Cheap flights from Palu
The city's air travel is served by Mutiara Airport, located just 4 kilometers from the center of Palu. The route network includes 6 regular destinations, providing stable connections with Indonesia's major transport hubs. Among the most popular routes are flights to Surabaya with a frequency of 26 times a week, Jakarta (25 flights), and Makassar (12 flights).
Six airlines operate flights from this region, the largest of which by traffic volume are Lion Airlines, Garuda, and Batik Air. Before planning your trip, it is recommended to check the current weather forecast. Below on this page, you will find city cards with handy filters to help you navigate available flight options and choose a suitable destination.
Palu — Makassar
Palu — Surabaya
Palu — Balikpapan
Palu — Jakarta
Flight insights from Palu
Data-driven trends for direct flights from Palu — how often airlines fly, where they go, and typical fares and flight times.
Most frequent destinations
The most frequent direct destinations from Palu are Surabaya, Jakarta and Makassar. Surabaya leads with around 26 flights a week.
- Surabaya26 flights/week
- Jakarta25 flights/week
- Makassar12 flights/week
- Balikpapan6 flights/week
- Luwuk2 flights/week
Direct routes & fares
Popular non-stop routes from Palu range from Makassar at $68 to Jakarta at $106 — a quick way to compare direct-flight fares.
- Surabayafrom $95
- Jakartafrom $106
- Makassarfrom $68
- Balikpapanfrom $103
- Luwukfrom $85
Cheapest destinations
The cheapest destinations from Palu right now are Makassar from $68, Luwuk from $85 and Surabaya from $95.
- Makassarfrom $68
- Luwukfrom $85
- Surabayafrom $95
- Balikpapanfrom $103
- Jakartafrom $106
Longest direct flights
The longest direct flight from Palu is to Dubai at about 10h 8m, followed by Sydney (6h 47m) and Melbourne (6h 41m).
- Dubai10h 8m
- Sydney6h 47m
- Melbourne6h 41m
- Tokyo6h 19m
- Seoul6h 2m
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AustraliaFrequently asked questions
- How many destinations are available from Palu?
- There are 6 regular air routes from this city. Currently, all flights are domestic, connecting the region with Indonesia's key economic and tourist centers.
- What are the most popular destinations from Palu?
- The highest demand is for flights to Surabaya (26 departures per week) and Jakarta (25 departures). Other popular routes include Makassar, with 12 weekly flights, and Balikpapan, with 6 weekly flights.
- How many airlines fly from Palu?
- Air service is provided by 6 carriers. The majority of flights are operated by companies such as Lion Airlines, Garuda, and Batik Air; flights are also operated by Wings Air (IW), Citilink, and Super Air Jet.
- Which airports serve Palu?
- All flights arrive and depart through Mutiara Airport (PLW). This airport is conveniently located just 4 kilometers from the city center, minimizing travel time to the terminal.
- How to find cheap flights from Palu?
- To find the best fares, it is recommended to check offers from low-cost carriers such as Citilink or Super Air Jet. It is also worth booking tickets in advance and keeping an eye on date flexibility, as weekday flights are often cheaper than those on weekends.