How to travel from Manado to East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia

The distance between Manado and East Nusa Tenggara is around 1,461km (908 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 40m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Manado to East Nusa Tenggara 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 to Maumere (MOF)

Fly from Manado (MDC) to Maumere (MOF).

  • Duration3h 40m
  • Flight time3h 20m
  • Typical cost
    IDR 1,647,575($110)
Operated by

Lion Mentari Airlines

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Ferry

Take a ferry to Balikpapan and then to Kupang Ferry Terminal.

  • Duration4 days 23h
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    IDR 823,790($55)
Operated by

Pelni

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Manado and East Nusa Tenggara

There are several options for getting from Manado to East Nusa Tenggara by plane and ferry. The cheapest option is to take a ferry which costs around IDR 823,790 ($55) and will take around 4 days 23h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately IDR 1,647,575 ($110).

The distance between Manado and East Nusa Tenggara is around 1,461km (908 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,209km (751 miles)

It takes around 6h 45m to get from Manado and East Nusa Tenggara by plane.

The quickest way to get from Manado to East Nusa Tenggara is to fly which takes around 3h 40m and will set you back approx IDR 1,647,575 ($110).

The cheapest way to travel between Manado and East Nusa Tenggara is to take a ferry which will typically cost around IDR 823,790 ($55) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Manado and East Nusa Tenggara. We recommend that you fly from Manado (MDC) to Maumere (MOF). instead which will take 3h 40m.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Manado and East Nusa Tenggara. We recommend that you fly from Manado (MDC) to Maumere (MOF). instead which will take 3h 40m.

Ferry/Boat travel

Yes there is a ferry service that runs between Manado and East Nusa Tenggara. The ferry typically takes around 4 days 23h and departs once a week.

Pelni run the ferry services between Manado and East Nusa Tenggara. Ferries run once a week and take around 4 days 23h on average but will vary depending on conditions and travel date.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Manado and East Nusa Tenggara. Flights depart from Manado (MDC) and arrive at Kupang (KOE) - via Soekarno–Hatta (CGK). The flight takes around 6h 15m.

There is no direct flight from Manado to East Nusa Tenggara. There is however a flight that goes via Soekarno–Hatta (CGK). This services will take at least 6h 45m (not including layover time).

The flight from Manado to East Nusa Tenggara typically takes around 6h 15m. Flights depart from Manado (MDC) and and arrive into Kupang (KOE).

The closest major airport to East Nusa Tenggara is Bajawa Soa Airport (BJW) (BJW) which is approximately 43km (27 miles) from East Nusa Tenggara. Komodo Airport (LBJ) (LBJ) and Sultan Hasanuddin International Airport (UPG) (UPG) 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 Manado to East Nusa Tenggara. We recommend that you fly from Manado (MDC) to Kupang (KOE). instead which will take 6h 45m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Manado to East Nusa Tenggara is to fly which takes, on average, 6h 45m and will usually cost around IDR 3,190,305 ($215).

How do I get from Manado to East Nusa Tenggara

Compare travel optionsbetween Manado and East Nusa Tenggara

Transport options from Manado to East Nusa Tenggara
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly to Maumere (MOF) + 2 similar
3h 40m
IDR 1,647,575($110)
on demand1,461km (908 miles)
Fly to Labuan Bajo (LBJ)5h 55m
IDR 3,714,535($250)
on demand3,695km (2,296 miles)
Fly6h 45m
IDR 3,190,305($215)
on demand4,149km (2,578 miles)
Ferry
4 days 23h
IDR 823,790($55)
once a week2,675km (1,662 miles)

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Airports near East Nusa Tenggara

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

BJW
Bajawa Soa Airport (BJW)
Domestic Airport
Distance
43km (27 miles) from East Nusa Tenggara
LBJ
Komodo Airport (LBJ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
89km (56 miles) from East Nusa Tenggara
UPG
Sultan Hasanuddin International Airport (UPG)
International Airport
Distance
408km (254 miles) from East Nusa Tenggara