The distance between Surabaya and Nabire is around 2,867km (1,781 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 5h 55m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Surabaya to Nabire by plane, taxi and ferry. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Nabire → Surabaya if you're planning a return trip.
Fly from Juanda International (SUB) to Nabire (NBX).
Lion Mentari Airlines
+ 3 others2 similiar routes
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Take a ferry to Nabire.
Pelni
There are several options for getting from Surabaya to Nabire by plane, taxi and ferry. The cheapest option is to take a ferry which costs around IDR 823,790 ($55) and will take around 4 days 16h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 5h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately IDR 6,725,100 ($450).
The distance between Surabaya and Nabire is around 2,867km (1,781 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 2,557km (1,589 miles)
It takes around 11h 10m to get from Surabaya and Nabire by plane and taxi.
The quickest way to get from Surabaya to Nabire is to fly which takes around 5h 55m and will set you back approx IDR 6,725,100 ($450).
The cheapest way to travel between Surabaya and Nabire is to take a ferry which will typically cost around IDR 823,790 ($55) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Surabaya and Nabire. We recommend that you fly from Juanda International (SUB) to Nabire (NBX). instead which will take 5h 55m.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Surabaya and Nabire. We recommend that you fly from Juanda International (SUB) to Nabire (NBX). instead which will take 5h 55m.
Yes there is a ferry service that runs between Surabaya and Nabire. The ferry typically takes around 4 days 16h and departs once a week.
Pelni run the ferry services between Surabaya and Nabire. Ferries run once a week and take around 4 days 16h on average but will vary depending on conditions and travel date.
Yes you can fly from Surabaya and Nabire. Flights depart from Juanda International (SUB) and arrive at Nabire (NBX) - via Sultan Hasanuddin (UPG). The flight takes around 5h 35m.
There is no direct flight from Surabaya to Nabire. There is however a flight that goes via Sultan Hasanuddin (UPG) and Tembagapura (TIM). This services will take at least 5h 55m (not including layover time).
The flight from Surabaya to Nabire typically takes around 5h 35m. Flights depart from Juanda International (SUB) and and arrive into Nabire (NBX).
The closest major airport to Nabire is Nabire Airport (NBX) (NBX) which is approximately 8km (5 miles) from Nabire. Kaimana Airport (KNG) (KNG) and Sentani Airport (DJJ) (DJJ) 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 Nabire. We recommend that you fly from Juanda International (SUB) to Tembagapura (TIM) then take a taxi to Nabire. instead which will take 11h 10m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Surabaya to Nabire is to fly and then take a taxi which takes, on average, 11h 10m and will usually cost around IDR 6,874,880 ($460).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Fly + 2 similar | 5h 55m | IDR 6,725,100($450) | on demand | 2,933km (1,822 miles) |
Plane and Taxi | 11h 10m | IDR 6,874,880($460) | on demand | 3,095km (1,923 miles) |
Plane and Ferry | 13h 35m | IDR 4,268,715($285) | twice a week | 2,867km (1,781 miles) |
Ferry | 4 days 16h | IDR 823,790($55) | once a week | 3,309km (2,056 miles) |
Batik Air
Lion Mentari Airlines
Wings Air
Garuda Indonesia
PT. Sriwijaya Air
Pelni
The following major airports near Nabire offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Indonesia and internationally.