Travelling from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Sultan Hasanuddin International Airport (UPG): what you need to know
Makassar is eight hours ahead of London and follows the UTC+8 timezone.
Your LHR to UPG flight won't wait if you're running late, so show up at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
Flying during a peak month like July? School holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer queues and delays at airport checkpoints. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Break up your flight or take a detour to a new city with a stopover. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to see your options when searching for tickets from London Heathrow Airport to Sultan Hasanuddin International Airport. Many travellers pass through Kuala Lumpur International Airport when flying between LHR and UPG.
How to find the cheapest flights from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Sultan Hasanuddin International Airport (UPG)
Currently, Rs150,708 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way London Heathrow Airport to Sultan Hasanuddin International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is Rs231,484. Remember that fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from LHR to UPG if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some great early bird discounts.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' search function. It'll show you the cheapest price across each month when looking for a flight from London Heathrow Airport to Sultan Hasanuddin International Airport.
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Find the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from London Heathrow Airport to Sultan Hasanuddin International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by departure and arrival times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
68.18% of flights that depart London Heathrow Airport reach their destination on schedule.
London Heathrow Airport is about 31 kilometres from central London. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 55 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a journey time of around 1 hour.
Taking an early flight from London Heathrow Airport to Sultan Hasanuddin International Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these stays near LHR:
Arriving at Sultan Hasanuddin International Airport (UPG)
If you're arriving on a late London Heathrow Airport to Sultan Hasanuddin International Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed soon after at one of these accommodation options near UPG:
Getting from Sultan Hasanuddin International Airport (UPG) to central Makassar
From Sultan Hasanuddin International Airport, Makassar is approximately 19 kilometres away. It takes around 25 minutes to drive to the centre.
Travelling on public transport will take you around 3 hours.
When to fly to Sultan Hasanuddin International Airport (UPG)
August is the most popular month for flights from London Heathrow Airport to Sultan Hasanuddin International Airport. For smaller crowds, head to Makassar in February.
The warmest month in Makassar is October, with temperatures ranging between 23ºC and 35ºC. Book your flights from London Heathrow Airport to Sultan Hasanuddin International Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
Search for cheap tickets from LHR to UPG in August if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 22ºC and 32ºC on average.
Explore more of Indonesia
You've visited Makassar, now it's time to discover other corners of Indonesia. Travel about 483 kilometres north to Palu to tick off its leading sights. From Pantai Dupa to Perumahan Mahkota Indah II Residence and Petobo Memorial Forest, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
If you're ready to explore another side of Indonesia, consider Kendari, roughly 370 kilometres east of Makassar. Nambo Beach, Kendari Beach and Taman Graha Asri are the start of reasons to visit.