How to travel from Makassar to Tarakan, Indonesia

There are several options for getting from Makassar to Tarakan by plane, car and ferry. The cheapest option is to take a ferry which costs around IDR 509,250 ($34) and will take around 2 days 13h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately IDR 3,325,105 ($220).

The distance between Makassar and Tarakan is around 984km (611 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 964km (599 miles)

It takes around 2h 10m to get from Makassar and Tarakan by plane.

The quickest way to get from Makassar to Tarakan is to fly which takes around 2h 10m and will set you back approx IDR 3,325,105 ($220).

The cheapest way to travel between Makassar and Tarakan is to take a ferry which will typically cost around IDR 509,250 ($34) for a standard one-way ticket.

There is no train service that runs between Makassar and Tarakan. We recommend that you fly from Sultan Hasanuddin (UPG) to Tarakan (TRK). instead which will take 2h 10m.

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Makassar and Tarakan. We recommend that you fly from Sultan Hasanuddin (UPG) to Tarakan (TRK). instead which will take 2h 10m.

Yes there is a ferry service that runs between Makassar and Tarakan. The ferry typically takes around 2 days 13h and departs once a week.

Pelni and ASDP Indonesia Ferry run the ferry services between Makassar and Tarakan. Ferries run once a week and take around 2 days 13h on average but will vary depending on conditions and travel date.

Yes you can fly from Makassar and Tarakan. Flights depart from Sultan Hasanuddin (UPG) and arrive at Tarakan (TRK). The flight takes around 1h 50m.

Yes there is a direct flight between Makassar and Tarakan with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 1h 50m.

Lion Mentari Airlines fly between Makassar and Tarakan. Flights depart from Sultan Hasanuddin (UPG) and and arrive into Tarakan (TRK). These flights usually take around 1h 50m.

The flight from Makassar to Tarakan typically takes around 1h 50m. Flights depart from Sultan Hasanuddin (UPG) and and arrive into Tarakan (TRK).

The closest major airport to Tarakan is Juwata International Airport (TRK) (TRK) which is approximately 4km (2 miles) from Tarakan. Kalimarau Airport (BEJ) (BEJ) and Samarinda International Airport (AAP) (AAP) 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 Tarakan. We recommend that you fly from Sultan Hasanuddin (UPG) to Tarakan (TRK). instead which will take 2h 10m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Makassar to Tarakan is to fly which takes, on average, 2h 10m and will usually cost around IDR 3,325,105 ($220).