Flying from London to Sultan Hasanuddin International Airport (UPG): What you need to know
London has numerous airports to take off from. Check out your departure options from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) when organising your flight from London to Sultan Hasanuddin International Airport (UPG). Stansted Airport (STN), London Luton Airport (LTN) and London City Airport (LCY) are the city's other main bases.
The timezone in Makassar is UTC+8, which is eight hours ahead of London. Sultan Hasanuddin International Airport is located in Makassar.
To ensure you catch your flight from London to UPG, leave plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Taking off during a peak time like public or school holidays? Expect longer lines at check-in and security. For peace of mind, arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Whether you're hoping to visit another city as part of your journey or just take a break, we make it easy to find a flight with a stopover. To compare your options departing from London Heathrow Airport (LHR), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) is a stop you can make when searching for cheap flights from London to UPG.
Travelling from central London to LHR takes about 1 hour by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or get a cab, you'll cover the 31 kilometres in 55 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
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Of the departures from London Heathrow Airport, 68.18% touch down on time at their destination.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Using public transport, you can travel from central London to LGW in around 30 minutes. The terminal is roughly 80 kilometres away, and making the trip by car takes approximately 1 hour 20 minutes.
Start your holiday early with an additional night away from home. Before catching your London to UPG flight, kick back in one of these hotels near London Gatwick Airport:
As far as flight punctuality goes, London Gatwick Airport has an on-time arrival rate of 69.26%.
Stansted Airport (STN)
STN is around 64 kilometres from central London. The drive from the city centre to the airport takes about 1 hour. If you're thinking about taking public transport, expect a journey of around 1 hour 25 minutes.
Take the uncertainty out of departure day — stay close to Stansted Airport and know you'll be at your boarding gate with time to spare. Get settled at one of these hotels the day before if you're catching an early London to Sultan Hasanuddin International Airport flight:
Airports have an on-time performance rating that tracks how often flights reach their destinations when they should. At STN, that rate is 64.73%.
About Sultan Hasanuddin International Airport (UPG)
Have a late flight from London to Sultan Hasanuddin International Airport? Don't let it end in exhaustion. Check in to one of these hotels near UPG and turn out the lights sooner:
Getting from Sultan Hasanuddin International Airport (UPG) to central Makassar
Sultan Hasanuddin International Airport to central Makassar is about 16 kilometres. If you're renting a car or taking a cab, plan in advance to make your trip as easy as possible. Journey times will vary depending on the time of day and traffic conditions.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey of around 3 hours.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Sultan Hasanuddin International Airport (UPG)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from London to Sultan Hasanuddin International Airport is Rs100,916. For a return flight on this route, the best price is Rs210,393. Depending on when and how early you book, these fares could change.
To find cheap flights from London to UPG, book in advance. Airlines generally offer lower prices when flights are first released.
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The best time to fly from London to Sultan Hasanuddin International Airport (UPG)
August is the most popular month for flights from London to Sultan Hasanuddin International Airport (UPG). Visit Makassar in February for a more laid-back experience.
The warmest month in Makassar is October, with temperatures ranging between 23ºC and 35ºC. Lock in your London to UPG flight ticket then if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
August sees temperatures of between 22ºC and 32ºC. Look for cheap tickets from London to Sultan Hasanuddin International Airport around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Makassar
Start your Makassar trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. After booking your flight from London to Sultan Hasanuddin International Airport, browse our selection of accommodation options including:
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Explore more of Indonesia
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