Sultan Hasanuddin Airport serves Makassar, the main city of Sulawesi island, approximately 20 km from the city center.
It is the most convenient access point to the Tana Toraja highlands, known for the unique burial traditions of the Toraja people.
How to get to Hasanuddin International Airport
By Car
By Train
By Bus
Average travel time to UPG
Parking near Hasanuddin International Airport
The official parking area is positioned in front of the terminal.
The parking is monitored by cameras, with accessible prices.
How to get to Makassar from UPG
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Car rental at Hasanuddin International Airport
Major car rental companies operate with dedicated desks near arrivals.
Bring a driver's license, passport, and credit card; for Tana Toraja, many visitors prefer to hire a local driver.
Hotels near Hasanuddin International Airport
At the airport (Mandai)
0.8-1.5 km from the terminal, 5 minutes by car; free hotel shuttle available 24 hours a day.
Best for: Dawn flights, one-night stopovers, or anyone who doesn't want to face the 20-30 minute drive to Losari.
- Free airport shuttle running 24 hours a day, useful for night flights or short layovers
- No road transfer to deal with for those who just need to rest between two flights
- The Mandai area has no city life: for dinner you stay at the hotel
- Pantai Losari and the historic centre still require 20-30 minutes by car
Losari, the city's seafront
20-30 minutes by car or taxi for the roughly 15-20 km from the airport; no direct train or bus.
Best for: Those who want the Pantai Losari sunset, Fort Rotterdam and the city's restaurants, with a 20-30 minute drive from the airport.
- The Pantai Losari seafront, with the city's most photographed sunset, a few minutes' walk from the hotels
- Fort Rotterdam and the historic centre's museums reachable on foot or with a short ride
- The trip from the airport lengthens during rush hour on the highway towards Mandai
- No rail connection: you always depend on a taxi or private car
Recommended hotels
- Swiss-Belhotel Waterfront Makassar 296 rooms on Jl. Ujung Pandang, about a 6-minute walk from Pantai Losari; outdoor pool and the Swiss Cafe restaurant. View availability
- Ibis Makassar City Center 205 rooms on Jl. Maipa, about 100 metres (3 minutes' walk) from Pantai Losari; 20 minutes from the airport. View availability
- Best Western Plus Makassar Beach 162 rooms and suites on Jl. Botolempangan, a few minutes from Pantai Losari; semi-covered pool and the Chill In restaurant. View availability
Airport services
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Terminal guide
The terminal is appropriately sized for its role as Sulawesi's principal airport.
Those departing with these flights should arrive 2 hours before departure.
Map of Hasanuddin International Airport
Frequently asked questions
Q. What is Tana Toraja?
A highland area in the interior of Sulawesi, known for the unique funeral traditions of the Toraja people, including elaborate ceremonies and rock-cut tombs.
Q. How far is Tana Toraja from Makassar airport?
About 8-9 hours by road: many visitors organize a multi-day tour rather than a day trip.
Q. What to see in Makassar's historic center?
Fort Rotterdam, a 17th-century Dutch fortress among the best-preserved in Southeast Asia, built on the site of an earlier fort of the Sultanate of Gowa: today it also houses a museum.
Q. Is Makassar the main city of Sulawesi?
Yes, it's the island's main urban, economic and port center.
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