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comment faites vous pour trouver vehicule de Aeroport de Noi Bai au centre de Hanoi et ses alentours?
Transport de l'aéroport vers le centre d'Hanoï?
by Annathao
This discussion is in French, the community’s main language.
comment faites vous pour trouver vehicule de Aeroport de Noi Bai au centre de Hanoi et ses alentours?
Bonjour,
Vous avez tous les taxis au sortir de l'aérogare, les navettes (petits minibus) qui vous attendent un peu plus loin à la sortie à droite ( si ça n'a pas changé depuis décembre)
Vous pouvez également vous faire envoyer un taxi par votre hôtel.
Ne pas oublier qu'il y a 40 kms entre Noi Bai et le centre ville d'Hanoi.... -des bus aussi desservent l'aéroport, le 17et le 7, mais ne sont guère pratiques, très lents, et vous déposent loin du centre lorsque vous êtes chargés de bagages.
Cordialement - Kimtwo
Bonjour,
Vous avez tous les taxis au sortir de l'aérogare, les navettes (petits minibus) qui vous attendent un peu plus loin à la sortie à droite ( si ça n'a pas changé depuis décembre)
Vous pouvez également vous faire envoyer un taxi par votre hôtel.
Ne pas oublier qu'il y a 40 kms entre Noi Bai et le centre ville d'Hanoi.... -des bus aussi desservent l'aéroport, le 17et le 7, mais ne sont guère pratiques, très lents, et vous déposent loin du centre lorsque vous êtes chargés de bagages.
Cordialement - Kimtwo
Le vent et les turbulences sont l'oeuvre de Dieu, mais la voile et le gouvernail nous appartiennent..
Voyager c'est aller de soi à soi, en passant par les autres (proverbe touareg)
Voyager c'est aller de soi à soi, en passant par les autres (proverbe touareg)
2 principaux moyens de transport :
- taxis (ils sont partout): entre 350 000 et 450 000 VND (entre 13 et 17 euros) - navette (elles se trouvent environ à 50 mètres sur la droite quand vous sortez de l'aéroport) : 40 000 VND (moins de 2 euros)
Bonne journée
- taxis (ils sont partout): entre 350 000 et 450 000 VND (entre 13 et 17 euros) - navette (elles se trouvent environ à 50 mètres sur la droite quand vous sortez de l'aéroport) : 40 000 VND (moins de 2 euros)
Bonne journée
2 principaux moyens de transport :
- taxis (ils sont partout): entre 350 000 et 450 000 VND (entre 13 et 17 euros) - navette (elles se trouvent environ à 50 mètres sur la droite quand vous sortez de l'aéroport) : 40 000 VND (moins de 2 euros)
Bonne journée
Bonsoir,
Non les taxis ne sont pas "partout" - ils sont canalisés par un agent de liaison pour éviter que ceux qui sont garés illégalement à la périphérie puissent avoir accès à la prise de clients. - quant au prix, il a dû augmenter depuis janvier, nous ne payons habituellement que 15 dollars et non euros - d'ailleurs on ne paye pas les taxis ni les chambres en euros, on paye en dongs (légalement) ou en dollars;
Cordialement - Kimtwo
- taxis (ils sont partout): entre 350 000 et 450 000 VND (entre 13 et 17 euros) - navette (elles se trouvent environ à 50 mètres sur la droite quand vous sortez de l'aéroport) : 40 000 VND (moins de 2 euros)
Bonne journée
Bonsoir,
Non les taxis ne sont pas "partout" - ils sont canalisés par un agent de liaison pour éviter que ceux qui sont garés illégalement à la périphérie puissent avoir accès à la prise de clients. - quant au prix, il a dû augmenter depuis janvier, nous ne payons habituellement que 15 dollars et non euros - d'ailleurs on ne paye pas les taxis ni les chambres en euros, on paye en dongs (légalement) ou en dollars;
Cordialement - Kimtwo
Le vent et les turbulences sont l'oeuvre de Dieu, mais la voile et le gouvernail nous appartiennent..
