Flights to Manado
Which airport to land at, how far each is from the centre, and where the routes go. Live fares are booked here.
Manado is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Sam Ratulangi International Airport (MDC), 11 km (7 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 8,693 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sam Ratulangi International Airport | MDC | 11 km (7 mi) | 8,693 ft | 264 ft |
Runway length is a practical tell: at 8,693 ft, MDC handles short and medium-haul aircraft, so a long-haul trip will connect somewhere else first. The airport sits at 264 ft; that is low enough that altitude never restricts departures.
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Routes to and from Manado
Straight-line distance and an estimated block time for the city pairs people search for most. Each opens a page with both ends’ airports, the time-zone shift and what changes on arrival.
| Route | Country | Distance | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manado to Davao | Philippines | 627 km (390 mi) | about 1 h 33 min |
| Manado to Makassar | Indonesia | 952 km (591 mi) | about 1 h 58 min |
| Manado to Budta | Philippines | 638 km (396 mi) | about 1 h 34 min |
| Manado to Malingao | Philippines | 633 km (393 mi) | about 1 h 34 min |
| Manado to Zamboanga | Philippines | 677 km (421 mi) | about 1 h 37 min |
| Manado to Cebu City | Philippines | 988 km (614 mi) | about 2 h 1 min |
| Manado to Samarinda | Indonesia | 884 km (549 mi) | about 1 h 53 min |
| Manado to Cagayan de Oro | Philippines | 779 km (484 mi) | about 1 h 45 min |
| Manado to General Santos | Philippines | 516 km (321 mi) | about 1 h 25 min |
| Manado to Balikpapan | Indonesia | 943 km (586 mi) | about 1 h 58 min |
| Manado to Banjarmasin | Indonesia | 1,259 km (782 mi) | about 2 h 22 min |
| Manado to Calamba | Philippines | 1,472 km (915 mi) | about 2 h 38 min |
| Manado to Muntinlupa | Philippines | 1,495 km (929 mi) | about 2 h 40 min |
| Manado to Kota Kinabalu | Malaysia | 1,094 km (680 mi) | about 2 h 9 min |
| Manado to Lapu-Lapu City | Philippines | 987 km (613 mi) | about 2 h 1 min |
| Manado to Kupang | Indonesia | 1,303 km (810 mi) | about 2 h 25 min |
| Manado to Iloilo | Philippines | 1,055 km (656 mi) | about 2 h 6 min |
| Manado to Bacolod City | Philippines | 1,043 km (648 mi) | about 2 h 5 min |
| Manado to Mansilingan | Philippines | 1,038 km (645 mi) | about 2 h 5 min |
| Manado to Dasmariñas | Philippines | 1,492 km (927 mi) | about 2 h 40 min |
| Manado to Mataram | Indonesia | 1,480 km (919 mi) | about 2 h 39 min |
| Manado to Sandakan | Malaysia | 890 km (553 mi) | about 1 h 53 min |
| Manado to Kinshasa | Democratic Republic of the Congo | 12,186 km (7,572 mi) | about 16 h 22 min |
| Manado to Lagos | Nigeria | 13,457 km (8,362 mi) | about 18 h |
| Manado to Ho Chi Minh City | Vietnam | 2,264 km (1,407 mi) | about 3 h 39 min |
| Manado to Jakarta | Indonesia | 2,174 km (1,351 mi) | about 3 h 32 min |
| Manado to Bengaluru | India | 5,356 km (3,328 mi) | about 7 h 37 min |
| Manado to Lima | Peru | 17,332 km (10,770 mi) | about 22 h 58 min |
| Manado to Bogotá | Colombia | 17,805 km (11,064 mi) | about 23 h 35 min |
| Manado to Abidjan | Ivory Coast | 14,284 km (8,876 mi) | about 19 h 4 min |
Distances are straight-line; road and rail routes run about 15–25% longer. Times are estimates from distance and typical speeds, not timetables.
Common questions
Which airport should I fly into for Manado?
Sam Ratulangi International Airport (MDC) is the closest large airport at 11 km (7 mi). It is the only one with scheduled flights within 100 km.
How far is MDC from Manado city centre?
11 km (7 mi) in a straight line; the road or rail distance is somewhat longer.
Can I book flights to Manado on this site?
Very soon: our airline partner is switching live fares on for this site. Hotels can be booked now.
How are the journey times on this page worked out?
From straight-line distance and typical speeds for each mode, so they are estimates for planning, not timetables. Road and rail routes run 15–25% longer than the straight line.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.