Flying from Sam Ratulangi International Airport (MDC) to Jakarta: what you need to know
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. That way, you won't have to rush to board your MDC to Jakarta flight.
You can expect longer queues during popular months like January. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.
The journey from central Manado to MDC takes about 40 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or grab a taxi, you'll cover the 13 kms (8 miles) in 25 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Looking for a hotel near MDC? If you're boarding an early flight from Sam Ratulangi International Airport to Jakarta, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure gate:
Sam Ratulangi International Airport gets top marks for on-time performance. 83% of flights that take off from MDC arrive at their destination as scheduled.
How to find the cheapest flights from Sam Ratulangi International Airport (MDC) to Jakarta
£94 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Sam Ratulangi International Airport to Jakarta flight. A round-trip plane ticket right now is £194. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to land cheap flights from MDC to Jakarta if you book early. Airlines often offer some excellent early bird rates.
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Best time to go to Jakarta
Lock in a Sam Ratulangi International Airport to Jakarta plane ticket with a departure in October to explore the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures to range from 25ºC to 32ºC.
If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from MDC to Jakarta in July when temperatures average between 24ºC and 31ºC.
More about Jakarta
Start your Jakarta trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. After booking your flight from Sam Ratulangi International Airport to Jakarta, browse our selection of hotels including:
All great holidays should include some sightseeing. TeamLab Future Park Plaza Indonesia, Monumen Nasional and National Museum of Indonesia are must-visits when exploring Jakarta.
Explore more of Indonesia
Jakarta is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of Indonesia waiting to be explored. Around 121 kms (75 miles) southeast of Jakarta, a visit to Bandung will keep your itinerary busy. Start with leading sights like Gedung Merdeka, Museum Gedung Sate and Masjid Agung Bandung.
If there's time to check out another side of Indonesia, consider Palembang, about 434 kms (270 miles) northwest of Jakarta. Taman Bunga Celosia Springhill, Ampera Bridge and Masjid Al-Jannah are highlights.