Flights to Palu
Which airport to land at, how far each is from the centre, and where the routes go. Live fares are booked here.
Palu is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Mutiara - SIS Al-Jufrie Airport (PLW), 4 km (2 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 6,781 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mutiara - SIS Al-Jufrie Airport (regional) | PLW | 4 km (2 mi) | 6,781 ft | 284 ft |
Runway length is a practical tell: at 6,781 ft, PLW handles short and medium-haul aircraft, so a long-haul trip will connect somewhere else first. The airport sits at 284 ft; that is low enough that altitude never restricts departures.
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Routes to and from Palu
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palu to Surabaya | Indonesia | 1,058 km (658 mi) | about 2 h 6 min |
| Palu to Davao | Philippines | 1,092 km (679 mi) | about 2 h 9 min |
| Palu to Semarang | Indonesia | 1,247 km (775 mi) | about 2 h 21 min |
| Palu to Makassar | Indonesia | 474 km (295 mi) | about 1 h 21 min |
| Palu to Budta | Philippines | 1,035 km (643 mi) | about 2 h 5 min |
| Palu to Jepara | Indonesia | 1,200 km (746 mi) | about 2 h 17 min |
| Palu to Malingao | Philippines | 1,032 km (642 mi) | about 2 h 4 min |
| Palu to Zamboanga | Philippines | 903 km (561 mi) | about 1 h 54 min |
| Palu to Cebu City | Philippines | 1,325 km (823 mi) | about 2 h 27 min |
| Palu to Malang | Indonesia | 1,123 km (698 mi) | about 2 h 11 min |
| Palu to Samarinda | Indonesia | 307 km (190 mi) | about 1 h 9 min |
| Palu to Tasikmalaya | Indonesia | 1,476 km (917 mi) | about 2 h 39 min |
| Palu to Cagayan de Oro | Philippines | 1,171 km (727 mi) | about 2 h 15 min |
| Palu to General Santos | Philippines | 978 km (607 mi) | about 2 h |
| Palu to Balikpapan | Indonesia | 341 km (212 mi) | about 1 h 11 min |
| Palu to Pontianak | Indonesia | 1,177 km (731 mi) | about 2 h 16 min |
| Palu to Denpasar | Indonesia | 1,003 km (623 mi) | about 2 h 2 min |
| Palu to Banjarmasin | Indonesia | 645 km (401 mi) | about 1 h 35 min |
| Palu to Surakarta | Indonesia | 1,245 km (774 mi) | about 2 h 21 min |
| Palu to Kota Kinabalu | Malaysia | 874 km (543 mi) | about 1 h 52 min |
| Palu to Lapu-Lapu City | Philippines | 1,327 km (824 mi) | about 2 h 27 min |
| Palu to Kupang | Indonesia | 1,110 km (690 mi) | about 2 h 10 min |
| Palu to Kinshasa | Democratic Republic of the Congo | 11,613 km (7,216 mi) | about 15 h 38 min |
| Palu to Lagos | Nigeria | 12,944 km (8,043 mi) | about 17 h 21 min |
| Palu to Ho Chi Minh City | Vietnam | 1,961 km (1,219 mi) | about 3 h 16 min |
| Palu to Jakarta | Indonesia | 1,561 km (970 mi) | about 2 h 45 min |
| Palu to Bengaluru | India | 4,911 km (3,051 mi) | about 7 h 3 min |
| Palu to Lima | Peru | 17,658 km (10,972 mi) | about 23 h 23 min |
| Palu to Bogotá | Colombia | 18,412 km (11,441 mi) | about 24 h 21 min |
| Palu to Abidjan | Ivory Coast | 13,766 km (8,554 mi) | about 18 h 24 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 Palu?
Mutiara - SIS Al-Jufrie Airport (PLW) is the closest large airport at 4 km (2 mi). It is the only one with scheduled flights within 100 km.
How far is PLW from Palu city centre?
4 km (2 mi) in a straight line; the road or rail distance is somewhat longer.
Can I book flights to Palu 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 13 September 2026. Hotel 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.