Flying from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Sultan Hasanuddin International Airport (UPG): what you need to know
Makassar is three hours behind Melbourne and is in the UTC+8 timezone.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your MEL to UPG flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid any last-minute rush.
During popular months like January, you'll want to get to the airport earlier. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight when you fly during a peak period in general.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Sultan Hasanuddin International Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or maybe even explore a new city along the way. Here's where you can stop between MEL and UPG:
Ngurah Rai International Airport
Soekarno-Hatta International Airport
Kuala Lumpur International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Sultan Hasanuddin International Airport (UPG)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Sultan Hasanuddin International Airport flight is Rs54,015. A return fare is currently Rs147,539. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
To pick up cheap tickets from MEL to UPG, book as early as you can. Airlines tend to offer lower prices when flights are first made available.
Finding cheap flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Sultan Hasanuddin International Airport is more likely if you can be flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the lowest fares throughout the month and land a great deal.
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Handy information about Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
Of the flights that depart from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, 67.71% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport is around 24 kilometres from central Melbourne. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The trip when using public transport typically takes 40 minutes.
Need a convenient hotel close to MEL? If you're boarding an early flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Sultan Hasanuddin International Airport, these stays will put you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Sultan Hasanuddin International Airport (UPG)
Book a hotel near UPG if you're catching a late Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Sultan Hasanuddin International Airport flight. Choose one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Getting from Sultan Hasanuddin International Airport (UPG) to central Makassar
Sultan Hasanuddin International Airport is approximately 19 kilometres from the centre of Makassar. The drive time takes about 25 minutes.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey of about 3 hours.
When to fly to Sultan Hasanuddin International Airport (UPG)
It's time to work out your trip dates for your flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Sultan Hasanuddin International Airport. August is the most popular month to visit Makassar. If you want a more laid-back vibe, go in February.
When reserving your flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Sultan Hasanuddin International Airport, consider the kind of weather you like. October is the warmest month in Makassar, with the temperature ranging from 23ºC to 35ºC.
August has average temperatures of between 22ºC and 32ºC. Search for cheap tickets from MEL to UPG sometime around then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Indonesia
You've seen Makassar, now it's time to discover more of Indonesia. Journey about 483 kilometres north to Palu to tick off its leading attractions. From Pantai Dupa to Perumahan Mahkota Indah II Residence and Petobo Memorial Forest, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
If you're eager to discover another great destination in Indonesia, consider Kendari, roughly 370 kilometres east of Makassar. Nambo Beach, Kendari Beach and Taman Graha Asri are key highlights.