Makassar

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Makassar

Makassar is famous for its tasty culinary, but not many people know that the capital city of South Sulawesi Province is also surrounded by scenic natural wonders and beautiful white sandy beaches. Situated around 50 km from the city, Bantimurung Bulusaraung National Park welcomes visitors with its beautiful waterfalls and hordes of butterfly that will create a wonderful holiday memory. Also known as Daeng City, Makassar has Samalona Island where tourists can go snorkeling in its crystal-clear water and enjoy fresh seafood. Don't forget to taste their signature dishes like Coto Makassar and Pallu Basa for a complete experience in Makassar.

Get to Know Makassar

Take a tour of this destination's highlights

Travel Tips for Makassar

What you need to know before traveling here

Getting Around Makassar

A guide to Makassar's local transportation

DAMRI Bus

Pete-Pete

Bus Trans Mamminasata

Pedicab

Bentor

Car Rental

In Makassar, DAMRI buses only serve routes from the airport to the city, which takes about 30 minutes. It has a capacity of 20-40 passengers and has a large fleet. For those heading to the airport, the bus operates from 05.00-20.00 WITA. It starts from Jl. Riburane, to the IR Sutami toll road, and go straight to the airport. And those heading to the city operate from 08.30-24.00 WITA. The bus goes to town via Pasar Baru or Jl. Pattimura, do not pass the toll. The fare is IDR 25,000 per person one way.

Practical Tips for Makassar

Things to prepare and best way to visit

Is there a direct flight route to Makassar?

For flights from Jakarta to Makassar, you can choose an airplane that flies directly or transits in Yogyakarta or Surabaya first. 7 airlines are serving the Jakarta (CGK) - Makassar (UPG) flight route, namely Batik Air, Citilink, Garuda Indonesia, Lion Air, Sriwijaya Air, Super Air Jet, and TransNusa. Departure times also vary, starting from 6 am to midnight. For information and booking airline tickets, you can access them directly via the Traveloka website or using the Traveloka application.

What transportation can I use from the airport to downtown?

From Sultan Hasanuddin airport to downtown Makassar, there are 2 vehicle options available. First, you can take the DAMRI bus, which operates from 08.30-24.00 WITA with a fare of IDR 25,000 per person. Meanwhile, those going to the airport from Jl. Riburane operates from 05.00-20.00 WITA. If you take the DAMRI bus, make sure you arrive earlier before departure time. For the second option, you can rent a car through the Traveloka app at least one day before you arrive in Makassar.

How's the weather in Makassar & what equipment should be brought?

The weather in Makassar ranges between 27-32 Celsius, including moderate to tropical climates. If you want to travel to Makassar, you should bring clothes with thin and comfortable materials. If you choose to wear shorts, that's fine. Don't forget to bring sunblock and a hat if you visit this city in summer. However, if it's the rainy season, you should bring an umbrella. Other supporting equipment is a camera, shoes, and rubber sandals, and don't forget to bring a change of clothes if you want to get around Makassar.

What tourist attractions in Makassar are worth visiting?

Makassar is a city near the sea that has very famous beach tourism, namely Losari beach. However, not only that, Makassar still has other tourist spots that are worth visiting starting from ecotourism to mountain tourism. Some of them are Lantebung Mangrove Ecotourism, Leang-leang Maros, Bantimurung-Bulusaraung National Park, Balocci Rock Garden, Rotterdam fortress, Malino Tea Plantation Hill, Lappa Laona, Celebes Canyon, Lengang Waterfall, Sarang Burung Waterfall, Tanralili Lake, Canari Camba Hill, and Parangloe Waterfall. Meanwhile, other sea tourism is Kambing Island, Akkarena Beach, Lae Lae Island, Samalona Island, and Appalarang Cliff.

What typical Makassar culinary dishes should I try?

Each region has its unique culinary delights, and so does Makassar. Many typical Makassar food menus are very famous such as Coto Makassar, Es Pisang Ijo/Es Palu Butung, and Konro Bakar. Besides that menu, there are some other typical Makassar dishes that you should try. They are Sop Saudara, Konro Lihat, Pallubasa, Mi Titi, Juku Pallu Ce`la, Bebek Palekko, Grilled Bandeng Fish, Kapurung, Barongko, Pisang Epe, Gogoso, Buras, Jalangkote, Putu Cankiri`, and Kapurung.