Travelling from Bali (Denpasar) Airport (DPS) to Makassar Airport (UPG): what you need to know
Around 1 hour 25 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Bali (Denpasar) Airport to Makassar Airport.
Denpasar and Makassar share the same timezone, UTC+8.
Every week, there are 34 Bali (Denpasar) Airport to Makassar Airport flights. If you'd like to get going as early as possible, opt for the 01:00 Sriwijaya Air flight. If you'd rather make the most of your day before you fly, the last departure is at 23:00 with Sriwijaya Air.
Leave plenty of time to catch your DPS to UPG flight. It's generally best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You can expect longer queues in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
There are direct flights from Bali (Denpasar) Airport to Makassar Airport, so getting to Makassar (and then seeing more of Indonesia!) is a cinch. Top airlines that fly nonstop include:
The airline with the highest number of bookings on this route is LionAir Indonesia.
Grumeti Air is the most punctual carrier that offers DPS to UPG flights.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Bali (Denpasar) Airport to Makassar Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Top stopovers between DPS and UPG include:
Surabaya Airport
Balikpapan Airport
Banjarmasin Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Bali (Denpasar) Airport (DPS) to Makassar Airport (UPG)
Right now, C$95 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Bali (Denpasar) Airport to Makassar Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is C$193. Keep in mind that fares can change due to availability when booking.
To score cheap tickets from DPS to UPG, book early. Airlines usually offer the most competitive fares when flights are first made available.
The cheapest month for flights from Bali (Denpasar) Airport to Makassar Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest prices if you have flexible dates.
You don't need to check every day to see if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as there's a change in price on cheap flights from DPS to UPG.
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Handy information about Bali (Denpasar) Airport (DPS)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Bali (Denpasar) Airport, 72% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
Bali (Denpasar) Airport is about 13 kilometres from central Denpasar. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Expect a journey time of about 1 hour on public transport.
Looking for a handy hotel close to DPS? If you're boarding an early flight from Bali (Denpasar) Airport to Makassar Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Makassar Airport (UPG)
If you're coming in on a late Bali (Denpasar) Airport to Makassar Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of being close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing shortly after at one of these options near UPG:
Getting from Makassar Airport (UPG) to central Makassar
Makassar Airport to central Makassar has a drive time of about 35 minutes. It's approximately 21 kilometres away.
Travelling to the centre by public transport will take you around 50 minutes.
When to fly to Makassar Airport (UPG)
July is the busiest month for flights from Bali (Denpasar) Airport to Makassar Airport. For a quieter experience, go to Makassar in March.
The warmest month in Makassar is October, with the temperature ranging between 24ºC (75ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Book your flights from Bali (Denpasar) Airport to Makassar Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
August sees average temperatures of between 22ºC (72ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF). Look for cheap tickets from DPS to UPG sometime then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Indonesia
You've visited Makassar, now it's time to discover more of Indonesia. Travel around 483 kilometres north to Palu to check off its must-visit sights. From Lalove Land to Wana Kertha Jagatnatha Great Temple and Pantai Talise, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
Kendari is another standout destination in Indonesia and is around 370 kilometres east of Makassar. No trip is complete without seeing Lapulu Water Front Kendari, Jabal Rahmah Mosque and Papalimba Water Tourism Lapulu.