Voyager c'est aller de soi à soi, en passant par les autres (proverbe touareg)
Voyager c'est aller de soi à soi, en passant par les autres (proverbe touareg)
Bonjour,
Je pense que vous avez inscrit le montant en euros pour donner une idée de ce que cela coûte avec "notre" monnaie 😉. J'ai payé 300 000 dongs en Octobre 2012 en taxi privé.
Cordialement.
Mavn
Je pense que vous avez inscrit le montant en euros pour donner une idée de ce que cela coûte avec "notre" monnaie 😉. J'ai payé 300 000 dongs en Octobre 2012 en taxi privé.
Cordialement.
Mavn
les navettes c'est le meme principe qu'en thailande ? il attend d'être remplit et depose chacun à son hotel ou c'est différent ?
les navettes c'est le meme principe qu'en thailande ? il attend d'être remplit et depose chacun à son hotel ou c'est différent ?
Les navettes vont jusqu'à leur terminus et n'ont pas en principe le droit de s'arrêter en cours de route pour déposer les clients.
Le chauffeur s'arrête parfois à ses risques et périls.
Les navettes vont jusqu'à leur terminus et n'ont pas en principe le droit de s'arrêter en cours de route pour déposer les clients.
Le chauffeur s'arrête parfois à ses risques et périls.
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Lucky that we have a home/Our Home is Nha May Man/Passing rain and dry seasons/In a full-of-love atmosphere/Besides my new family/I have brothers and sisters/The sun shines over the skies/Let's stay here, with all of us,
W've got home;
Lucky that we have a home/Our Home is Nha May Man/Passing rain and dry seasons/In a full-of-love atmosphere/Besides my new family/I have brothers and sisters/The sun shines over the skies/Let's stay here, with all of us,
W've got home;
les navettes c'est le meme principe qu'en thailande ? il attend d'être remplit et depose chacun à son hotel ou c'est différent ?
Le départ des navettes est généralement coordonné avec l'arrivée des vols intérieurs. Pour les vols internationaux il n'est pas toujours garanti qu'il y ait des navettes de service.
En général, si une navette est prévue, elle partira même si elle n'est pas pleine (mais il peut toujours y avoir des surprises).
Le terminus des navettes se trouve au n°1 rue Quang trung (angle de la rue Quang trung et de la rue Tràng Thi), près du Lac Hoàn Kiêm et de la Cathédrale St Joseph ainsi que du vieux quartier. Il est possible de demander à s'arrêter sur le chemin et le chauffeur s'arrêtera à un endroit qui ne gêne pas trop la circulation ou à un endroit qui ne l'expose pas trop à une contravention.
Les alternatives : l'autobus N°7 si vous n'êtes pas trop chargés (les bus n'acceptent pas les bagages encombrants, mais une valise ou un sac à dos peuvent passer) qui en ce moment part à droite de la sortie de l'aérogare (niveau des arrivées) tout au bout de l'aérogare (Le point de départ peut changer en fonction de divers facteurs). Cela permet d'arriver à peu de frais au niveau du noeud routier de Câu Giây (pas très loin de l'hôtel Daewoo, 1 km environ). Faire attention aux pickpockets potentiels dans les bus quand ils sont bondés (ce qui est le cas du 7 qui prend beaucoup de passagers en chemin après le départ de l'aérogare) et qui opèrent souvent dans les noeuds routiers.
Cordialement
Le départ des navettes est généralement coordonné avec l'arrivée des vols intérieurs. Pour les vols internationaux il n'est pas toujours garanti qu'il y ait des navettes de service.
En général, si une navette est prévue, elle partira même si elle n'est pas pleine (mais il peut toujours y avoir des surprises).
Le terminus des navettes se trouve au n°1 rue Quang trung (angle de la rue Quang trung et de la rue Tràng Thi), près du Lac Hoàn Kiêm et de la Cathédrale St Joseph ainsi que du vieux quartier. Il est possible de demander à s'arrêter sur le chemin et le chauffeur s'arrêtera à un endroit qui ne gêne pas trop la circulation ou à un endroit qui ne l'expose pas trop à une contravention.
