How To Get To Manado

Manado is well connected with several capital cities in Indonesia.
There are many options of flights both domestic and international to Manado (MDC)

How to get to Manado by airplane:

Diving in Manado and Bunaken Island
  • Daily flights arrive from Jakarta, Jogjakarta, Semarang and Surabaya, Makasar, Denpasar - BALI, Balikpapan, as well as Sorong Irian Jaya.
  • Flight to Manado from Singapore, SilkAir regularly fly four times a week – every Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday. The flight takes about three and half hours.
  • The other international connection is from Davao, Philipppines to Manado every Monday by Merpati Nusantara. The flight takes about one and half hours.

Entry Requirement:

For foreign visitors Visas are required to enter all Indonesia province and region. First thing Please check with your local embassy for the certain rules and regulations. Some nationalities may purchase a 30-day visa at certain airports and Seaports. Citizens of countries not included on visa-free or visa-on-arrival lists must apply for a visa overseas before arriving in Indonesia.

Citizens of any country wishing to stay more than 30 days must also apply for an appropriate visa at their nearest Indonesian Embassy or Consulate before traveling to Indonesia.

Source, PATA North Sulawesi website: http://www.north-sulawesi.com/practicalities.htm

USD Notes:

Bring large denomination notes, preferably USD 100 new print (2002 or newer) clean, crisp with no folds or marks because they are easy to be changed and you will get better rate than smaller or marked with money changer stamps.



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