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Flights from Makassar to Istanbul
There are no direct flights from Makassar to Istanbul. The easiest way is one stop via Medina or Jeddah, about 16h 39m door to door.
No direct flights · 4 connection options From 16h 37m
Makassar to Istanbul at a glance
Fastest journey16h 37mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Medina or Jeddah
Best ways to fly from Makassar to Istanbul
Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.
1Search
UPG Medina (MED) IST
Leg 1: Citilink, Garuda Indonesia, Lion Air · Leg 2: flyadeal, Saudia, Turkish Airlines
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UPG Jeddah (JED) IST
Leg 1: Citilink, flyadeal, Garuda Indonesia · Leg 2: flyadeal, Saudia, Turkish Airlines
Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.
Good to know
- Distance
- 10,421 km6,471 miles
- Journey time
- 16h 37mestimate
- Time difference
- -5hIstanbul vs Makassar
- Currency in Istanbul
- TRY
- Airports
- UPG → IST, SAW
Flights from Makassar to Istanbul: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Makassar to Istanbul?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Medina, Jeddah and Kuala Lumpur. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Makassar to Istanbul?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 16h 37m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 10,421 km.
Where do you change planes between Makassar and Istanbul?
The best connecting points are Medina (MED), Jeddah (JED), Kuala Lumpur (KUL) and Singapore (SIN). Citilink flies both legs via Medina, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Makassar and Istanbul?
Makassar: Sultan Hasanuddin International Airport (UPG). Istanbul: İstanbul Airport (IST) and Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW).
What is the time difference between Makassar and Istanbul?
Istanbul is 5 hours behind Makassar.




