Travelling from London to Sultan Hasanuddin International Airport (UPG): what you need to know
When planning your flight from London to Sultan Hasanuddin International Airport (UPG), you'll have a good range of airports to leave from. Check out London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) for your departure. Other possibilities include Stansted Airport (STN), London Luton Airport (LTN) and London City Airport (LCY).
Sultan Hasanuddin International Airport is located in Makassar. The city operates in the UTC+8 timezone and is 8 hours ahead of London.
To ensure you catch your flight from London to UPG, leave enough time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
You'll likely experience longer lines in popular months like July and other peak seasons. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Whether you'd like to explore a new place along the way or just take a break, we make it a breeze to find a flight with a stopover. To see your options taking off from London Heathrow Airport (LHR), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) is a stop you can make on your flight from London to UPG.
The distance from central London to LHR is approximately 31 kilometres. Check out travel apps like Google Maps for the fastest way to get there, whether you plan to drive or take public transport.
Planning to catch an early flight from London to Sultan Hasanuddin International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these stays close to London Heathrow Airport:
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
On public transport, you can travel from central London to LGW in around 1 hour and 26 minutes. The terminal is roughly 80 kilometres away, and making the journey by car takes approximately 1 hour and 19 minutes.
It's your holiday, so why not book an extra night away? Think about checking in to one of these hotels near London Gatwick Airport the day before your flight from London to UPG:
About Sultan Hasanuddin International Airport (UPG)
If you have a late flight from London to Sultan Hasanuddin International Airport, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these options near UPG:
Getting from Sultan Hasanuddin International Airport (UPG) to central Makassar
Sultan Hasanuddin International Airport is approximately 19 kilometres from the centre of Makassar. With your own car rental or if you take a cab, the drive is around 27 minutes.
It takes roughly 2 hours and 59 minutes if you're using public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Sultan Hasanuddin International Airport (UPG)
Book a one-way ticket from London to Sultan Hasanuddin International Airport from Rs126,265 or travel return from just Rs252,716. Fares listed are subject to change and may differ when you make your booking.
We suggest booking as soon as you can to lock in cheap tickets from London to UPG. You're more likely to bag a bargain and have a wider selection of departure times and travel dates.
Finding cheap tickets from London to Sultan Hasanuddin International Airport is easy if you're flexible with your travel dates. Use the 'Whole month' function to see the best prices throughout the month and score a great deal.
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The best time to fly from London to Sultan Hasanuddin International Airport (UPG)
August is the busiest month for flights from London to Sultan Hasanuddin International Airport. To avoid the crowds, plan your trip to Makassar in February when things are quieter.
The warmest month in Makassar is October, with temperatures ranging between 23ºC and 35ºC. Lock in your flights from London to UPG in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
If you like cooler conditions, lock in a cheap flight from London to Sultan Hasanuddin International Airport in August when temperatures average between 22ºC and 32ºC.
More about Makassar
Start your Makassar trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from London to Sultan Hasanuddin International Airport, explore our range of accommodation options including:
One of the best ways to get to know Makassar is to visit its most popular attractions. Some highlights include Paotere Harbour, Pantai Akkarena Tanjung Bunga and Masjid Istiqamah.
Complete your Makassar trip with a car rental
Finding you a cheap flight from London to Sultan Hasanuddin International Airport isn't our only party trick. Browse our car rentals in Makassar and see the sights your way. We find deals from trusted car rental companies and put them all in one place. You can instantly compare offers and then book with no fees.
