Flying from Melbourne to Sultan Hasanuddin International Airport (UPG): what you need to know
Planning your getaway starts with figuring out where you'll fly out of in Melbourne. Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) is the city's main base, so explore your options for reserving a flight from Melbourne to Sultan Hasanuddin International Airport (UPG) jetting off from here.
The timezone in Makassar is UTC+8, which is 3 hours behind Melbourne. Sultan Hasanuddin International Airport is located in Makassar.
Give yourself plenty of time to catch your flight from Melbourne to UPG. As a rule of thumb, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as July, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than normal. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're flying during high season in general.
Airports in Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
Think about adding a stopover to potentially save money on your flight from Melbourne to UPG. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL). Break up your trip (and maybe save some cash) by stopping at one of these popular options:
Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)
Soekarno-Hatta International Airport (CGK)
Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS)
The distance from central Melbourne to MEL is about 24 kilometres. Check out Google Maps for the best way to get there, whether you're driving or taking public transport.
Booked an early flight from Melbourne to Sultan Hasanuddin International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these hotels close to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport:
About Sultan Hasanuddin International Airport (UPG)
If you're coming in on a late flight from Melbourne to Sultan Hasanuddin International Airport, few things top the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these options near UPG:
Getting from Sultan Hasanuddin International Airport (UPG) to central Makassar
Sultan Hasanuddin International Airport to central Makassar takes about 27 minutes in a car. It's approximately 19 kilometres away. See what options are available, such as car rentals, cabs or ride-sharing services.
It typically takes 2 hours and 59 minutes when travelling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Sultan Hasanuddin International Airport (UPG)
C$314 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Melbourne to Sultan Hasanuddin International Airport. Return flights start from C$571. Prices may vary depending on availability at the time of booking.
It's a good idea to book in advance if you're looking for flight tickets from Melbourne to UPG. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the departure date.
Take advantage of the 'Whole month' search function and compare the prices of tickets from Melbourne to Sultan Hasanuddin International Airport across the entire month. The lowest fares are marked in green, so you can easily find a flight that fits your budget.
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Tailor your trip with filters. Pick your ideal arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Melbourne to Sultan Hasanuddin International Airport.
The best time to fly from Melbourne to Sultan Hasanuddin International Airport (UPG)
August is the busiest month for flights from Melbourne to Sultan Hasanuddin International Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, visit Makassar in February when it's quieter.
Think about the kind of weather that'll work with your plans for Makassar. The warmest month is October. Lock in your flights from Melbourne to UPG sometime then and you can expect temperatures of between 23ºC and 35ºC.
August sees average temperatures of between 22ºC and 32ºC. Search for cheap flights from Melbourne to Sultan Hasanuddin International Airport sometime then if you like cooler conditions.
More about Makassar
After booking your flight from Melbourne to Sultan Hasanuddin International Airport, think about where you want to stay in this city. Make one of these options your base for exploring Makassar:
There are so many things to see and do in this city it can be hard to know where to begin. Paotere Harbour, Pantai Akkarena Tanjung Bunga and Masjid Istiqamah are leading attractions which should feature on any good Makassar itinerary.
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