Les alternatives : l'autobus N°7 si vous n'êtes pas trop chargés (les bus n'acceptent pas les bagages encombrants, mais une valise ou un sac à dos peuvent passer) qui en ce moment part à droite de la sortie de l'aérogare (niveau des arrivées) tout au bout de l'aérogare (Le point de départ peut changer en fonction de divers facteurs). Cela permet d'arriver à peu de frais au niveau du noeud routier de Câu Giây (pas très loin de l'hôtel Daewoo, 1 km environ). Faire attention aux pickpockets potentiels dans les bus quand ils sont bondés (ce qui est le cas du 7 qui prend beaucoup de passagers en chemin après le départ de l'aérogare) et qui opèrent souvent dans les noeuds routiers.
Cordialement
Vu Do Quynh (Hanoi, Vietnam)
http://vdquynh.blogspot.com/
Bonjour,
Savez-vous comment prendre un minibus (van ou navette) depuis la gare d'Hanoi vers l'aéroport de Noi Bai ?
Merci d'avance !
Bonsoir,
Depuis la GARE d'Hanoi, je n'en connais pas : je ne connais que la navette habituelle qui dépose au sud du Lac Hoan Kiem et qui part ou emmène à l'aéroport de Noi Bai.
Maintenant c'est peut-(être une lacune de ma part : il en existe peut-être ??? perso je ne vois que les taxis, ou un taxi pour venir de la Gare jusqu'au départ de la navette dans Hanoi.
Cordialement - Kimtwo
Savez-vous comment prendre un minibus (van ou navette) depuis la gare d'Hanoi vers l'aéroport de Noi Bai ?
Merci d'avance !
Bonsoir,
Depuis la GARE d'Hanoi, je n'en connais pas : je ne connais que la navette habituelle qui dépose au sud du Lac Hoan Kiem et qui part ou emmène à l'aéroport de Noi Bai.
Maintenant c'est peut-(être une lacune de ma part : il en existe peut-être ??? perso je ne vois que les taxis, ou un taxi pour venir de la Gare jusqu'au départ de la navette dans Hanoi.
Cordialement - Kimtwo
Le vent et les turbulences sont l'oeuvre de Dieu, mais la voile et le gouvernail nous appartiennent..
Voyager c'est aller de soi à soi, en passant par les autres (proverbe touareg)
Voyager c'est aller de soi à soi, en passant par les autres (proverbe touareg)
Ca marche, merci beaucoup !
On va tenter le bus du coup :)
Bonsoir,
Ouais, .... mais les a rrêts des bus 7 et 17 ont beaucoup changé de place ces derniers temps, surtout ces derniers mois, tout a été chamboulé pour élargir et continuer la voie rapide qui passe en contrebas de l'aéroport.... - ne faites pas l'opération dans un délai trop court car je crains que vous ne passiez un certain temps à chercher les arrêts - 🙂
Cordialement - Kimtwo
On va tenter le bus du coup :)
Bonsoir,
Ouais, .... mais les a rrêts des bus 7 et 17 ont beaucoup changé de place ces derniers temps, surtout ces derniers mois, tout a été chamboulé pour élargir et continuer la voie rapide qui passe en contrebas de l'aéroport.... - ne faites pas l'opération dans un délai trop court car je crains que vous ne passiez un certain temps à chercher les arrêts - 🙂
Cordialement - Kimtwo
Le vent et les turbulences sont l'oeuvre de Dieu, mais la voile et le gouvernail nous appartiennent..
Voyager c'est aller de soi à soi, en passant par les autres (proverbe touareg)
Voyager c'est aller de soi à soi, en passant par les autres (proverbe touareg)
Ca marche, merci beaucoup !
