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IATA: PLW · Palu-Celebes Island, Indonesia

Mutiara Airport Guide

CapitalJakarta
Population284,438,782
CurrencyIDR Rp Indonesian rupiah
LanguageIndonesian
Time ZoneUTC+08:00 WITA
AirportPLW
Distance—
Flight Time—
Visitors/yr~2,820,060

Mutiara Airport (IATA: PLW) is a key aviation hub serving Palu-Celebes Island and the wider Indonesia region. The airport operates 1 passenger terminal, handling millions of passengers annually.

Getting to Palu-Celebes Island from PLW

Train and metro offer the fastest connections (20–40 min). Buses and shared shuttles are the most affordable. Taxis and rideshare apps (Uber, Bolt) are ideal with luggage or in groups.

Terminals & Facilities

Mutiara Airport has 1 terminal with duty-free retail, restaurants, business lounges, family zones and prayer rooms. Free WiFi is available throughout.

Airport Lounges at PLW

Multiple lounges are accessible via Priority Pass, Amex Platinum, airline status or day-pass purchase. Amenities include complimentary food and drinks, fast WiFi and shower facilities.

Parking

Short-stay, long-stay and meet-and-greet options are available at Mutiara Airport. Pre-booking online saves 30–50% versus paying at the gate.

Frequently Asked Questions

How early to arrive at PLW?+
Is there free WiFi at Mutiara Airport?+
How do I get from PLW to Palu-Celebes Island city centre?+
Are there hotels near PLW?+
Which airlines fly from PLW?+

Top Activities in Palu-Celebes Island

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Hotels in Palu-Celebes Island

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Mutiara Airport (PLW) at a glance

IATA / ICAO
PLW / WAML
Serves
Palu-Celebes Island
Country
Indonesia
Local time now
02:05 (WITA)
Time zone
Asia/Makassar
Currency
IDR (Rp)
Capital
Jakarta
Coordinates
-0.9185, 119.9100

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Nonstop destinations from PLW

Mutiara - SIS Al-Jufrie Airport has published nonstop service to 4 airports across 1 countries. The busiest are listed first, with straight-line distance from PLW.

DestinationIATACountryDistance
MakassarUPGIndonesia464 km
JakartaCGKIndonesia1,580 km
SurabayaSUBIndonesia1,067 km
BalikpapanBPNIndonesia337 km

Airlines serving PLW

3 carriers publish nonstop service at PLW, ranked by how many routes each one appears on. Counts include codeshares, so a carrier can be listed here while the aircraft is flown by a partner. Schedules change seasonally — check the operating carrier on your own dates before booking.

AirlineCodeTypeRoutes
Lion AirJTBudget7
Sriwijaya AirSJFull Service4
Garuda IndonesiaGAFull Service2

At the airport

General guidance rather than PLW-specific detail — terminal counts, lounge locations, desk opening hours and lost-property arrangements change often, so confirm those on the airport’s own site before you travel.

SecurityAllow longer than you think at peak departure banks - typically early morning and late evening. Liquids and electronics rules still differ by airport even where scanners have been upgraded.
ImmigrationArriving passengers clear immigration at the first point of entry into a country, not at the final destination, which is what makes tight connections risky on separate tickets.
Terminal transfersWhere an airport has multiple terminals, allow for a shuttle or train between them. Airside transfers are faster, but a change of terminal often means re-clearing security.
Wi-FiFree Wi-Fi is now near-universal at scheduled-service airports, usually with a time limit or an email sign-in. Download boarding passes before you land in case sign-in fails.
Food and shopsMost retail sits airside, after security. Landside options before security are usually thinner and close earlier.
AccessibilityRequest assistance through your airline at least 48 hours ahead. It is a legal entitlement across the EU, UK and US, but only guaranteed when pre-booked.
CurrencyAirport exchange desks carry the widest spreads of anywhere in a country. An ATM in the arrivals hall, or a card with no foreign-transaction fee, is almost always cheaper.
Lost propertyItems left on the aircraft go to the airline; items left in the terminal go to the airport operator. They are separate systems, so report to the right one.