Makassar to Jakarta (UPG–CGK) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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UPG–CGK is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Lion Air, Interlink Airlines and Citilink lead the route. The flight covers 890 miles in approximately 1h 56m. Beyond nonstop, 20 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JT Lion Air | 136 | 738, 739 | 1h56-2h20 | – | – | – |
| ID Interlink Airlines Also: EK | 105 | 32A, 738 | 1h58-2h20 | – | – | EK |
| QG Citilink Also: GA | 37 | 320 | 2h20-2h30 | – | – | GA |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Travel Essentials
UPG: WITA · CGK: WIB
When it's 6:00 PM in Makassar, it's 5:00 PM in Jakarta.
The airport rail link runs to BNI City Station in central Jakarta (45 minutes, IDR 70,000-100,000). The station is a short walk from Sudirman MRT for onward connections. Trains depart every 30-60 minutes. From arrivals, follow signs to the Soekarno-Hatta train station connected to Terminals 2 and 3. Terminal 1 passengers take the free Skytrain shuttle first.
Grab and Gojek have designated pickup points at each terminal. Expect IDR 150,000-250,000 to central Jakarta and 45-120 minutes depending entirely on traffic. Airport taxis from the official counters cost slightly more but avoid surge pricing. DAMRI buses serve Gambir, Blok M, and several other hubs (IDR 40,000-60,000). Avoid metered taxis that approach you inside the terminal; use the queue outside.
Jakarta is tropical year-round with temperatures locked between 24 and 32 degrees C. There is no cold season. The wet season runs October through May with the heaviest rain in January and February (up to 300mm/month). Afternoon downpours are intense and can flood low-lying roads for hours. The dry season (June-September) brings sunnier days and lower humidity, with August seeing as little as 35mm of rain.
Humidity sits at 75-85% year-round, peaking in the wet season. Thunderstorms during the wet months can cause arrival delays. Pack light, breathable clothing no matter when you visit. A compact umbrella and waterproof bag liner are useful October through March. The dry season is the more comfortable window, with clearer skies and temperatures that feel a few degrees cooler thanks to lower moisture.
UPG–CGK Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
UPG to CGK Route Overview
Makassar Sultan Hasanuddin to Jakarta Soekarno-Hatta is one of Indonesia's busiest inter-island routes, connecting Sulawesi to the capital across the Java Sea. Lion Air, Garuda Indonesia, Citilink, and Batik Air operate the corridor with combined frequency exceeding 30 daily departures. Flight time is 2 hours 15 minutes. The 737-800 is the most common aircraft; Garuda uses the 737-800 and occasionally the A330 on heavy demand days. The route serves a large population of Sulawesi-origin workers commuting to Jakarta for work cycles.
Connection and Operational Patterns
Sultan Hasanuddin Airport serves as the primary gateway to eastern Indonesia, and many passengers connect through Makassar from Manado, Palu, Kendari, and the Maluku islands before boarding Jakarta services. Soekarno-Hatta's three domestic terminals are not connected airside, so connecting passengers must exit through arrivals and re-enter the correct terminal. Early morning departures from Makassar align with Garuda's international departure banks at Soekarno-Hatta Terminal 3. Afternoon slots frequently experience cascading delays from weather holds over the Makassar Strait.