On va tenter le bus du coup :)
En bus, il faut compter au moins une heure de trajet avec le N°7 au départ du noeud routier de Câu Giây. En partant à proximité de la gare centrale de Hanoi, il faut par exemple prendre le N°32 qui a un arrêt à la fin de la rue Quan Su, devant le Palais culturel Viêt Xô (angle avenue Trân Hung Dao), ce qui fait environ 20 minutes de trajet pour arriver à Câu Giây. Le Bus N°7 part du même quai qu'à la descente du N°32. Les numéros des bus sont de toute manière indiqués sur les quais. Le trajet du 7 coûte 7000 VND, celui du 32 coûte 5000 VND (ou 6000 ?).
Une autre alternative est de prendre le bus 17 à son départ du terminal de Long Biên (à droite du pont en tournant le dos au Fleuve Rouge). Le trajet est plus long que pour le 7 car il ne prend pas l'autoroute Thang Long Noi Bai mais la Nationale 3, et il faut compter 1h30 de trajet depuis le départ de Long Biên.
Actuellement, les deux bus 7 et 17 arrivent au même endroit à Nôi Bai, dans le parking juste au bout de l'aérogare actuelle.
Cordialement
On va tenter le bus du coup :)
En bus, il faut compter au moins une heure de trajet avec le N°7 au départ du noeud routier de Câu Giây. En partant à proximité de la gare centrale de Hanoi, il faut par exemple prendre le N°32 qui a un arrêt à la fin de la rue Quan Su, devant le Palais culturel Viêt Xô (angle avenue Trân Hung Dao), ce qui fait environ 20 minutes de trajet pour arriver à Câu Giây. Le Bus N°7 part du même quai qu'à la descente du N°32. Les numéros des bus sont de toute manière indiqués sur les quais. Le trajet du 7 coûte 7000 VND, celui du 32 coûte 5000 VND (ou 6000 ?).
Une autre alternative est de prendre le bus 17 à son départ du terminal de Long Biên (à droite du pont en tournant le dos au Fleuve Rouge). Le trajet est plus long que pour le 7 car il ne prend pas l'autoroute Thang Long Noi Bai mais la Nationale 3, et il faut compter 1h30 de trajet depuis le départ de Long Biên.
Actuellement, les deux bus 7 et 17 arrivent au même endroit à Nôi Bai, dans le parking juste au bout de l'aérogare actuelle.
Cordialement
Vu Do Quynh (Hanoi, Vietnam)
http://vdquynh.blogspot.com/
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Thanks in advance for your feedback.
I’m spending 4 days in Kuala Lumpur.
Could you let me know what’s absolutely worth visiting and what’s not really worth the effort?
Any suggested itinerary?
Apart from Batu Caves, I don’t have many ideas...
I’m traveling with my partner and our 16-year-old son.
Thanks in advance for your feedback.
Hi,
After our trip to China, we want to spend a week in the Philippines for some beach time and snorkeling.
We're looking for the best spot to settle in—nice beaches, great marine life, and short transfer times.
Thanks for your suggestions!
Hi there,
Does anyone know of a private transfer or taxi company that organizes transfers from the Sukhothai area to Chiang Mai? Our routes are Sukhothai-Lampang, Lampang-Chom Thong, and Chom Thong-Chiang Mai. My searches on Google Maps, 12Go, and others haven’t turned up much...
For our Bangkok-Sukhothai trips, I use a company I’ve already tried, but they don’t have a fleet available from Sukhothai and have to go through third-party companies—which, understandably, take their commission. This nearly doubles the prices...
There are four of us, and we’re not traveling light, so a minibus isn’t an option. ;-)
Thanks for your tips! DrSnuggle
Does anyone know of a private transfer or taxi company that organizes transfers from the Sukhothai area to Chiang Mai? Our routes are Sukhothai-Lampang, Lampang-Chom Thong, and Chom Thong-Chiang Mai. My searches on Google Maps, 12Go, and others haven’t turned up much...
For our Bangkok-Sukhothai trips, I use a company I’ve already tried, but they don’t have a fleet available from Sukhothai and have to go through third-party companies—which, understandably, take their commission. This nearly doubles the prices...
There are four of us, and we’re not traveling light, so a minibus isn’t an option. ;-)
Thanks for your tips! DrSnuggle
Hello,
While traveling in Thailand, I’m looking for a Buddhist kumlai reed bracelet.
