How to travel from Padang to Gorontalo, Indonesia

The distance between Padang and Gorontalo is around 2,930km (1,821 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 6hrs.

2 routes found

We've found 2 different ways to get from Padang to Gorontalo by plane and bus. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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

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Fly

Fly from Minangkabau (PDG) to Gorontalo (GTO).

  • Duration6hrs
  • Flight time4h 50m
  • Typical cost
    IDR 4,433,475($295)
Operated by

Lion Mentari Airlines

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Bus and Plane

Take the bus to Pekanbaru then fly from Sultan Syarif Kasim II (PKU) to Gorontalo (GTO).

  • Duration12h 30m
  • Flight time4h 45m
  • Typical cost
    IDR 4,568,275($305)
Operated by

Multiple operators

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Padang and Gorontalo

There are several options for getting from Padang to Gorontalo by plane and bus. The cheapest option is to fly which costs around IDR 4,433,475 ($295) and will take around 6hrs.

The distance between Padang and Gorontalo is around 2,930km (1,821 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 2,463km (1,531 miles)

It takes around 6hrs to get from Padang and Gorontalo by plane.

The quickest way to get from Padang to Gorontalo is to fly which takes around 6hrs and will set you back approx IDR 4,433,475 ($295).

The cheapest way to travel between Padang and Gorontalo is to fly which will typically cost around IDR 4,433,475 ($295) for a standard one-way ticket.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Padang and Gorontalo. Flights depart from Minangkabau (PDG) and arrive at Gorontalo (GTO) - via Soekarno–Hatta (CGK). The flight takes around 4h 50m.

There is no direct flight from Padang to Gorontalo. There is however a flight that goes via Soekarno–Hatta (CGK). This services will take at least 6hrs (not including layover time).

The flight from Padang to Gorontalo typically takes around 4h 50m. Flights depart from Minangkabau (PDG) and and arrive into Gorontalo (GTO).

The closest major airport to Gorontalo is Tolotio Airport (GTO) (GTO) which is approximately 45km (28 miles) from Gorontalo. S. Aminuddin Amir Airport (LUW) (LUW) and Sam Ratulangi International Airport (MDC) (MDC) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Padang to Gorontalo is to fly which takes, on average, 6hrs and will usually cost around IDR 4,433,475 ($295).

How do I get from Padang to Gorontalo

Compare travel optionsbetween Padang and Gorontalo

Transport options from Padang to Gorontalo
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
6hrs
IDR 4,433,475($295)
hourly2,930km (1,821 miles)
Bus and Plane
12h 30m
IDR 4,568,275($305)
every 20 mins3,229km (2,006 miles)

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Airports near Gorontalo

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

GTO
Tolotio Airport (GTO)
Domestic Airport
Distance
45km (28 miles) from Gorontalo
LUW
S. Aminuddin Amir Airport (LUW)
Domestic Airport
Distance
199km (123 miles) from Gorontalo
MDC
Sam Ratulangi International Airport (MDC)
International Airport
Distance
289km (180 miles) from Gorontalo