and Kuta. Flights depart from Sultan Hasanuddin (UPG) and and arrive into Ngurah Rai (DPS). These flights usually take around 1h 25m.

The flight from Makassar to Kuta typically takes around 1h 25m. Flights depart from Sultan Hasanuddin (UPG) and and arrive into Ngurah Rai (DPS).

The closest major airport to Kuta is Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS) (DPS) which is approximately 2km (1 miles) from Kuta. Blimbingsari Airport (BWX) (BWX) 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.

Drive yourself

No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Makassar to Kuta. We recommend that you fly from Sultan Hasanuddin (UPG) to Ngurah Rai (DPS). instead which will take 1h 45m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Makassar to Kuta is to fly which takes, on average, 1h 45m and will usually cost around IDR 1,183,260 ($79).

How do I get from Makassar to Kuta

Compare travel optionsbetween Makassar and Kuta

Transport options from Makassar to Kuta
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
1h 45m
IDR 1,183,260($79)
on demand655km (407 miles)
Ferry
2 days 12h
IDR 449,340($30)
once a week1,020km (634 miles)

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Ferry operators

Airports near Kuta

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

DPS
Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS)
International Airport
Distance
2km (1 miles) from Kuta
BWX
Blimbingsari Airport (BWX)
Domestic Airport
Distance
103km (64 miles) from Kuta
LOP
Zainuddin Abdul Madjid International Airport (LOP)
International Airport
Distance
121km (75 miles) from Kuta