Does anyone know where I can find one?
In Bangkok, I visited a few temples but didn’t see any in the nearby shops.
If you have any ideas, I’d love to hear them! Have a great day! :-)
Hi there
My trip’s coming up, and I’m having a bit of trouble with three bus/minivan routes. Usually, I find everything at this time of year, but this time—yikes!
Sandakan → Sepilok: No app for this one—you just hop on bus #14 at the local terminal (pay cash on board). But where do I catch it, and where’s the stop??
Sandakan → Semporna: From what I’ve heard, it’s the Sida Express company (great name, right? 😄). Can’t book online, but apparently, you *have* to because there’s only one bus at 8 AM. Where do I board, and where does it drop me off?
Semporna → Tawau: Found this via AI—is it legit? No online booking, as far as I can tell. Minivans leave from a stop in the Jalan Hospital area, near the Milimewa supermarket, supposedly???? And when you arrive, does it drop you at **Sabindo Square** in Tawau?????
Thanks for any tips—I’m stuck!
My trip’s coming up, and I’m having a bit of trouble with three bus/minivan routes. Usually, I find everything at this time of year, but this time—yikes!
Sandakan → Sepilok: No app for this one—you just hop on bus #14 at the local terminal (pay cash on board). But where do I catch it, and where’s the stop??
Sandakan → Semporna: From what I’ve heard, it’s the Sida Express company (great name, right? 😄). Can’t book online, but apparently, you *have* to because there’s only one bus at 8 AM. Where do I board, and where does it drop me off?
Semporna → Tawau: Found this via AI—is it legit? No online booking, as far as I can tell. Minivans leave from a stop in the Jalan Hospital area, near the Milimewa supermarket, supposedly???? And when you arrive, does it drop you at **Sabindo Square** in Tawau?????
Thanks for any tips—I’m stuck!
Hi there,
we’ll be in Mai Chau in June and we’re thinking of heading to Sapa, but first spending a few days in Bac Ha to do some hiking and explore the area.
Is this a good idea for those who’ve been there?
How do you get there?
Thanks for your feedback.
Looking forward to hearing from you.
Cédric.
Hi everyone. As I’m planning my trip for next winter, I’m looking for hotel suggestions in Camotes, Bantayan, Malapascua, Bohol, and Siquijor. The ones I had in mind seem to be fully booked (unless it’s too early?). For those familiar with the area, is it easy to find accommodations on the spot in January/February? I’m specifically looking for hotels with a pool, beachfront, air conditioning, and easy scooter rental nearby. Thanks for your tips!
Hi there,
I’m planning an itinerary and would love some feedback on whether it’s doable and if the number of days per destination is enough—or too much. I was also debating whether to add an extra night on an island or spend an extra night in Kampot to visit Kep or Battambang.
March 23: Arrival in Phnom Penh in the morning March 24: Phnom Penh March 25: Phnom Penh March 26: Depart for Kampot March 27: Kampot March 28: Depart for Battambang March 29: Battambang March 30: Tonlé SAP to Siem Reap March 31: Siem Reap April 1: Siem Reap April 2: Siem Reap April 3: Siem Reap April 4: Siem Reap April 5: Departure
Thanks for any suggestions or help!
March 23: Arrival in Phnom Penh in the morning March 24: Phnom Penh March 25: Phnom Penh March 26: Depart for Kampot March 27: Kampot March 28: Depart for Battambang March 29: Battambang March 30: Tonlé SAP to Siem Reap March 31: Siem Reap April 1: Siem Reap April 2: Siem Reap April 3: Siem Reap April 4: Siem Reap April 5: Departure
Thanks for any suggestions or help!
Hi there,
Yesterday in the Thailand section, 100% of the new threads were just about beach destinations 😕...
So here’s the counterattack in the form of this photo thread, dedicated solely to the countryside: the locals, their livestock, fields, farms, rice paddies, small rivers, and agricultural machinery. If you’ve got any pictures that fit these categories, feel free to add them!
Comments welcome.
For each photo, I’ll (or you can) indicate the area where it was taken.
