How to travel from Sam Ratulangi International Airport (MDC) to Manado, Indonesia

The distance between Sam Ratulangi International Airport (MDC) and Manado is around 13km (8 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi which takes around 13min.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Sam Ratulangi International Airport (MDC) to Manado by taxi, car and walk. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out ManadoSam Ratulangi International Airport (MDC) if you're planning a return trip.

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Walk

Walk to Manado.

  • Duration2h 40m
  • Departson demand
Operated by

Multiple walk operators

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taxi
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Taxi

Take a taxi to Manado.

  • Duration13min
  • Departson demand
  • Typical cost
    IDR 104,845($7)
Operated by

Grab Taxi

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Drive

Drive to Manado.

  • Duration13min
  • Distance13km (8 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Sam Ratulangi International Airport (MDC) and Manado

There are several options for getting from Sam Ratulangi International Airport (MDC) to Manado by taxi, car and walk. The cheapest option is to walk which costs around and will take around 2h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi and arrive in approximately 13min, though it is a bit more costly at approximately IDR 104,845 ($7).

The distance between Sam Ratulangi International Airport (MDC) and Manado is around 13km (8 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 11km (7 miles)

It takes around 13min to get from Sam Ratulangi International Airport (MDC) and Manado by taxi. If you are travelling by car it will take around 13min to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Sam Ratulangi International Airport (MDC) to Manado is to take a taxi which takes around 13min and will set you back approx IDR 104,845 ($7).

The cheapest way to travel between Sam Ratulangi International Airport (MDC) and Manado, if you exclude driving, is to walk which will typically cost around for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Sam Ratulangi International Airport (MDC) and Manado. We recommend that you take a taxi to Manado. instead which will take 13min.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Sam Ratulangi International Airport (MDC) and Manado. We recommend that you take a taxi to Manado. instead which will take 13min.

Flights and Airlines

The easiest way to get to Manado from Sam Ratulangi International Airport (MDC) is to take a taxi which will take 13min and cost around IDR 104,845 ($7).

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Sam Ratulangi International Airport (MDC) to Manado. We recommend that you take a taxi to Manado. instead which will take 13min.

The closest major airport to Manado is Sam Ratulangi International Airport (MDC) (MDC) which is approximately 11km (7 miles) from Manado. Tolotio Airport (GTO) (GTO) and Naha Airport (NAH) (NAH) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Sam Ratulangi International Airport (MDC) and Manado. The distance is around 13km (8 miles) by road and it will take around 13min in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Sam Ratulangi International Airport (MDC) to Manado is to take a taxi which takes, on average, 13min and will usually cost around IDR 104,845 ($7).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Sam Ratulangi International Airport (MDC) and Manado

Transport options from Sam Ratulangi International Airport (MDC) to Manado
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Walk
2h 40m
on demand13km (8 miles)
Taxi
13min
IDR 104,845($7)
on demand13km (8 miles)
Drive
13min
IDR 14,980($1)
on demand13km (8 miles)

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Airports near Manado

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

MDC
Sam Ratulangi International Airport (MDC)
International Airport
Distance
11km (7 miles) from Manado
GTO
Tolotio Airport (GTO)
Domestic Airport
Distance
241km (150 miles) from Manado
NAH
Naha Airport (NAH)
Domestic Airport
Distance
254km (158 miles) from Manado