How to travel from Surabaya to Makassar, Indonesia

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.

2 routes found

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 MakassarSurabaya if you're planning a return trip.

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Fly

Fly from Juanda International (SUB) to Sultan Hasanuddin (UPG).

  • Duration2h 5m
  • Flight time1h 30m
  • Typical cost
    IDR 1,318,060($88)
Operated by

Lion Mentari Airlines

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Ferry

Take a ferry to Makassar.

  • Duration1 day 4h
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    IDR 344,495($23)
Operated by

Pelni

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Surabaya and Makassar

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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Ferry/Boat travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

How do I get from Surabaya to Makassar

Compare travel optionsbetween Surabaya and Makassar

Transport options from Surabaya to Makassar
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
2h 5m
IDR 1,318,060($88)
on demand828km (515 miles)
Ferry
1 day 4h
IDR 344,495($23)
3 times a week827km (514 miles)

Top Carriersoperating between Surabaya and Makassar

Airlines

Ferry operators

Airports near Makassar

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

UPG
Sultan Hasanuddin International Airport (UPG)
International Airport
Distance
16km (10 miles) from Makassar
MJU
Tampa Padang Airport (MJU)
Domestic Airport
Distance
286km (178 miles) from Makassar
BUW
Baubau Airport (BUW)
Domestic Airport
Distance
352km (219 miles) from Makassar