Cheap flights from Bali / Denpasar (DPS) to Manado (MDC)

Manado is North Sulawesi's dive capital, and the direct flight from Bali / Denpasar puts you within a short boat ride of Bunaken Marine Park's coral walls, resident turtles and drift dives packed with reef fish. If Bali's dive scene has you wanting more, this route is the natural next stop.

Which airlines fly direct from Bali / Denpasar to Manado?

Several Indonesian carriers operate this route with non-stop service, giving you a genuine choice of direct options rather than relying on a connection through Jakarta or Surabaya.

Flight time from Bali / Denpasar to Manado

The direct flight takes around 3 hours and 50 minutes, a comfortable half-day trip from island to island.

Average price of flights between Bali / Denpasar and Manado

One-way fares start from around AU$154. Booking a few weeks ahead generally beats a last-minute search on this route.

Cheapest time to fly to Manado

Like most of Indonesia, expect fares to climb around the mid-year school holidays and the week either side of Eid al-Fitr. Diving conditions around Bunaken are good most of the year, so there's flexibility to chase the cheaper months.

Where is the airport in Manado?

Sam Ratulangi International Airport sits around 15 kilometres from central Manado. Taxis and rideshare apps operate from the terminal, and the drive into town or on to the harbour for a Bunaken boat transfer takes roughly 30-45 minutes depending on traffic.

Visa and passport requirements for Australians flying to Manado

This is a domestic Indonesian route, so no separate visa is needed for the flight. Keep your passport handy anyway for inter-island identity checks.

Time difference between Bali / Denpasar and Manado

None. Bali and Manado both run on Central Indonesia Time (WITA), so there's no clock adjustment needed on arrival.

Our tips for getting the best price on flights

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Ready for your Manado adventure?

Sort your accommodation near the harbour and line up a Bunaken dive trip alongside your flights.

Other popular destinations in Indonesia from Bali / Denpasar you might want to check out: Bali to Maumere, Bali to Medan, and Bali to Kupang.