Palu to Makassar (PLW–UPG) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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288 mi airlines 70/wk
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JT3871
JT Lion
738
6:00 AM
WITA
7:10 AM
WITA
1h 10m
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JT781
JT Lion
738
6:00 AM
WITA TMAIN
7:10 AM
WITA
1h 10m
M T W T F S S
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JT1787
JT Lion
739
10:05 AM
WITA
11:15 AM
WITA
1h 10m
M T W T F S S
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JT1855
JT Lion
738
10:05 AM
WITA TMAIN
11:15 AM
WITA
1h 10m
M T W T F S S
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JT855
JT Lion
738
10:05 AM
WITA TMAIN
11:15 AM
WITA
1h 10m
M T W T F S S
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JT1853
JT Lion
739
1:00 PM
WITA TMAIN
2:10 PM
WITA
1h 10m
M T W T F S S
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JT853
JT Lion
738
1:00 PM
WITA TMAIN
2:10 PM
WITA
1h 10m
M T W T F S S
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QG215
QG Citilink
320
1:50 PM
WITA
3:05 PM
WITA
1h 15m
M T W T F S S
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ID6555
ID Batik
32A
4:30 PM
WITA TMAIN
5:40 PM
WITA
1h 10m
M T W T F S S
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ID8555
ID Batik
32A
4:30 PM
WITA TMAIN
5:40 PM
WITA
1h 10m
M T W T F S S
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JT1852
JT Lion
738
8:10 AM
WITA
9:25 AM
WITA
1h 15m
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JT852
JT Lion
738
8:10 AM
WITA TD
9:25 AM
WITA
1h 15m
M T W T F S S
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JT854
JT Lion
738
11:05 AM
WITA TD
12:20 PM
WITA
1h 15m
M T W T F S S
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ID6554
ID Batik
32A
2:35 PM
WITA TD
3:50 PM
WITA
1h 15m
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JT1774
JT Lion
738
3:35 PM
WITA TD
4:50 PM
WITA
1h 15m
M T W T F S S
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JT780
JT Lion
738
3:35 PM
WITA
4:50 PM
WITA
1h 15m
M T W T F S S
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Palu to Makassar
3 carriers, 70 flights/week nonstop.
3 Airlines 70 Flights/wk 288 mi 1h 10m nonstop 5 1-stop hubs

PLW–UPG is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Lion Air, Batik Air and Citilink lead the route. The flight covers 288 miles in approximately 1h 10m. Beyond nonstop, 5 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop PLW–UPG service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
JT Lion Air 49 738, 739 1h10
ID Batik Air 14 32A 1h10
QG Citilink 7 320 1h15
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – QG
32A Airbus A320 – ID
738 Boeing 737-800 – JT
739 Boeing 737-900 – JT
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: ID + JT + QG (70 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, PLW to UPG direction.
Mon
10
flights
Tue
10
flights
Wed
10
flights
Thu
10
flights
Fri
10
flights
Sat
10
flights
Sun
10
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
10
Nonstop flights
70
Outbound / wk
42
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for PLW to UPG.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
5
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~21h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
24
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

Other ways to reach Makassar from Palu

Nearby airports with service to Sultan Hasanuddin International Airport.
Metric PLW→UPG TRT→UPG
Distance from PLW 157 mi
Nonstop airlines 3 1
Weekly flights 70 2
Flight time 1h 10m 0h 55m
Airports within 200 miles of PLW with service to Sultan Hasanuddin International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Makassar is 0 hours the same as Palu.
PLW: WITA · UPG: WITA

When it's 6:00 PM in Palu, it's 6:00 PM in Makassar.
Distance & Flight Time
288 mi / 464 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 10m to 1h 15m.

PLW–UPG Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Palu to Makassar route.
Route details
Distance288 mi / 464 km
Flight time1h 10m to 1h 15m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)3
Weekly flights70 out / 42 return
1-stop connections5 hubs
Origin: PLW
IATA / ICAOPLW / WAFF
TimezoneAsia/Makassar
Elevation284 ft / 87 m
Destination: UPG
IATA / ICAOUPG / WAAA
TimezoneAsia/Makassar
Elevation47 ft / 14 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about PLW to UPG flights.
Nonstop flights from Mutiara - SIS Al-Jufrie Airport to Sultan Hasanuddin International Airport take approximately 1h 10m to 1h 15m. The route covers 288 miles.
3 airlines operate nonstop service: Batik Air, Lion Air and Citilink.
There are approximately 70 nonstop flights per week from PLW to UPG. The return direction has about 42 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through BPN, LUW, SUB, CGK and MOH. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from UPG to PLW are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include TRT. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from PLW to UPG

Mutiara - SIS Al-Jufrie Airport (PLW) and Sultan Hasanuddin International Airport (UPG) are connected by nonstop service from Batik Air, Lion Air and Citilink. With 70 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

PLW to UPG Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from PLW to UPG ranges from 1 hours 10 minutes to 1 hours 15 minutes. The route covers a distance of 288 miles (464 km). There are approximately 70 weekly flights outbound and 42 return, totaling 112 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

5 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via BPN. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Toraja (TRT).