Kanchanaburi:
Kanchanaburi:
Sri Chiangmai:
Soppong:
Tha Wang Pha:
Kanchanaburi:
Kanchanaburi:
Sri Chiangmai:
Soppong:
Tha Wang Pha:
🙂 Hi everyone!
Hope you're all doing well! It's been a while since I last traveled, but I'm finally heading out again soon!
For those familiar with SOUTHEAST ASIA, I'm planning to leave in mid-June (with the trip ending at the latest in November), and I don’t have a precise idea of exact places or itineraries yet. The thing is, this period is usually the rainy season...
Any advice? I was thinking of Malaysia or Indonesia, like Sulawesi, for example (all countries and islands in Southeast Asia interest me except Bali).
Any recommendations? I’m doing my research online, but if anyone here has the time and knowledge, I’d love to hear from you.
Thanks everyone, take care and stay happy! ❤️
Hope you're all doing well! It's been a while since I last traveled, but I'm finally heading out again soon!
For those familiar with SOUTHEAST ASIA, I'm planning to leave in mid-June (with the trip ending at the latest in November), and I don’t have a precise idea of exact places or itineraries yet. The thing is, this period is usually the rainy season...
Any advice? I was thinking of Malaysia or Indonesia, like Sulawesi, for example (all countries and islands in Southeast Asia interest me except Bali).
Any recommendations? I’m doing my research online, but if anyone here has the time and knowledge, I’d love to hear from you.
Thanks everyone, take care and stay happy! ❤️
Hi there,
My partner and I are planning a trip to Indonesia in September-October 2026. It’ll be our first time in Asia, and we’re thinking of hitting the classic spots in East Java and Bali, then wrapping up with a cruise around Komodo for some snorkeling/diving. Here’s a rough draft of our itinerary—I’m wondering if it’s doable.
20/09: Flight from Jakarta to Yogyakarta, arrive around noon, afternoon/evening and overnight in Yogyakarta. 21/09: Borobudur 22/09: Prambanan 23/09: Travel to Bromo (Cemoro Lawang) 24/09: Bromo 25/09: Kawa Ijen 26/09: Travel to Bali, overnight in Pemuteran 27/09: Excursion to Pulau Melujan, overnight in Pemuteran 28/09: Travel to Munduk, overnight in Munduk 29/09: Explore Munduk and surroundings, overnight in Munduk 30/09: Explore Munduk and surroundings, overnight in Munduk 01/10: Route to Ubud (via Pura Ulu Danau Bratan, Jatiluwih?), overnight in Ubud 02/10: Explore Ubud and surroundings, overnight in Ubud 03/10: Explore Ubud and surroundings, overnight in Ubud 04/10: Travel to Denpasar, flight to Labuan Bajo, overnight in Labuan Bajo 05/10: Komodo cruise 06/10: Komodo cruise 07/10: Komodo cruise, flight to Denpasar in the late afternoon/evening or overnight in Labuan Bajo. 08/10: Flight to Denpasar (if not taken the day before), afternoon in Jimbaran, overnight near Denpasar 09/10: 10:00 AM flight Denpasar - SIN, overnight in Singapore 10/10: Flight SIN-YQB
Thanks for your thoughts—and for your time!
My partner and I are planning a trip to Indonesia in September-October 2026. It’ll be our first time in Asia, and we’re thinking of hitting the classic spots in East Java and Bali, then wrapping up with a cruise around Komodo for some snorkeling/diving. Here’s a rough draft of our itinerary—I’m wondering if it’s doable.
