Cheap flights to Kendari (KDI)

In 1831, Kendari was discovered by a Dutch national named Vosmaer. Vosmaer was also the person who first wrote and made a map of Kendari. Entering the Dutch colonial era, Kendari was appointed as the capital city of the District of Kewedanan and later the capital city of Onder Afdeling Laiwoi.

At present, Kendari is the capital of the Southeast Sulawesi Province. The topography of the city is dominated by hilly terrain with rivers that lead to Kendari Bay. This makes Kendari seafood has very good quality.

To serve intercity and inter-provincial air transportation, Kendari provides one airport called Haluoleo Airport. Flight tickets to Kendari itself are already widely available, mainly through Garuda Indonesia, Lion Air, Wings Air, Sriwijaya Air, Susi Air, and Aviastar Mandiri.

The Most Popular Destinations in Kendari City

The geographical location adjacent to Kendari Bay makes this city save a wealth of charming marine nature. There are also quite a number of people who intentionally bought plane tickets to Kendari to enjoy the exciting recreation. The places currently most visited are:

1. Pulau Labengki

Location: Kabupaten Konawe Utara, Sulawesi Tenggara.

Located about 4 hours from the city center, Labengki Island offers the beauty of nautical with coral islands in the middle of the sea, beautiful diving spots, and white sand beaches. At first glance, this island seems to be a miniature of Raja Ampat. The turquoise lagoon makes the eyes want to keep looking at it without blinking. In addition, many divers love Labengki Island because they want to meet with a giant 50 cm shell that is actually habitat in this island's waters.

2. Pantai Toronipa

Location: Tanjung Toronipa, Soropia, Kabupaten Konawe, Sulawesi Tenggara.

Clean white sand, shady trees, and shiny blue sea are the perfect blend of Beach Toronipa. The alloy has always managed to attract thousands of people to meet this beach during the holiday season. Moreover, the beach facilities and infrastructure are very complete with relaxing huts, snack stalls, Kendari specialty food stalls and inns. From here, tourists will usually continue to explore Bokori Island, which is about 20 minutes across the sea to the east.

3. Pulau Bokori

Location: Ambang Teluk Kendari, Kecamatan Soropia, Kabupaten Konawe.

The atmosphere of Bokori Island is somewhat similar to Maratua Island in East Kalimantan. A large wooden bridge stretches from the edge to the center of the sparkling blue sea and connects it to a floating villa. The view of the sunset is certainly very beautiful photographed from this place. What makes this place even more special is the view of Bajoe Village with floating houses and fishing boats filling the pier. The main activity that makes people forget to go back home is of course swimming and snorkeling.

The Most Popular Places to Eat in Kendari City

Kendari's unique and fresh foods will surely make anyone tempted. Places to eat that are usually crowded with tourists are:

1. RM Aroma Labbakang 2

Location: Jalan Buburanda, Kambu, Lalolara, Kendari.

Open every day, 09:00 - 23:00 WITA.

This legendary restaurant offers fresh Kendari special seafood. The sauce and spices of the fish mixture proved to be very special so that the resulting flavor is said to be found nowhere else. RM Aroma itself already has several branches in Kendari. This second branch is the most crowded now.

2. Warung Sate Pokea

Location:  Desa Pohara, Bondoala, Kecamatan Sampara, Kabupaten Konawe.

Sate Pokea is a Kendari specialty in the form of spicy and sweet spicy freshwater scallops. This satay is best eaten along with Gogos which is similar to grilled lemper, but without stuffed. Because Pokea is only found in the Pohara River, anyone who wants to try Sate Pokea must visit the stalls in Pohara Village. Not only delicious, Sate Pokea is also considered nutritious because it has substances that can treat rheumatism and arthritis, and maintain healthy liver.

3. RM Kampoeng Empang

Location: Anduonohu, Kecamatan Poasia.

Open every day, 10:00 - 23:00 WITA.

As the name implies, this restaurant takes tourists to eat in stilt houses above the pond. This makes it feel refresh and suitable for seafood parties. Seafood here is famous for being very diverse, delicious, and inexpensive. Menus that must be tried here are Ikan Sunu Goreng, Palumara, Ikan Rica-rica, and Udang Bakar. If you want to experience the sensation of eating locally, try replace the rice with Sinonggi.