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.
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.
👋 Also check out Kuta → Makassar if you're planning a return trip.
Fly from Sultan Hasanuddin (UPG) to Ngurah Rai (DPS).
Lion Mentari Airlines
+ 2 othersTake a ferry to Benoa.
Pelni
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Fly | 1h 45m | IDR 1,183,260($79) | on demand | 655km (407 miles) |
Ferry | 2 days 12h | IDR 449,340($30) | once a week | 1,020km (634 miles) |
Lion Mentari Airlines
Citilink Indonesia
PT. Sriwijaya Air
Pelni
The following major airports near Kuta offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Indonesia and internationally.