Hasanuddin International Airport: where to stay, areas and…

Sultan Hasanuddin International Airport is in Mandai, about 15-20 km north of Makassar: a taxi or car takes 20-30 minutes, with no direct train or bus. Those with a dawn flight or a short layover can stay just a few minutes from the terminal, while those who want the Pantai Losari seafront, the city's best-known sunset spot, have to accept the transfer towards the centre.

At the airport (Mandai)

Airport area · 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.

Pros

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

Cons

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

Recommended hotels in this area

Cordia Hotel Makassar Airport: 118 rooms on Jl. Departure/Keberangkatan in Mandai, 0.8-1.5 km from the terminal; free shuttle 24 hours a day and the in-house Alaya spa.

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Losari, the city's seafront

City centre · 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.

Pros

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

Cons

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 in this area

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.
Ibis Makassar City Center: 205 rooms on Jl. Maipa, about 100 metres (3 minutes' walk) from Pantai Losari; 20 minutes from the airport.
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.

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