How to travel from Makassar to Tanjung Pandan, Indonesia

The distance between Makassar and Tanjung Pandan is around 1,863km (1,157 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 4hrs.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Makassar to Tanjung Pandan by plane, ferry, train and bus. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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

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Fly

Fly from Sultan Hasanuddin (UPG) to Tanjung Pandan (TJQ).

  • Duration4hrs
  • Flight time3h 25m
  • Typical cost
    IDR 4,762,990($320)
Operated by

Citilink Indonesia

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Ferry and Bus

Take a ferry to Surabaya then take the bus to Jakarta then take a ferry to Tanjung Pandan.

  • Duration2 days 10h
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    IDR 868,720($58)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Ferry and Train

Take a ferry to Surabaya then take the train to Jakarta Gambir then take a ferry to Tanjung Pandan.

  • Duration2 days 9h
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    IDR 778,855($52)
Operated by

Multiple operators

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Makassar and Tanjung Pandan

There are several options for getting from Makassar to Tanjung Pandan by plane, ferry, train and bus. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then take the train which costs around IDR 778,855 ($52) and will take around 2 days 9h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 4hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately IDR 4,762,990 ($320).

The distance between Makassar and Tanjung Pandan is around 1,863km (1,157 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,331km (827 miles)

It takes around 4hrs to get from Makassar and Tanjung Pandan by plane.

The quickest way to get from Makassar to Tanjung Pandan is to fly which takes around 4hrs and will set you back approx IDR 4,762,990 ($320).

The cheapest way to travel between Makassar and Tanjung Pandan is to take a ferry and then take the train which will typically cost around IDR 778,855 ($52) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Makassar and Tanjung Pandan. We recommend that you fly from Sultan Hasanuddin (UPG) to Tanjung Pandan (TJQ). instead which will take 4hrs.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Makassar and Tanjung Pandan. We recommend that you fly from Sultan Hasanuddin (UPG) to Tanjung Pandan (TJQ). instead which will take 4hrs.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Makassar and Tanjung Pandan. Flights depart from Sultan Hasanuddin (UPG) and arrive at Tanjung Pandan (TJQ) - via Soekarno–Hatta (CGK). The flight takes around 3h 25m.

There is no direct flight from Makassar to Tanjung Pandan. There is however a flight that goes via Soekarno–Hatta (CGK). This services will take at least 4hrs (not including layover time).

The flight from Makassar to Tanjung Pandan typically takes around 3h 25m. Flights depart from Sultan Hasanuddin (UPG) and and arrive into Tanjung Pandan (TJQ).

The closest major airport to Tanjung Pandan is Bulutumbang Airport (TJQ) (TJQ) which is approximately 11km (7 miles) from Tanjung Pandan. Depati Amir Airport (PGK) (PGK) and Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II International Airport (PLM) (PLM) 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 Tanjung Pandan. We recommend that you fly from Sultan Hasanuddin (UPG) to Tanjung Pandan (TJQ). instead which will take 4hrs.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Makassar to Tanjung Pandan is to fly which takes, on average, 4hrs and will usually cost around IDR 4,762,990 ($320).

How do I get from Makassar to Tanjung Pandan

Compare travel optionsbetween Makassar and Tanjung Pandan

Transport options from Makassar to Tanjung Pandan
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
4hrs
IDR 4,762,990($320)
on demand1,863km (1,157 miles)
Ferry and Bus
2 days 10h
IDR 868,720($58)
once a week2,058km (1,279 miles)
Ferry and Train
2 days 9h
IDR 778,855($52)
once a week1,947km (1,210 miles)

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Airports near Tanjung Pandan

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

TJQ
Bulutumbang Airport (TJQ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
11km (7 miles) from Tanjung Pandan
PGK
Depati Amir Airport (PGK)
Domestic Airport
Distance
180km (112 miles) from Tanjung Pandan
PLM
Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II International Airport (PLM)
International Airport
Distance
329km (204 miles) from Tanjung Pandan