The distance between Surabaya and Manado is around 1,705km (1,059 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 20m.
We've found 2 different ways to get from Surabaya to Manado 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 Manado → Surabaya if you're planning a return trip.
Fly from Juanda International (SUB) to Manado (MDC).
Lion Mentari Airlines
+ 2 othersTake a ferry to Bitung.
Pelni
There are several options for getting from Surabaya to Manado by plane and ferry. The cheapest option is to take a ferry which costs around IDR 659,030 ($44) and will take around 3 days 2h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately IDR 1,527,750 ($100).
The distance between Surabaya and Manado is around 1,705km (1,059 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,657km (1,030 miles)
It takes around 3h 20m to get from Surabaya and Manado by plane.
The quickest way to get from Surabaya to Manado is to fly which takes around 3h 20m and will set you back approx IDR 1,527,750 ($100).
The cheapest way to travel between Surabaya and Manado is to take a ferry which will typically cost around IDR 659,030 ($44) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Surabaya and Manado. We recommend that you fly from Juanda International (SUB) to Manado (MDC). instead which will take 3h 20m.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Surabaya and Manado. We recommend that you fly from Juanda International (SUB) to Manado (MDC). instead which will take 3h 20m.
Yes there is a ferry service that runs between Surabaya and Manado. The ferry typically takes around 3 days 2h and departs once a week.
Pelni run the ferry services between Surabaya and Manado. Ferries run once a week and take around 3 days 2h on average but will vary depending on conditions and travel date.
Yes you can fly from Surabaya and Manado. Flights depart from Juanda International (SUB) and arrive at Manado (MDC). The flight takes around 2h 45m.
Yes there is a direct flight between Surabaya and Manado with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 2h 45m.
Lion Mentari Airlines, PT. Sriwijaya Air and Batik Air fly between Surabaya and Manado. Flights depart from Juanda International (SUB) and and arrive into Manado (MDC). These flights usually take around 2h 45m.
The flight from Surabaya to Manado typically takes around 2h 45m. Flights depart from Juanda International (SUB) and and arrive into Manado (MDC).
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.
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Surabaya to Manado. We recommend that you fly from Juanda International (SUB) to Manado (MDC). instead which will take 3h 20m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Surabaya to Manado is to fly which takes, on average, 3h 20m and will usually cost around IDR 1,527,750 ($100).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Fly | 3h 20m | IDR 1,527,750($100) | on demand | 1,705km (1,059 miles) |
Ferry | 3 days 2h | IDR 659,030($44) | once a week | 2,391km (1,486 miles) |
Lion Mentari Airlines
PT. Sriwijaya Air
Batik Air
Pelni
The following major airports near Manado offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Indonesia and internationally.