Eastern Indonesia's connecting hub in South Sulawesi
Sultan Hasanuddin International Airport is located in Maros, about 20 km northeast of Makassar, the capital of South Sulawesi. It serves as the main gateway and connecting hub for eastern Indonesia, linking Java and Bali to Sulawesi, Maluku and Papua. Garuda Indonesia, Batik Air, Lion Air, Citilink and Super Air Jet operate frequent flights to CGK, SUB, DPS, MDC, AMQ and DJJ, plus AirAsia to Kuala Lumpur.
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Airlines flying from Makassar (UPG)
Major carriers: Garuda Indonesia, Batik Air, Lion Air, Citilink.
Low-cost carriers: AirAsia, Lion Air, Citilink, Super Air Jet.
Popular destinations from Makassar (UPG)
Frequently asked questions
Why is Makassar a major Indonesian connecting hub?
Makassar's central location in eastern Indonesia makes UPG the natural transit point between Java/Bali and Sulawesi, Maluku and Papua. Most flights to AMQ, DJJ and TIM connect here. Flightmussy's free 12-month fare heatmap shows the cheapest week with no signup required.
Which low-cost carriers fly from Makassar?
AirAsia, Lion Air, Citilink and Super Air Jet are the main LCCs at UPG. Routes include Kuala Lumpur, Jakarta, Bali, Surabaya and most eastern Indonesian destinations. Flightmussy compares LCC fares Google Flights sometimes de-prioritises so you see the actual cheapest option.
How far is Sultan Hasanuddin Airport from Makassar city?
Sultan Hasanuddin is about 20 km northeast of central Makassar in Maros. The drive takes 30-45 minutes by taxi or Grab depending on traffic. Flightmussy's free flight search lists all departures and connections without an account wall.
Are there direct international flights from Makassar?
AirAsia operates direct UPG-KUL services, with seasonal Hajj and Umrah charters to Jeddah and Medina. Other international services come and go. Flightmussy compares all available carriers and dates in one free 12-month search.
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