Non-stop flights to Palu (PLW)
Mutiara Airport is a small airport in Indonesia. It is an international airport. In total there are 8 airports around the world that have direct flights to Palu in 2 countries. Currently, there are 7 domestic flights to Palu.
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All direct flights to Palu Top 200 flights with a stopover Airlines flying to Palu Best time to visit Palu Business Class flights International flights Domestic flights Alternative airports FAQThis month, there are 494 flights arriving at Palu Airport, which are 112 flights per week or 16 flights per day.
The most frequently departed flights to Palu are routes from Makassar (UPG) in Indonesia and Jakarta (CGK), also in Indonesia. These two routes together are operated 405 times this month, and make up for 82% of all monthly arrivals at Mutiara Airport.
The longest flight to Palu PLW is departing from Guangzhou (CAN). This non-stop flight takes around 5 hours and 20 minutes and covers a distance of 1,736 miles (2,794 km).
List of all direct flights to Palu
Below you can find a list of all cities and countries that have direct flights to Palu, 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 Palu.
Airlines flying to Palu
Currently, there are 7 airlines that fly to Palu. Most flights to Palu are operated by Wings Air, as they connect 4 airports to PLW. That’s around 2 times as much as Batik Air, the second biggest airline in terms of operated flight routes to Palu. Below you can find the list of airlines that operate all PLW flights:
What is the best time to visit Palu?
🌴 Tropical
Palu 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.
Since Palu is situated south of the equator, the dry season runs from May to October. This makes it the ideal time to visit. During these months, you can expect mostly dry weather, while the wet season can bring days of rain. Temperatures remain high year-round, along with high humidity levels.
Business class flights to Palu
There are 2 airports that have flights to Palu in Business Class. All airports that offer business class flights to PLW are listed below:
International flights to Palu
Flights from China to Palu
Guangzhou is the only city in China with direct flights to Palu. From Guangzhou, direct flights are offered by China Southern. This is a seasonal route that starts in August and ends in October.
All flights from China
Domestic flights to Palu
Flights from Indonesia to Palu
There are several airports within Indonesia that have domestic flights to Palu (7 in total).
From Balikpapan, direct flights are offered by Wings Air.
From Jakarta, direct flights are offered by Batik Air, Garuda Indonesia (SkyTeam) and Super Air Jet.
From Luwuk, you can fly non-stop to Palu with Wings Air.
From Makassar, direct flights are offered by Batik Air, Citilink and Lion Air.
From Morowali, direct flights are offered by Wings Air.
From Surabaya, you can fly non-stop to Palu with Lion Air.
From Tolitoli, direct flights are offered by Wings Air.
All flights from Indonesia
Alternative airports near Palu
Flying to an alternative airport near Palu 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. In total there are two alternative airports to Palu (PLW) within a range of 125 miles (200 km), which are Sariosiyo (IYO) and Poso (PSJ).
Frequently asked questions - FAQ
How many airports are there in Palu?
There are 2 airports in Palu: Mutiara Airport (PLW) and Sariosiyo Airport (IYO).
What is the best airport to fly into Palu?
The most convenient airport to fly into Palu is Mutiara Airport (PLW).
How many airlines fly to Palu?
There are 7 airlines flying to Palu from 8 airports around the world, as of August 2026.
Which airlines fly to Palu?
Wings Air, Batik Air and Lion Air operate most flights to Palu. To get a full overview of all operating airlines, please use the airline filter.
Which alliances are flying to Palu?
SkyTeam is currently the only alliance flying to Palu.
How many nonstop flights are there to Palu?
There are roughly 494 flights arriving at Palu every month (or 112 flights each week), from a total of 8 airports worldwide.
What is the official name of Palu Airport?
The official name of Palu Airport is Mutiara Airport.
What is the airport code of Palu Airport?
The airport code of Palu Airport is PLW.
What are the most popular flights to Palu?
Makassar, Jakarta and Morowali are the 3 most popular routes to Palu. For a complete overview of all flight routes to Palu, please use our flight map.
How long is the flight to Palu?
| Makassar to Palu | 1h 10m |
| Jakarta to Palu | 2h 30m |
| Morowali to Palu | 1h |
| Surabaya to Palu | 1h 50m |
| Balikpapan to Palu | 1h 15m |
