Jakarta to Makassar (CGK–UPG) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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CGK–UPG is served by 4 airlines with nonstop service. Lion Air, Interlink Airlines and Garuda Indonesia lead the route. The flight covers 890 miles in approximately 2h 25m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JT Lion Air | 130 | 738, 739, 7M9 | 2h20-2h25 | – | – | – |
| ID Interlink Airlines Also: EK | 87 | 32A, 738 | 1h57-2h25 | – | – | EK |
| GA Garuda Indonesia Also: 6E, CI, EK, EY, JL, MH, SV, WY | 42 | 320, 738 | 2h30 | – | SkyTeam | 6E, CI, EK, EY, JL, MH, SV, WY |
| QG Citilink | 35 | 320 | 2h20-2h30 | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Travel Essentials
CGK: WIB · UPG: WITA
When it's 6:00 PM in Jakarta, it's 7:00 PM in Makassar.
The airport rail link from BNI City Station (Sudirman Baru) takes 45 minutes (IDR 70,000-100,000 depending on promotions). Trains run every 30-60 minutes from early morning to late evening. BNI City connects to the Sudirman MRT station by foot, making it reachable from most central Jakarta neighborhoods. Buy tickets at the station counter or online at reservation.kci.id.
Grab and Gojek are the go-to ride-hail apps. From central Jakarta to CGK, expect IDR 124,000-200,000 and 45 minutes without traffic. Rush hour (7:00-10:00, 16:00-19:00) can stretch that to two hours. Regular taxis from the city to the airport cost IDR 150,000-250,000 by meter. The DAMRI airport bus runs from Gambir and other hubs for IDR 40,000-60,000 but takes 90+ minutes.
CGK–UPG Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Jakarta to Makassar: Java to Sulawesi's Commercial Hub
CGK–UPG connects Indonesia's capital with Makassar, the largest city in eastern Indonesia and the economic gateway to Sulawesi and the Maluku Islands. Lion Air Group. Across Lion, Batik Air, and Wings Air. Dominates the corridor with the majority of daily departures. Garuda Indonesia holds the full-service share. Citilink and Super Air Jet round out the low-cost competition. Combined, the corridor sees 40 to 50 weekly departures, reflecting Makassar's role as both a business destination and a connecting point for Sulawesi's growing tourism and resource sectors.
Makassar as an Eastern Indonesia Hub
Sultan Hasanuddin Airport in Makassar is the primary hub for flights beyond Java into eastern Indonesia. Passengers connecting onward to Manado, Sorong, Jayapura, or the Maluku Islands will find the largest number of onward options at UPG compared to any other eastern Indonesian airport. The airport completed a major terminal expansion in 2020, improving domestic transit handling. Makassar city center sits 13 km from the airport; taxis and online ride-hailing apps (Grab, Gojek) are the primary ground transport options, with no rail link in service.