Why go
- Capital and largest city of South Sulawesi, Indonesia.
- Served by Sultan Hasanuddin International Airport (UPG).
History
Makassar, formerly Ujung Pandang (1971–1999), is the capital of the Indonesian province of South Sulawesi. It is the largest city in the region of Eastern Indonesia and the country's fifth-largest urban center after Jakarta, Surabaya, Medan, and Bandung. The city is located on the southwest coast of the island of Sulawesi, facing the Makassar Strait.
Where to stay
Jl. A. P. Pettarani No.88, Banta-Bantaeng, Kec. Rappocini, Kota Makassar, Sulawesi Selatan 90222, Indonesia · artotelwanderlust.com
Jl. Sultan Hasanuddin No.10, Baru, Kec. Ujung Pandang, Kota Makassar, Sulawesi Selatan 90111, Indonesia · astonhotelsinternational.com
Jl. A. Mappanyukki No.17, Kunjung Mae, Kec. Mariso, Kota Makassar, Sulawesi Selatan 90134, Indonesia · melia.com
Jl. AP. Pettarani No.4, Gn. Sari, Kec. Rappocini, Kota Makassar, Sulawesi Selatan 90222, Indonesia · all.accor.com
Jl. Ujung Pandang No.8, Bontoala, Kec. Makassar, Kota Makassar, Sulawesi Selatan 90111, Indonesia · swiss-belhotel.com
Jl. Adyaksa Baru No.55, Pandang, Kec. Panakkukang, Kota Makassar, Sulawesi Selatan 90222, Indonesia · swiss-belhotel.com
Mall Panakkukang, Jl. Boulevard, Masale, Kec. Panakkukang, Kota Makassar, Sulawesi Selatan 90231, Indonesia · mykohotel.com
Jl. Sultan Hasanuddin No.24, Baru, Kec. Ujung Pandang, Kota Makassar, Sulawesi Selatan 90111, Indonesia · url-shortener.me
Jl. Metro Tj. Bunga No.2, Panambungan, Kec. Mariso, Kota Makassar, Sulawesi Selatan 90121, Indonesia · therinra.com
Jl. Maipa No.297, Losari, Kec. Ujung Pandang, Kota Makassar, Sulawesi Selatan 90111, Indonesia · aryaduta.com
Jl. Daeng Tompo No.28-36, Maloku, Kec. Ujung Pandang, Kota Makassar, Sulawesi Selatan 90112, Indonesia · astonhotelsinternational.com
Jl. Metro Tj. Bunga, Kp. Buyang, Kec. Mariso, Kota Makassar, Sulawesi Selatan 90121, Indonesia · gammarahotel.co.id
Jl. Sultan Hasanuddin No.43, Sawerigading, Kec. Ujung Pandang, Kota Makassar, Sulawesi Selatan 90111, Indonesia · goldentulipessentialmakassar.com
Jl. Sultan Hasanuddin No.40, Maloku, Kec. Ujung Pandang, Kota Makassar, Sulawesi Selatan 90111, Indonesia · mysantika.com
Jl. A. Mappanyukki No.49, Kunjung Mae, Kec. Mariso, Kota Makassar, Sulawesi Selatan 90125, Indonesia · khashotels.com
Jl. Andi Djemma No.112F, Banta-Bantaeng, Kec. Rappocini, Kota Makassar, Sulawesi Selatan 90222, Indonesia · hotelramedo.com
Jl. Somba OPU No.235, Maloku, Kec. Ujung Pandang, Kota Makassar, Sulawesi Selatan 90111, Indonesia · almaderahotel.com
Jalan Haji Bau No.5 Mangkura, Losari, Kec. Ujung Pandang, Kota Makassar, Sulawesi Selatan 90113, Indonesia · arthamahotels.com
Jl. Penghibur No.10, Bulo Gading, Kec. Ujung Pandang, Kota Makassar, Sulawesi Selatan 90111, Indonesia · losarihotels.com
Jl. Daeng Tompo No.8, Maloku, Kec. Ujung Pandang, Kota Makassar, Sulawesi Selatan 90112, Indonesia · mregencyhotel.com
Jl. Sultan Hasanuddin No.4, Baru, Kec. Ujung Pandang, Kota Makassar, Sulawesi Selatan 90111, Indonesia · whizprime.intiwhiz.com
Jl. Ps. Ikan No.52, Bulo Gading, Kec. Ujung Pandang, Kota Makassar, Sulawesi Selatan 90111, Indonesia · makassargolden.com
Jl. Jend. Sudirman No.31, Mangkura, Kec. Ujung Pandang, Kota Makassar, Sulawesi Selatan 90113, Indonesia · hyatt.com
Jl. Botolempangan No.67, Sawerigading, Kec. Ujung Pandang, Kota Makassar, Sulawesi Selatan 90113, Indonesia · bestwestern.com
Jl. A. P. Pettarani No.03, Mannuruki, Kec. Tamalate, Kota Makassar, Sulawesi Selatan 90221, Indonesia · claromakassar.com
Jl. Andi Djemma No.130, Banta-Bantaeng, Kec. Rappocini, Kota Makassar, Sulawesi Selatan 90222, Indonesia · marriott.com
