Hasanuddin International Airport (UPG)
Ujung Pandang, ID 🇮🇩 Large International Airport Scheduled Service
ICAO
WAAA
IATA
UPG
Elevation
47 ft
Region
ID-SN
Local Time
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GPS Code: WAAA
Local Code: Not available
Location: -5.06163° N, 119.554001° E
Continent: Asia
Type: Large International Airport
What Travelers Say
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Online Reviews Summary
Recent traveler reviews for Hasanuddin International Airport (UPG) in Ujung Pandang, Indonesia, indicate a mixed but generally positive sentiment, largely driven by recent expansions and renovations. While the new facilities are widely appreciated, some recurring issues still affect the overall traveler experience. The airport is recognized as a major aviation hub for eastern Indonesia.
What Travelers Love
- Modern and Spacious Terminal: The new wing and expanded airport are consistently praised for being spacious, modern, and squeaky clean, featuring high ceilings and a vastly improved environment compared to the old terminal.
- Diverse Facilities and Amenities: Travelers appreciate the variety of shops, restaurants, prayer rooms, and nursery rooms available. There are also two airport lounges, one offering showers.
- Efficient Security: Some travelers have noted the presence of modern scanners at security with minimal queues. Current security wait times are estimated at 26 minutes, and passport control at 8 minutes.
- Good Food Options: Specific eateries, like the Harissa fried duck restaurant, have received positive mentions for fast service and delicious food.
Common Complaints
- Trolley Management: A frequent complaint is that trolleys are often left astray, and staff are perceived as unhelpful in sorting and returning them.
- Pickup Area Design: The pickup area is often congested with standby taxis, making it difficult for regular pickups and indicating poor user design.
- Inconsistent WiFi: While Wi-Fi is available, some travelers report weak signals or issues with connectivity.
- Cleanliness in Older Sections/Historical Issues: Although the new terminal is clean, older reviews of the domestic terminal mentioned issues with smell, dirty floors, and unapproachable bins with flies. Some basic maintenance issues, like sudden power outages, were also reported recently.
- Slow Check-in Services: Some travelers have experienced slow check-in processes.
Overall, Hasanuddin International Airport has made significant strides in modernizing its infrastructure, leading to improved traveler satisfaction, particularly within its newer sections. However, ongoing attention to operational details such as trolley management, pickup area organization, and consistent facility maintenance would further enhance the passenger experience.
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Airport Routes
Hasanuddin International Airport (UPG) offers 74 flight routes operated by 10 airlines. Major carriers include Lion Air, Batik Air, Sriwijaya Air and others. Popular destinations from Ujung Pandang include Jakarta-Soekarno-Hatta Int'l, Sepinggan Int'l, Sentani, Ngurah Rai/Bali Intl and Juanda Int'l.
Route Network Map
Top Routes (by observations)
Newly Discovered
- Juanda Int'l (SUB) new
- Mutiara (PLW) new
- Jakarta-Soekarno-Hatta Int'l (CGK) new
- Babullah (TTE) new
- Sam Ratulangi Int'l (MDC) new
- Yogyakarta International Airport (YIA) new
- Ngurah Rai/Bali Intl (DPS) new
- Haluoleo Airport (KDI) new
- Maleo Airport (MOH) new
- Betoambari Airport (BUW) new
- Bua Airport (LLO) new
- Pattimura (AMQ) new
Popular Flight Routes
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Top Airlines
Operating at Hasanuddin International AirportAirlines by Flight Activity
Based on observed flight operations and route network| Airline | Routes | Flights | Destinations | Last Activity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Lion Air
LNI
/ JT
|
20 | 861 | 20 | Jan 30, 2026 |
Batik Air
BTK
/ ID
|
13 | 449 | 13 | Jan 30, 2026 |
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Sriwijaya Air
SJY
/ SJ
|
14 | 305 | 14 | Jan 27, 2026 |
Super Air Jet
SJV
/ IU
|
5 | 107 | 5 | Jan 29, 2026 |
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Wings Abadi
WON
/ IW
|
7 | 100 | 7 | Jan 29, 2026 |
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Citilink
CTV
/ QG
|
5 | 64 | 5 | Jan 27, 2026 |
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Garuda Indonesia
GIA
/ GA
|
5 | 40 | 5 | Jan 24, 2026 |
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Pelita Air Service P.t.
PAS
/ IP
|
2 | 24 | 2 | Jan 14, 2026 |
AirAsia
AXM
/ AK
|
1 | 3 | 1 | Dec 26, 2025 |
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NAM Air
LKN
/ IN
|
1 | 1 | 1 | Sep 26, 2025 |
For Pilots
| Designation | Length | Width | Surface | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
03/21 |
10171 ft | 148 ft | ASPH | Active Lighted |
13/31 |
8202 ft | 148 ft | ASP | Active Lighted |
| Type | Description | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| APP | UJUNG PANDANG APP | 119.4 MHz |
| ATIS | ATIS | 126.25 MHz |
| INFO | UJUNG INFO | 295.6 MHz |
| TWR | TWR | 118.1 MHz |
Ground Transportation
Taxis
Official airport taxis are available at counters in the arrivals hall, typically using a fixed-price coupon system to destinations in Makassar. Ride-hailing services like Grab and Gojek also operate from the airport with designated pick-up zones, offering an alternative to traditional taxis.
Rental Cars
Car rental services, including local providers and national companies like TRAC, have desks in the arrivals area. Renting a car with a driver is a popular and convenient option for navigating the city and surrounding areas. Pre-booking is recommended.
Public Transportation
The primary public transit options are the DAMRI Airport Bus, which offers an affordable connection to various points in Makassar city center, and the Airport Train (Kereta Api Bandara) which provides a fast rail link from the airport station to the city's railway network.