Travelling from Kuala Lumpur to Sultan Hasanuddin International Airport (UPG): What you need to know
Kuala Lumpur is home to a couple of airports that set the stage for your next getaway. Check out your options for booking a flight from Kuala Lumpur to Sultan Hasanuddin International Airport (UPG) departing from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) or Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport (SZB).
Around 3 hours 25 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct Kuala Lumpur to Sultan Hasanuddin International Airport flight.
Sultan Hasanuddin International Airport is located in Makassar. The city's timezone is UTC+8, which is the same as Kuala Lumpur.
The most popular route is from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) to Sultan Hasanuddin International Airport (UPG), with 11 direct services every week. If you'd rather get moving right away, the earliest flight from KUL to UPG is the 6am Malaysia Airlines option. If you prefer to leave later in the day, the final departure is at 6:10pm with Malaysia Airlines.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Be at the airport on time to catch your flight from Kuala Lumpur to UPG.
Peak season means busier airports, so plan to arrive even earlier. Give yourself at least two hours before a domestic flight and four hours for an international journey to stay on schedule.
Airports in Kuala Lumpur
Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)
Fly without interruptions from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL). Nonstop flights from Kuala Lumpur to Sultan Hasanuddin International Airport (UPG) operate from here.
You can book a direct flight from Kuala Lumpur to Sultan Hasanuddin International Airport with AirAsia. This top airline offers services from KUL.
The airline with the highest booking numbers between KUL and UPG is AirAsia.
Malaysia Airlines is the most consistent performer for punctuality on this route.
Stopovers are the ideal opportunity to break up your trip and possibly even tour another city. When browsing cheap flights from Kuala Lumpur to UPG leaving from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL), deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to discover where you can stop along the way. Here's where you could connect through:
Soekarno-Hatta International Airport (CGK)
Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS)
Juanda International Airport (SUB)
KUL is around 64 kilometres from central Kuala Lumpur. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take 1 hour 5 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're taking public transport, expect the journey time to be around 1 hour.
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When it comes to Kuala Lumpur International Airport's on-time performance, data shows 58.65% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport (SZB)
On public transport, you can travel from central Kuala Lumpur to SZB in about 1 hour 30 minutes. The airport is roughly 24 kilometres away, and getting there by car takes approximately 25 minutes.
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67.97% of flights out of Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport stick to their scheduled arrival time.
About Sultan Hasanuddin International Airport (UPG)
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Getting from Sultan Hasanuddin International Airport (UPG) to central Makassar
Central Makassar is around 16 kilometres from Sultan Hasanuddin International Airport. Journey times by car hire or cab will vary depending on traffic conditions, so do some research before you go.
Travelling by public transport takes around 3 hours.
How to find the cheapest flights from Kuala Lumpur to Sultan Hasanuddin International Airport (UPG)
Currently, Rs21,641 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Kuala Lumpur to Sultan Hasanuddin International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is Rs47,283. Keep in mind fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
To snag cheap flights from Kuala Lumpur to UPG, book your flight ticket eight months before your planned departure.
January is when you're most likely to land a good deal on a Kuala Lumpur to Sultan Hasanuddin International Airport ticket. If you'd like to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices for each month.
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The best time to fly from Kuala Lumpur to Sultan Hasanuddin International Airport (UPG)
February is the quietest month for flights from Kuala Lumpur to Sultan Hasanuddin International Airport (UPG), while August is the busiest. Pick the best time to visit Makassar based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
When booking your Kuala Lumpur to UPG flight ticket, consider the kind of weather you prefer. October is the warmest month in Makassar, with temperatures ranging from 23ºC to 35ºC.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Kuala Lumpur to Sultan Hasanuddin International Airport in August when temperatures are between 22ºC and 32ºC.
More about Makassar
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Makassar right here. Browse these hotels as soon as you've locked in your flight from Kuala Lumpur to Sultan Hasanuddin International Airport:
All great holidays should include a little sightseeing. Tanjung Berua, Pantai Bosowa Tanjung and Tongkonan het Traditionele Houten paalhuis van Toraja are attractions you won't want to skip in Makassar.
Explore more of Indonesia
Parepare is just one of the many places in Indonesia waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Makassar. Around 121 kilometres away to the north, its top attractions include Paputo Beach, PARE PARE BEACH and Toraja Mamasa Church.
Around 241 kilometres north of Makassar, Palopo is another favourite stop in Indonesia. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Taman Masjid Agung Palopo, Masjid Islamic Centre and Masjid Al Ikhwan.