20/09: Flight from Jakarta to Yogyakarta, arrive around noon, afternoon/evening and overnight in Yogyakarta. 21/09: Borobudur 22/09: Prambanan 23/09: Travel to Bromo (Cemoro Lawang) 24/09: Bromo 25/09: Kawa Ijen 26/09: Travel to Bali, overnight in Pemuteran 27/09: Excursion to Pulau Melujan, overnight in Pemuteran 28/09: Travel to Munduk, overnight in Munduk 29/09: Explore Munduk and surroundings, overnight in Munduk 30/09: Explore Munduk and surroundings, overnight in Munduk 01/10: Route to Ubud (via Pura Ulu Danau Bratan, Jatiluwih?), overnight in Ubud 02/10: Explore Ubud and surroundings, overnight in Ubud 03/10: Explore Ubud and surroundings, overnight in Ubud 04/10: Travel to Denpasar, flight to Labuan Bajo, overnight in Labuan Bajo 05/10: Komodo cruise 06/10: Komodo cruise 07/10: Komodo cruise, flight to Denpasar in the late afternoon/evening or overnight in Labuan Bajo. 08/10: Flight to Denpasar (if not taken the day before), afternoon in Jimbaran, overnight near Denpasar 09/10: 10:00 AM flight Denpasar - SIN, overnight in Singapore 10/10: Flight SIN-YQB
Thanks for your thoughts—and for your time!
Hi everyone,
My girlfriend and I booked our tickets with Saudia Airlines for a trip to Thailand this summer, from July 5th to August 3rd. Given the geopolitical situation in the Middle East, we’re keeping a close eye on the news.
I was wondering if anyone here is in the same situation as us?
• Have you heard anything about possible mass cancellations or if the airline is still maintaining its routes to Asia?
• Are there any travelers who’ve recently returned who could tell us if air corridors have been changed (longer flight times)?
The idea is to know what to expect so we can prepare as best as possible. Thanks for your replies! !
Hi everyone,
Thanks for all your contributions on the forum—they’ve really helped me plan my trip. There are four of us friends heading to Sulawesi for 20 days. Based on all your advice, I’ve put together the following itinerary:
July 30: Makassar – sightseeing July 31: Makassar – sightseeing + overnight bus to Rantepao August 1–7: Tana Toraja with a guide August 7: Tana Toraja to Tentena + visit Tentena August 8: Early departure with a private driver to Ampana, then ferry to the Togian Islands August 9–15: Togian Islands (2 different resorts) August 15: Depart Togian Islands for Luwuk August 16: Flight Luwuk to Makassar August 17: Rammang Rammang August 18: Stroll in Makassar, then return home
Overall, what do you think?
I also have a question about the connection between Tentena and the Togian Islands: Is it doable to leave early in the morning as planned and still be sure not to miss the ferry?
Thanks in advance for your feedback! :)
Thanks for all your contributions on the forum—they’ve really helped me plan my trip. There are four of us friends heading to Sulawesi for 20 days. Based on all your advice, I’ve put together the following itinerary:
July 30: Makassar – sightseeing July 31: Makassar – sightseeing + overnight bus to Rantepao August 1–7: Tana Toraja with a guide August 7: Tana Toraja to Tentena + visit Tentena August 8: Early departure with a private driver to Ampana, then ferry to the Togian Islands August 9–15: Togian Islands (2 different resorts) August 15: Depart Togian Islands for Luwuk August 16: Flight Luwuk to Makassar August 17: Rammang Rammang August 18: Stroll in Makassar, then return home
Overall, what do you think?
I also have a question about the connection between Tentena and the Togian Islands: Is it doable to leave early in the morning as planned and still be sure not to miss the ferry?
Thanks in advance for your feedback! :)
Hi everyone,
I’m currently working on a 30-day itinerary for May/June 2027.
10 days in eastern Java (Malang, Bromo, waterfalls, Meru Beriti Park, Banyuwangi, and Ijen), a short transit in Ubud for a few days, then Flores before heading back to Jakarta.
We’ll spend 15 days in Flores (the classic route: Moni, Bajawa, Riung, Ruteng, ending in Labuan Bajo).
I’d love some firsthand feedback on flights to Maumere or Ende from Bali Denpasar. I know there are no direct routes and that you have to connect through Labuan Bajo or Timor (I think), which isn’t an issue in itself.
But I’ve read here and there that flights to these destinations can be delayed—or worse, canceled—and that it’s better to fly in and out of Labuan Bajo, which isn’t exactly ideal...
Thanks for any tips or experiences you can share!