Travelling from Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS) to Sam Ratulangi International Airport (MDC): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from Ngurah Rai International Airport to Sam Ratulangi International Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 2 hours 25 minutes.
Manado's timezone is UTC+8, which is the same as Denpasar.
Every week, there are six Ngurah Rai International Airport to Sam Ratulangi International Airport flights. If you'd like to get going as early as possible, jump on the 01:40 TransNusa flight. If you'd rather make the most of your day before flying, the last departure is at 22:35 with Garuda Indonesia.
Give yourself plenty of time to catch your DPS to MDC flight. Generally, it's best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as July, it's a good idea to get to the airport well in advance. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're flying during a high season in general.
Travelling to Manado (and then discovering more of Indonesia!) is a cinch with TransNusa. This popular carrier has direct flights from Ngurah Rai International Airport to Sam Ratulangi International Airport.
The majority of passengers choose to fly with TransNusa on this route.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Ngurah Rai International Airport to Sam Ratulangi International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Some great stopovers between DPS and MDC include:
Juanda International Airport
Sultan Hasanuddin International Airport
Soekarno-Hatta International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS) to Sam Ratulangi International Airport (MDC)
Currently, R 1,276 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Ngurah Rai International Airport to Sam Ratulangi International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is R 2,859. Keep in mind that fares may change due to availability when booking.
Score cheap tickets from DPS to MDC by booking at least five months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for bagging a bargain.
Organise your trip for April. That's the cheapest month for flights from Ngurah Rai International Airport to Sam Ratulangi International Airport. If your travel dates are flexible, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfare across every month.
There's no need to check back in every day to find out if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as there's a new deal on cheap flights from DPS to MDC.
Tailor your flights with filters. Pick your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Ngurah Rai International Airport to Sam Ratulangi International Airport.
Handy information about Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS)
Of all flights departing from Ngurah Rai International Airport, 66.23% land on schedule at their destination.
Ngurah Rai International Airport is about 16 kilometres from central Denpasar. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 30 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a journey time of around 50 minutes.
Get your trip off to a hassle-free start by staying near DPS. Whether you're catching an early flight from Ngurah Rai International Airport to Sam Ratulangi International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are the answer:
Arriving at Sam Ratulangi International Airport (MDC)
The last thing you need is a long trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Ngurah Rai International Airport to Sam Ratulangi International Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near MDC instead:
Pick up a Sam Ratulangi International Airport rental car and explore parts of Manado that aren't on every traveller's list. Browse the options available from TRAC Astra Rent A Car.
To lock in the lowest price, book your ride from Sam Ratulangi International Airport around one week before travelling.
Getting from Sam Ratulangi International Airport (MDC) to central Manado
Sam Ratulangi International Airport to central Manado has a drive time of around 35 minutes. It's approximately 16 kilometres away.
When to fly to Sam Ratulangi International Airport (MDC)
July is the busiest month for flights from Ngurah Rai International Airport to Sam Ratulangi International Airport. To skip the crowds, go to Manado in February.
Book your flight from Ngurah Rai International Airport to Sam Ratulangi International Airport for September if you want to explore Manado during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 22ºC (72ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF).
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from DPS to MDC in March. Average temperatures are between 21ºC (70ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF) then.
Explore more of Indonesia
Gorontalo is just one of the many cities in Indonesia waiting to be explored after you've seen Manado. Around 225 kilometres away to the south-west, well-known attractions include KAYRA PRIVATE POOL AND RESTO, Bele le uyun and Puncak Dumbo.
Around 290 kilometres east of Manado, Ternate is another favourite stop in Indonesia. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Fort Tolukko, Sulamadaha beach and Kalamata Fort.