How to find cheap flights to Mutiara Airport (PLW)
At the moment, RM625 is the lowest price for a one-way flight to Mutiara Airport. Or you can reserve a round-trip plane ticket to PLW for RM1,243.
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Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to get the lowest price on tickets to Palu, where Mutiara Airport is located, if you book as early as possible. Airlines usually offer some fantastic early bird discounts.
Check the 'Add nearby airports' option and widen your search for cheap flights to Palu. This will show you all the airports around your departure and arrival points.
Search for plane tickets to Mutiara Airport that come with a stop. Taking the scenic route can be cheaper. After your results appear, select the 'Stops' filter to explore your options.
Best time to go to Palu
You can usually board the cheapest flight to Palu in May.
Use the 'Whole month' tool if your travel dates are flexible. Browse fares for the entire month and find a flight to PLW that fits your budget and schedule.
August is the most popular month for flights to PLW. Visit then if you're eager to take in the full energy of Palu.
The quietest time of the year to go is February. Book your plane tickets to Palu then and enjoy sightseeing at a slower pace.
With averages of between 22ºC (72ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF), October is when Palu is warmest. Organise your visit around your weather preferences to get the most out of your trip.
Temperatures are lowest in July, when they range from 22ºC (72ºF) to 30ºC (86ºF).
Want to leave the umbrella at home? January is the driest month in Palu, averaging 19 days of rain.
May brings the wettest conditions. You can expect around 26 days of rainfall if you're visiting then.
Travelling to Mutiara Airport (PLW): What you need to know
Skip the layovers and travel to Palu in a single journey. Lock in a direct flight to Mutiara Airport with one of these popular airlines:
Consider booking your PLW plane ticket with Garuda Indonesia. It's the carrier with the fewest delays, with up to 79% of flights to this hub touching down on time.
The local timezone at PLW is UTC+8.
Whether you're arriving late or just want the convenience of staying close by, you'll find some great hotels near Mutiara Airport. Relax and recharge at one of these after your flight to PLW:
Mutiara Airport has an on-time rating of 77%, which shows how often departing flights arrive as planned. This can be useful to know if you're catching a tight connecting flight or need to be somewhere soon after you land.
Getting to central Palu from Mutiara Airport (PLW)
Central Palu is about 10 kilometres from PLW.
If you're catching a cab after your flight to PLW, it'll take around 20 minutes to get to the centre.
The right hotel can turn a good trip into a great one. Here are a few favourites that travellers keep coming back to in Palu:
Palu highlights
These top attractions should be high on your to-do list after hopping off your flight to Palu:
Nurul Iman Mosque: The perfect place to kick off your sightseeing, this landmark is located around 5 kilometres east of the city centre.
Kawasan PASAR SENI Kota Palu: Looking for more reasons to visit Palu? This landmark brings in the crowds and is about 5 kilometres north-east of the city centre.
How to get to Kaleke from Mutiara Airport (PLW)
Kaleke is about 13 kilometres from PLW. Journey times by ride-share or cab will vary based on traffic and the time of day, so do a little research ahead of your trip.
Travelling from Mutiara Airport (PLW) to Salungkaenu
If Salungkaenu is your chosen stop, it's around 23 kilometres from Mutiara Airport.
Explore more of Indonesia
There are plenty more places you'll want to see in Indonesia, starting with Palopo. Istana Palopo, Basecamp YOI and Taman Masjid Agung Palopo are must-do's in this city, which is about 225 kilometres south of Palu.
Bontang might just steal the show during your trip to Indonesia. You'll find it roughly 290 kilometres north-west of Palu. Mangrove Board Walk, Beras Basah Beach and Masjid Al Aqsha are high on many visitors' lists.
Say yes to more adventures in Polewali. Roughly 290 kilometres south of Palu, Masjid AL-AMIN, Taman Bambu Runcing and Masjid Abdullah bin Abbas Polewali are reason enough to go.