Non-stop flights to Manado (MDC)
Sam Ratulangi International Airport is a medium sized airport in Indonesia. It is an international airport. In total there are 19 airports around the world that have direct flights to Manado, spread around 18 cities in 3 countries. Currently, there are 12 domestic flights to Manado.
Manado is mainly known for beaches.
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All direct flights to Manado Top 200 flights with a stopover Airlines flying to Manado Best time to visit Manado Business Class flights International flights Domestic flights Alternative airports FAQThis month, there are 799 flights arriving at Manado Airport, which are 189 flights per week or 27 flights per day.
The most frequently departed flights to Manado are routes from Makassar (UPG) in Indonesia and Jakarta (CGK), also in Indonesia. These two routes together are operated 443 times this month, and make up for 55% of all monthly arrivals at Sam Ratulangi International Airport.
The longest flight to Manado MDC is departing from Seoul (ICN). This non-stop flight takes around 5 hours and 20 minutes and covers a distance of 2,482 miles (3,994 km).
List of all direct flights to Manado
Below you can find a list of all cities and countries that have direct flights to Manado, ordered by popularity.
Top 200 flights with a stopover
This list contains the 200 most popular airports from which flights depart that require just one stopover to get to Manado.
Airlines flying to Manado
Currently, there are 12 airlines that fly to Manado. Most flights to Manado are operated by Lion Air, as they connect 5 airports to MDC. Below you can find the list of airlines that operate all MDC flights:
What is the best time to visit Manado?
🌴 Tropical
Manado is a tropical destination known for its warm climate, with temperatures between 25°C and 30°C (77°F to 86°F) throughout the year. The area is characterized by high humidity and frequent rainfall.
Being located north of the equator, Manado experiences its dry season from November to April, making this the perfect time to visit. In this period, you can expect mostly dry conditions, while the wet season will see days of rain. Humidity and temperatures are consistently high all year long.
Business class flights to Manado
There are 3 airports that have flights to Manado in Business Class. All airports that offer business class flights to MDC are listed below:
International flights to Manado
Flights from China to Manado
There are 5 airports in China that have non-stop flights to Manado.
From Fuzhou, direct flights are offered by Lion Air. This route is recently announced though, and not operational yet. It will start in June 2026.
From Guangzhou, you can fly non-stop with China Southern or TransNusa. This is a seasonal route that starts in June and ends in October.
From Ningbo, you can fly non-stop to Manado with Batik Air. This route is recently announced though, and not operational yet. It will start in June 2026.
From Shanghai and Shenzhen, you can fly with TransNusa.
All flights from China
Flights from Singapore to Manado
Singapore is the only city in Singapore with direct flights to Manado. From Singapore, direct flights are offered by Scoot.
All flights from Singapore
Flights from South Korea to Manado
In South Korea, the only airport that has a direct connection to Manado is Seoul. From Seoul, direct flights are offered by Eastar Jet. This is a seasonal route that starts in June and ends in October.
All flights from South Korea
Domestic flights to Manado
Flights from Indonesia to Manado
There are lots of domestic flights to Manado (MDC). 12 airports in Indonesia have direct flights to the airport.
From Balikpapan, you can fly non-stop with Lion Air or Super Air Jet. This is a seasonal route that starts in June and ends in October.
From Denpasar, the only airline with direct flights is TransNusa. This is a seasonal route that starts in June and ends in October.
From Gorontalo, you can fly non-stop to Manado with Wings Air. This is a seasonal route that starts in June and ends in October.
From Jakarta, direct flights are offered by Batik Air, Citilink and Garuda Indonesia (SkyTeam).
From Labuha, direct flights are offered by Wings Air. This route is recently announced though, and not operational yet. It will start in June 2026.
From Lolak, you can fly non-stop to Manado with Susi Air. This is a seasonal route that starts in June and ends in July.
From Luwuk, direct flights are offered by Wings Air. This is a seasonal route that starts in June and ends in October.
From Makassar, you can fly non-stop with Batik Air or Lion Air.
From Siau, you can fly non-stop to Manado with Susi Air. This is a seasonal route that starts in June and ends in July.
From Sorong, you can fly non-stop with Lion Air or TransNusa.
From Surabaya, direct flights are offered by Lion Air.
From Ternate, you can fly non-stop with Sriwijaya Air or Wings Air. This is a seasonal route that starts in June and ends in October.
All flights from Indonesia
Alternative airports near Manado
Flying to an alternative airport near Manado could give you other options to reach your destination. For example, the possibility to fly with a different airline or alliance, or finding a cheaper airfare. The only alternative airport to Manado (MDC) within a range of 125 miles (200 km) is Siau (BRG).
Frequently asked questions - FAQ
How many airports are there in Manado?
There is 1 airport in Manado: Sam Ratulangi International Airport (MDC).
What is the best airport to fly into Manado?
The most convenient airport to fly into Manado is Sam Ratulangi International Airport (MDC).
How many airlines fly to Manado?
There are 12 airlines flying to Manado from 19 airports around the world, as of June 2026.
Which airlines fly to Manado?
Lion Air, TransNusa and Wings Air operate most flights to Manado. To get a full overview of all operating airlines, please use the airline filter.
Which alliances are flying to Manado?
SkyTeam is currently the only alliance flying to Manado.
How many nonstop flights are there to Manado?
There are roughly 799 flights arriving at Manado every month (or 189 flights each week), from a total of 19 airports worldwide.
What is the official name of Manado Airport?
The official name of Manado Airport is Sam Ratulangi International Airport.
What is the airport code of Manado Airport?
The airport code of Manado Airport is MDC.
What are the most popular flights to Manado?
Makassar, Jakarta and Ternate are the 3 most popular routes to Manado. For a complete overview of all flight routes to Manado, please use our flight map.
How long is the flight to Manado?
| Makassar to Manado | 1h 45m |
| Jakarta to Manado | 3h 20m |
| Ternate to Manado | 50m |
| Sorong to Manado | 1h 25m |
| Guangzhou to Manado | 4h 15m |