Jl. Jend. M. Jusuf No.1, Pattunuang, Kec. Wajo, Kota Makassar, Sulawesi Selatan 90157, Indonesia · karebosihotel.com
Jl. Monumen Emmy Saelan No.10 A, Gn. Sari, Kec. Rappocini, Kota Makassar, Sulawesi Selatan 90221, Indonesia
Jl. Metro Tj. Bunga No.701, Tj. Merdeka, Kec. Tamalate, Kota Makassar, Sulawesi Selatan 90134, Indonesia
Jl. Muchtar Lutfi No.38, Maloku, Kec. Ujung Pandang, Kota Makassar, Sulawesi Selatan 90111, Indonesia
Indoor
Restaurants & places to go
Coffee Shop, Cafe · Kedai Kopi by Sija yang legendaris sejak tahun 1970 kembali membuka cabang di pusat kota Makassar tepatnya di jalan Pengayoman di gedung… · facebook.com
Indonesian, Fish, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:00-22:00 · 1 Jl. Tentara Pelajar, 90173
Regional, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 08:00-22:00 Features: halal · A No 29 Jalan Taman Makam Pahlawan BTN Paropo Blok A No 29, Paropo, Kecamatan…
Burger, Fast Food · Features: takeaway
Donut, Coffee Shop, Fast Food · Features: takeaway
Chicken, Fast Food · Features: takeaway · Jl. Sultan Alauddin
Pizza, Fast Food · Features: takeaway
Breakfast, Pancake, Restaurant · Breakfast/Pancake restaurant
Noodle, Restaurant · Noodle restaurant
Asian, Restaurant · Opening hours: 06:00-23:00 · Jalan Gunung Lompo Battang, Makassar
Food Court · Opening hours: Sa-Fr 08:30-22:00
Chinese, Regional, Asian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Sa-Fr 08:30-22:00
Makanan Khas Makassar, Restaurant · Opening hours: 09:00-22:00 Features: takeaway
Cafe · Features: outdoor seating · 03 Centre Point Of Indonesia, Sunset Quay A Citraland No.03, Makassar, Sulawesi Selatan 90224, Makassar, 90224 · expatroasters.com
Restaurant · restaurant · 158, Makassar, 90215 · linktr.ee
Konro, Restaurant · Features: takeaway
Coto, Restaurant · Coto restaurant
Japanese, Cafe · Japanese cafe · Jl. Jendral Ahmad Yani, Makassar
Bubble Tea, Cafe · Bubble Tea cafe
Seafood, Restaurant · Seafood restaurant
Italian, Restaurant · Italian restaurant · Jalan Lamadukelleng, Makassar
Meatball, Restaurant · Meatball restaurant
Nasi Goreng, Mie Goreng, Restaurant · Nasi Goreng/Mie Goreng restaurant
Bakso Dan Nasi Goreng, Restaurant · Bakso Dan Nasi Goreng restaurant
Traditional Food, Restaurant · Traditional Food restaurant
Fish And Chips, Restaurant · Fish And Chips restaurant · Jl. Tentara Pelajar
Fast Food · fast food
Pasta, Restaurant · Pasta restaurant
Kebab, Fast Food · Kebab fast food
Local, Restaurant · Local restaurant · jl. topaz Raya, Makassar, 90231
Steak, Restaurant · Steak restaurant · Jl. Cendrawasih
Coffee Shop, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Su 08:00-22:00 Features: outdoor seating · 2 Jalan Toddopuli Raya · instagram.com
Indonesian, Friture, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 08:00-05:00 · 9 Jalan Gunung Bulusaraung, 90115
Regional, Restaurant · Opening hours: Sa-Fr 08:30-22:00
Burger, Fast Food · Features: takeaway · Jalan Sultan Alauddin, Gunung Sari, Kecamatan Rappocini, Makassar
Chicken, Fast Food · Features: takeaway
Pizza, Restaurant · Pizza restaurant
Asian, Restaurant · Asian restaurant
Food Court · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 08:00-19:00 · 1 Jl. Satelit Raya, Makassar, 90241
Chinese, Restaurant · Chinese restaurant · 130 Jalan Gunung Latimojong, Makassar, 90145
Cafe · cafe · Jalan Metro Tanjung Bunga · mykopio.id
Restaurant · restaurant
Japanese, Restaurant · Japanese restaurant
Seafood, Restaurant · Seafood restaurant · Jalan Lamadukelleng, Makassar
Fast Food · fast food
352 more places in the Ultimate edition. See the Ultimate edition →
Airports
Sultan Hasanuddin International Airport (UPG) 18 km to the centre
