Flying from Sultan Hasanuddin International Airport (UPG) to King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED): what you need to know
Jeddah is five hours behind Makassar and follows the UTC+3 timezone.
Leave plenty of time to catch your UPG to JED flight. As a general rule, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You can expect bigger queues during popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures will give you ample time for security and boarding.
How to find the cheapest flights from Sultan Hasanuddin International Airport (UPG) to King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED)
$521 is the lowest price for a one-way Sultan Hasanuddin International Airport to King Abdulaziz International Airport flight. A return flight starts at $1,065. These prices may change depending on demand.
To find cheap tickets from UPG to JED, book as early as you can. Airlines typically offer lower fares when flights are first made available.
If you can be flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' search function. It'll give you the cheapest price across every month when looking for your flight from Sultan Hasanuddin International Airport to King Abdulaziz International Airport.
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Handy information about Sultan Hasanuddin International Airport (UPG)
61.57% of flights departing from Sultan Hasanuddin International Airport make it to their destination on schedule.
Central Makassar to Sultan Hasanuddin International Airport is around 19 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 25 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
The trip on public transport will take about 3 hours.
Looking for a handy hotel close to UPG? If you're catching an early flight from Sultan Hasanuddin International Airport to King Abdulaziz International Airport, these stays will have you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED)
Book a hotel near JED if you're catching a late Sultan Hasanuddin International Airport to King Abdulaziz International Airport flight. Check in to one of these options and make your arrival easier:
Grab a King Abdulaziz International Airport rental car and explore Jeddah and beyond with your own wheels. Final Rentals, Avis and Budget are popular providers to choose from here.
Reserving your vehicle from King Abdulaziz International Airport around two weeks ahead gives you the best shot at securing a great deal.
Getting from King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) to central Jeddah
From King Abdulaziz International Airport, Jeddah is approximately 19 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to drive to the centre.
When to fly to King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED)
August is the most popular month for flights from Sultan Hasanuddin International Airport to King Abdulaziz International Airport. To skip the crowds, visit Jeddah in April.
The warmest month in Jeddah is July, with temperatures ranging between 27ºC (81ºF) and 37ºC (99ºF). Lock in your flights from Sultan Hasanuddin International Airport to King Abdulaziz International Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
Search for cheap tickets from UPG to JED in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 19ºC (66ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF) on average.
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