How to travel from Makassar to Uluwatu, Indonesia

The distance between Makassar and Uluwatu is around 673km (418 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2hrs.

2 routes found

We've found 2 different ways to get from Makassar to Uluwatu 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 UluwatuMakassar if you're planning a return trip.

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Fly

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

  • Duration2hrs
  • Flight time1h 25m
  • Typical cost
    IDR 1,392,950($95)
Operated by

Lion Mentari Airlines

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ferry
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Ferry

Take a ferry to Benoa.

  • Duration2 days 12h
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    IDR 614,095($41)
Operated by

Pelni

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Makassar and Uluwatu

There are several options for getting from Makassar to Uluwatu by plane and ferry. The cheapest option is to take a ferry which costs around IDR 614,095 ($41) and will take around 2 days 12h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately IDR 1,392,950 ($95).

The distance between Makassar and Uluwatu is around 673km (418 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 630km (391 miles)

It takes around 2hrs to get from Makassar and Uluwatu by plane.

The quickest way to get from Makassar to Uluwatu is to fly which takes around 2hrs and will set you back approx IDR 1,392,950 ($95).

The cheapest way to travel between Makassar and Uluwatu is to take a ferry which will typically cost around IDR 614,095 ($41) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Makassar and Uluwatu. We recommend that you fly from Sultan Hasanuddin (UPG) to Ngurah Rai (DPS). instead which will take 2hrs.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Makassar and Uluwatu. We recommend that you fly from Sultan Hasanuddin (UPG) to Ngurah Rai (DPS). instead which will take 2hrs.

Ferry/Boat travel

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

Pelni run the ferry services between Makassar and Uluwatu. 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 Uluwatu. 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 Uluwatu with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 1h 25m.

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

The closest major airport to Uluwatu is Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS) (DPS) which is approximately 13km (8 miles) from Uluwatu. 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 Uluwatu. We recommend that you fly from Sultan Hasanuddin (UPG) to Ngurah Rai (DPS). instead which will take 2hrs.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Makassar to Uluwatu is to fly which takes, on average, 2hrs and will usually cost around IDR 1,392,950 ($95).

How do I get from Makassar to Uluwatu

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Transport options from Makassar to Uluwatu
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
2hrs
IDR 1,392,950($95)
on demand673km (418 miles)
Ferry
2 days 12h
IDR 614,095($41)
once a week1,036km (643 miles)

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Airports near Uluwatu

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

DPS
Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS)
International Airport
Distance
13km (8 miles) from Uluwatu
BWX
Blimbingsari Airport (BWX)
Domestic Airport
Distance
100km (62 miles) from Uluwatu
LOP
Zainuddin Abdul Madjid International Airport (LOP)
International Airport
Distance
131km (81 miles) from Uluwatu