The distance between Surabaya and Makassar is around 827km (514 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 5m.
We've found 2 different ways to get from Surabaya to Makassar 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 Makassar → Surabaya if you're planning a return trip.
Fly from Juanda International (SUB) to Sultan Hasanuddin (UPG).
Lion Mentari Airlines
+ 3 othersTake a ferry to Makassar.
Pelni
There are several options for getting from Surabaya to Makassar by plane and ferry. The cheapest option is to take a ferry which costs around IDR 344,495 ($23) and will take around 1 day 4h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2h 5m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately IDR 1,318,060 ($88).
The distance between Surabaya and Makassar is around 827km (514 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 774km (481 miles)
It takes around 2h 5m to get from Surabaya and Makassar by plane.
The quickest way to get from Surabaya to Makassar is to fly which takes around 2h 5m and will set you back approx IDR 1,318,060 ($88).
The cheapest way to travel between Surabaya and Makassar is to take a ferry which will typically cost around IDR 344,495 ($23) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Surabaya and Makassar. We recommend that you fly from Juanda International (SUB) to Sultan Hasanuddin (UPG). instead which will take 2h 5m.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Surabaya and Makassar. We recommend that you fly from Juanda International (SUB) to Sultan Hasanuddin (UPG). instead which will take 2h 5m.
Yes there is a ferry service that runs between Surabaya and Makassar. The ferry typically takes around 1 day 4h and departs 3 times a week.
Pelni run the ferry services between Surabaya and Makassar. Ferries run 3 times a week and take around 1 day 4h on average but will vary depending on conditions and travel date.
Yes you can fly from Surabaya and Makassar. Flights depart from Juanda International (SUB) and arrive at Sultan Hasanuddin (UPG). The flight takes around 1h 30m.
Yes there is a direct flight between Surabaya and Makassar with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 1h 30m.
Lion Mentari Airlines, Batik Air, Citilink Indonesia and PT. Sriwijaya Air fly between Surabaya and Makassar. Flights depart from Juanda International (SUB) and and arrive into Sultan Hasanuddin (UPG). These flights usually take around 1h 30m.
The flight from Surabaya to Makassar typically takes around 1h 30m. Flights depart from Juanda International (SUB) and and arrive into Sultan Hasanuddin (UPG).
The closest major airport to Makassar is Sultan Hasanuddin International Airport (UPG) (UPG) which is approximately 16km (10 miles) from Makassar. Tampa Padang Airport (MJU) (MJU) and Baubau Airport (BUW) (BUW) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Surabaya to Makassar. We recommend that you fly from Juanda International (SUB) to Sultan Hasanuddin (UPG). instead which will take 2h 5m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Surabaya to Makassar is to fly which takes, on average, 2h 5m and will usually cost around IDR 1,318,060 ($88).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
---|---|---|---|---|
Fly | 2h 5m | IDR 1,318,060($88) | on demand | 828km (515 miles) |
Ferry | 1 day 4h | IDR 344,495($23) | 3 times a week | 827km (514 miles) |
Lion Mentari Airlines
Batik Air
Citilink Indonesia
PT. Sriwijaya Air
Pelni
The following major airports near Makassar offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Indonesia and internationally.