Travelling from Sam Ratulangi International Airport (MDC) to Sorong Airport (SOQ): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Sam Ratulangi International Airport to Sorong Airport is 1 hour 20 minutes.
Flights from MDC to SOQ start from 07:00 — the first with Lion Air. The last departure is at 16:10 with TransNusa. Overall, you can choose from 14 weekly Sam Ratulangi International Airport to Sorong Airport flights.
Give yourself enough time to catch your MDC to SOQ flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Be prepared for bigger queues in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
Jetting into Sorong (and then seeing more of Indonesia!) is a snap with TransNusa. This popular airline has direct flights from Sam Ratulangi International Airport to Sorong Airport.
The airline with the highest passenger demand on this route is TransNusa.
If you'd like to tour a new city along the way, look for a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Sam Ratulangi International Airport to Sorong Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Sultan Hasanuddin International Airport is a sought-after stop between MDC and SOQ.
How to find the cheapest flights from Sam Ratulangi International Airport (MDC) to Sorong Airport (SOQ)
Right now, £31 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Sam Ratulangi International Airport to Sorong Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is £60. Keep in mind that fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
Book eight months before you want to fly. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap tickets from MDC to SOQ.
July is the cheapest month for flights from Sam Ratulangi International Airport to Sorong Airport. If you'd like to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares across every month.
You don't need to check every day to see if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment the price changes on cheap flights from MDC to SOQ.
Choose your ideal arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Sam Ratulangi International Airport to Sorong Airport.
Handy information about Sam Ratulangi International Airport (MDC)
60.91% of flights taking off from Sam Ratulangi International Airport make it to their destination on schedule.
Sam Ratulangi International Airport is about 10 miles from central Manado. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take 35 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Get your holiday off to a leisurely start by staying near MDC. Whether you've booked an early flight from Sam Ratulangi International Airport to Sorong Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these stays are ideal:
Arriving at Sorong Airport (SOQ)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Sam Ratulangi International Airport to Sorong Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near SOQ instead:
Getting from Sorong Airport (SOQ) to central Sorong
Sorong Airport to the centre of Sorong has a drive time of around 20 minutes. It's approximately 5 miles away.
When to fly to Sorong Airport (SOQ)
June is the most popular month for flights from Sam Ratulangi International Airport to Sorong Airport. To skip the crowds, travel to Sorong in February.
When booking your flight from Sam Ratulangi International Airport to Sorong Airport, think about the kind of weather you like. October is the warmest month in Sorong, with the temperature ranging from 23ºC (73ºF) to 30ºC (86ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from MDC to SOQ in July if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 23ºC (73ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF) on average.
Explore more of Indonesia
Ambon is just one of the many cities in Indonesia waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Sorong. Around 290 miles away to the south-west, check out popular attractions including Pantai Natsepa, Pantai Pintu Kota and Pattimura Park.
Ternate is another well-known destination in Indonesia and is around 300 miles west of Sorong. No journey is complete without visiting Fort Tolukko, Sulamadaha beach and Kalamata Fort.