How to get fromManado to Surabayaby plane, car, ferry or train

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There are 3 ways to get from Manado to Surabaya by plane, car, ferry, or train

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Fly to Juanda International Airport
best
1. Fly from Sam Ratulangi International Airport (MDC) to Juanda International Airport (SUB)plane MDC - SUB
5h 34m
Rp 2,106,258–3,784,351
Drive, ferry
cheapest
1. Drive from Manado to Bitungcar
2. Take the ferry from Bitung to Surabaya - Tanjung Perak Portferry Km Labobar
3d 12h
Rp 755,566–1,003,818
Fly to Abdul Rachman Saleh Airport, train
1. Fly from Sam Ratulangi International Airport (MDC) to Abdul Rachman Saleh Airport (MLG)plane MDC - MLG
2. Take the train from Lawang to Gubengtrain
11h 1m
Rp 3,931,758–14,544,351

Sam Ratulangi International Airport (MDC) to Juanda International Airport (SUB) flights

44Weekly Planes

4h 24mAverage Duration

Rp 2,032,267Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Manado to Surabaya.

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Distance: 1,708.5 km
Duration: 5h 34m

What companies run services between Manado, Indonesia and Surabaya, Indonesia?

Lion Mentari Airlines and Batik Air fly from Sam Ratulangi International Airport (MDC) to Juanda International Airport (SUB) every 4 hours.

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Surabaya(opens in a new window), Indonesia(opens in a new window)

Surabaya is the capital city of the Indonesian province of East Java and the second-largest city in Indonesia, after Jakarta. Located on the northeastern corner of Java island, on the Madura Strait, it is one of the earliest port cities in Southeast Asia. According to the National Development Planning Agency, Surabaya is one of the four main central cities of Indonesia, alongside Jakarta, Medan, and Makassar. The city had a population of 2,874,314 within its city limits at the 2020 census and 9.9 million in the extended Surabaya metropolitan area, making it the second-largest metropolitan area in Indonesia. Surabaya metropolitan is also ASEAN 7th largest economy ahead of Hanoi.

Things to do in Surabaya

Heroes Monument(Opens in a new window)

Heroes Monument, also known as Heroic Monument (Indonesian:Tugu Pahlawan) is a monument in Surabaya, Indonesia. It is the main symbol of the city, dedicated to the people who died during the Battle of Surabaya on November 10, 1945.

Surabaya Zoo(Opens in a new window)

Surabaya Zoo (Indonesian Kebon Binatang Surabaya or KBS), also known as Bonbin (abbreviation of Kebon Binatang, Indonesian for "zoo"), is a 37 acre zoo located in the city of Surabaya in East Java, Indonesia.

Mas River(Opens in a new window)

The Kali Mas ("Golden river" in Javanese), is a distributary of the Brantas River in East Java, flowing north easterly towards the Madura Strait. This river also forms part of the border between Sidoarjo and Gresik regencies.

Jalesveva Jayamahe Monument(Opens in a new window)

Jalesveva Jayamahe Monument or can be locally referred to as Monjaya is a Statue of an Indonesian Navy officer wearing Ceremonial Service Dress, complete with his sword of honor, staring far to the sea as if he's ready to challenge the ocean's tide and storms. It represents the preparedness of the Indonesian Navy for glory. The statue is standing tall above a building, the total height of the building and the statue reaches 60.6 meters (approximately 198 feet and 9 inches). Jalesveva Jayamahe Monument representing the nation's future generation's optimism towards the accomplishment of Indonesian dream.

Places to stay in Surabaya

JW Marriott Hotel Surabaya(Opens in a new window)

8.9Fabulous

Four Points by Sheraton Surabaya, Tunjungan Plaza(Opens in a new window)

9.1Superb

Sheraton Surabaya Hotel & Towers(Opens in a new window)

8.5Very Good

Bumi Surabaya City Resort(Opens in a new window)

8.7Fabulous

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