Makassar, SN, ID — You board from the indoor waiting area — no need to plan for the weather. ✈ 8 airlines (Lion Mentari Airlines, Garuda Indonesia, Sriwijaya Air, Citilink Indonesia…) · direct flights to 26 destinations incl. Balikpapan, Jakarta, Surabaya, Ambon, Denpasar… (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 8 airlines, 26 direct destinations
- Lion Mentari Airlines JT (737-900, ATR, 737-300, 737-800) · 19 routes: Ambon, Balikpapan, Bau-Bau*, Denpasar, Gorontalo, Jakarta, Jayapura, KBU*, Kendari, Luwuk, Manado, MJU*, Palu, Poso, PUM*, Surabaya, Taraken, Ternate, Yogyakarta
- Garuda Indonesia GA (737-800, CRK, A319, A330-200) · 16 routes: Ambon, Balikpapan, Biak, Denpasar, Gorontalo, Jakarta, Jayapura, Kendari, Manado, Palu, Praya, Singapore, Sorong, Surabaya, Ternate, Yogyakarta
- Sriwijaya Air SJ (735, 737-800, 737-300) · 14 routes: Ambon, Balikpapan, Biak, Gorontalo, Jakarta, Jayapura, Kendari, Luwuk, Manokwari, Palu, Sorong, Surabaya, Ternate, Timika
- Citilink Indonesia QG (A320) · 2 routes: Balikpapan, Jakarta
- Indonesia AirAsia QZ (A320) · 2 routes: Denpasar, Surabaya
- AirAsia AK (A320) · 1 route: Kuala Lumpur
- SilkAir MI (A319, A320) · 1 route: Singapore
- Singapore Airlines Cargo SQ (A319, A320) · 1 route: Singapore*
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Getting there by ferry
Dermaga Kayu Bangkoa
Ferry terminal · 0.6 km from the centre
Dermaga Pannyua
Ferry terminal · 1.1 km from the centre
Makassar Port
Ferry terminal · 2.2 km from the centre · Pelindo
Soekarno Hatta Makassar ferry port
Ferry terminal · 2.2 km from the centre
Pelabuhan Stallo
Ferry terminal · 6.8 km from the centre
Pelabuhan Lakkang
Ferry terminal · 7 km from the centre
Pannyua-Laelae
Ferry route
Kayubangkoa - Laelae
Ferry route
Pannyua-Laelae Gusung
Ferry route
Kayubangkoa - Kahyangan
Ferry route
Pannyua-Samalona
Ferry route
Kayubangkoa-Samalona
Ferry route
Kayubangkoa - Barrangcaddi
Ferry route
Tekkolo - Lakkang
Ferry route
Where things are
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Photographs
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When to go
Tourist season
October – March
The warmer, longer-day half of the southern-hemisphere year.
Shoulder season
April – May, September
Milder and quieter, with better value.
Worth avoiding
June – August
The southern winter — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Sultan Hasanuddin International Airport (UPG). Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: UPG has direct flights to 26 destinations on 8 airlines (incl. Balikpapan, Jakarta, Surabaya, Ambon, Denpasar…). By water: 6 ferry terminals within 20 km (nearest: Dermaga Kayu Bangkoa, 0.6 km); routes include Pannyua-Laelae, Kayubangkoa - Laelae, Pannyua-Laelae Gusung.
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Makassar (Ujung Pandang). Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.
Private aviation
On-demand charter, jet cards and the semi-private scheduled carriers that serve this city.
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FBO, charter, management · Managed fleet · FBO network and management across Europe, Africa, the Middle East and Asia-Pacific.
Fractional, jet card · Embraer Praetor, Bombardier Challenger & Global, Gulfstream · Fractional ownership and jet cards in North America and Europe.
Charter, management · Large-cabin & VIP airliners · Geneva-based operator known for large-cabin and VIP airliner charters.
Charter, management, FBO, MRO · Managed fleet worldwide · General Dynamics company: charter, completions and FBOs in Europe, the Middle East, Asia and the US.
Tours & experiences
Sightseeing