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Flights from Makassar to Penang

There are no direct flights from Makassar to Penang. The easiest way is one stop via Kuala Lumpur or Jakarta, about 5h 36m door to door.

No direct flights · 3 connection options From 5h 36m
UPGPENKUL

Makassar to Penang at a glance

Fastest journey5h 36mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Kuala Lumpur or Jakarta

Best ways to fly from Makassar to Penang

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

1
UPG Kuala Lumpur (KUL) PEN
Leg 1: AirAsia, Malaysia Airlines · Leg 2: Batik Air Malaysia, Firefly
Same alliance ~5h 36m
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2
UPG Jakarta (CGK) PEN
Leg 1: Batik Air, Citilink, Garuda Indonesia · Leg 2: AirAsia, Indonesia AirAsia, TransNusa Air Services
Self-transfer likely ~7h 06m
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3
UPG Surabaya (SUB) PEN
Leg 1: Batik Air, Citilink, Lion Air · Leg 2: Indonesia AirAsia
Self-transfer likely ~6h 57m
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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
2,428 km1,508 miles
Journey time
5h 36mestimate
Time difference
NonePenang vs Makassar
Currency in Penang
MYR
Airports
UPG → PEN

Flights from Makassar to Penang: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Makassar to Penang?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Kuala Lumpur, Jakarta and Surabaya. 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 Penang?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 5h 36m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 2,428 km.
Where do you change planes between Makassar and Penang?
The best connecting points are Kuala Lumpur (KUL), Jakarta (CGK) and Surabaya (SUB). Compare one-ticket itineraries with self-transfer options in the search.
Which airports serve Makassar and Penang?
Makassar: Sultan Hasanuddin International Airport (UPG). Penang: Penang International Airport (PEN).

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