How to find cheap flights to Palu Mutiara Airport (PLW)
The cheapest price currently available for a one-way flight to Palu Mutiara Airport is $422. A return plane ticket to PLW right now is $871.
Book when the time is right with Price Alerts. You'll receive an email or a push notification on the app if the price of tickets to PLW goes up or down.
Lock in a bargain on tickets to Palu, where Palu Mutiara Airport is located, by booking in advance. You're more likely to secure a great deal and have a wider range of flights and departure times.
Broaden your search for cheap flights to Palu by clicking the 'Add nearby airports' option. This allows you to browse fares for airports closest to your destination and departure points and could help you save.
Think about taking a flight with a stop since indirect routes are usually cheaper. Just uncheck the 'Direct flights' box when searching for your plane tickets to Palu Mutiara Airport.
Best time to go to Palu
May is generally the cheapest month to hop on a flight to Palu.
Use the 'Whole month' tool if your travel dates are flexible. Browse fares for an entire month and find a flight to PLW that fits your plans and budget.
Fly to Palu in February if you'd like to be there when it's busy. This is the most popular month for flights to PLW, but also when tickets can be more expensive.
December is the least busy time of year to visit if you prefer a more laid-back vibe. There's also a good chance you'll find cheaper prices on plane tickets to Palu then.
Check the weather before you head off. October is the warmest time of year in Palu, averaging between 22ºC (72ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF).
Ranging from 22ºC (72ºF) to 30ºC (86ºF), July brings the lowest temperatures.
Want to leave the umbrella at home? January is the driest month in Palu, averaging 18 days of rain.
It rains the most during May, which gets around 23 days of wet weather.
Travelling to Palu Mutiara Airport (PLW): What you need to know
Avoid the layovers and get to Palu in one easy hop. Take a direct flight to Palu Mutiara Airport with one of these leading airlines:
If you want to jet off with the carrier that leads the way for punctuality, book your PLW plane ticket with Grumeti Air. Up to 79% of its flights into this airport land when expected.
Your flight will touch down in the UTC+8 timezone at PLW.
Eager to catch up on sleep after your flight to PLW? These hotels near Palu Mutiara Airport offer the perfect place to kick back and relax:
Flights departing from Palu Mutiara Airport land as scheduled 74% of the time. This percentage helps measure the airport's overall punctuality.
Getting to central Palu from Palu Mutiara Airport (PLW)
PLW is about 8 kilometres from central Palu.
If you're catching a taxi after your flight to PLW, it'll take around 20 minutes to get to the centre.
The journey when using public transport takes about 30 minutes.
Your hotel should feel like part of the trip, not just a place to sleep. Unpack your bags at one of these traveller-approved options in Palu:
Palu highlights
Put these popular sights at the top of your must-see list after hopping off your flight to Palu:
Lalove Land: Offering a great first impression of all the city has to offer, this landmark is around 6 kilometres southwest of the centre.
Pantai Talise: Take a tour of this landmark next. About 6 kilometres west of the city centre, it's worth checking out to get the full Palu experience.
How to get to Kintalove from Palu Mutiara Airport (PLW)
PLW serves as a gateway to the nearby city of Kintalove, which is around 21 kilometres away. The most convenient way into the centre will vary depending on when you travel, so check your options first.
Travelling from Palu Mutiara Airport (PLW) to Rio
If Rio is where you're off to, it's around 11 kilometres from Palu Mutiara Airport.
Explore more of Indonesia
There's loads more to see and do in Indonesia, starting with Palopo. PURA MANDIRA TAMAN SARI, Taman Masjid Agung Palopo and Pantai Songka are must-do's in this city, which is about 225 kilometres south of Palu.
Bontang is another popular destination in Indonesia and is roughly 290 kilometres northwest of Palu. Hit some of the best spots right away at Mangrove Board Walk, Beras Basah Beach and Wisata Mangrove Telok Bangko.
About 290 kilometres south of Palu, Polewali brings even more to your adventure. A few great reasons to visit include Pantai Cendrawasih Polewali, Masjid Agung Syuhada and Taman Wisata Bahari Polewali Mandar.