The distance between Manado and Palu is around 946km (588 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 25m.
We've found 2 different ways to get from Manado to Palu by plane and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Palu → Manado if you're planning a return trip.
Fly from Manado (MDC) to Palu (PLW).
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+ 1 othersThere are several options for getting from Manado to Palu by plane and car. The cheapest option is to fly which costs around IDR 4,208,805 ($280) and will take around 3h 25m.
The distance between Manado and Palu is around 946km (588 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 613km (381 miles)
It takes around 3h 25m to get from Manado and Palu by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 13h 40m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Manado to Palu is to fly which takes around 3h 25m and will set you back approx IDR 4,208,805 ($280).
The cheapest way to travel between Manado and Palu, if you exclude driving, is to fly which will typically cost around IDR 4,208,805 ($280) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Manado and Palu. We recommend that you fly from Manado (MDC) to Palu (PLW). instead which will take 3h 25m.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Manado and Palu. We recommend that you fly from Manado (MDC) to Palu (PLW). instead which will take 3h 25m.
Yes you can fly from Manado and Palu. Flights depart from Manado (MDC) and arrive at Palu (PLW) - via Sultan Hasanuddin (UPG). The flight takes around 3hrs.
There is no direct flight from Manado to Palu. There is however a flight that goes via Sultan Hasanuddin (UPG). This services will take at least 3h 25m (not including layover time).
The flight from Manado to Palu typically takes around 3hrs. Flights depart from Manado (MDC) and and arrive into Palu (PLW).
The closest major airport to Palu is Mutiara Airport (PLW) (PLW) which is approximately 5km (3 miles) from Palu. Tampa Padang Airport (MJU) (MJU) and Samarinda International Airport (AAP) (AAP) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Manado and Palu. The distance is around 946km (588 miles) by road and it will take around 13h 40m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Manado to Palu is to fly which takes, on average, 3h 25m and will usually cost around IDR 4,208,805 ($280).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
---|---|---|---|---|
Fly | 3h 25m | IDR 4,208,805($280) | on demand | 1,432km (890 miles) |
Drive | 13h 40m | IDR 1,572,685($105) | on demand | 946km (588 miles) |
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The following major airports near Palu offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Indonesia and internationally.