Malang travel guide

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You're Going to Love Malang

With a population of 746,716, Malang is a must-see destination in East Java, Indonesia. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Malang deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit Malang

Malang in March
Estimated hotel price
$29
1 night at 3-star hotel
Malang in March
Estimated hotel price
$29
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Malang

Plane

When flying to Malang, you’ll arrive at Malang (MLG), which is located 7 miles from the city center. The shortest flight to Malang from the United States departs from San Francisco and takes around 45h 50m.

Car

Another option to get to Malang is to pick up a car rental from Denpasar, which is about 183 miles from Malang. You’ll find branches of TRAC Astra and Eazyrent, among others, in Denpasar.

Plane

When flying to Malang, you’ll arrive at Malang (MLG), which is located 7 miles from the city center. The shortest flight to Malang from the United States departs from San Francisco and takes around 45h 50m.

Car

Another option to get to Malang is to pick up a car rental from Denpasar, which is about 183 miles from Malang. You’ll find branches of TRAC Astra and Eazyrent, among others, in Denpasar.

Airports near Malang

Airlines serving Malang

Lufthansa
Good (4,604 reviews)
KLM
Good (849 reviews)
SWISS
Good (927 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,444 reviews)
Air France
Good (973 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,921 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,125 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,482 reviews)
Finnair
Good (879 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (911 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (835 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (487 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (180 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (460 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (959 reviews)
China Airlines
Excellent (605 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (537 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (5,776 reviews)
SAUDIA
Good (413 reviews)
Garuda Indonesia
Excellent (42 reviews)
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Where to stay in Malang

Average rates range from around $19 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $47 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Malang

Most booked hotels in Malang

Swiss-Belinn Malang
3 stars
Excellent (9.1, 194 reviews)
$33+
The 1o1 Malang Oj
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, 453 reviews)
$36+
Atria Hotel Malang
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, 346 reviews)
$34+
Harris Hotel & Conventions Malang
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, 466 reviews)
$34+
Ibis Styles Malang
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 635 reviews)
$28+
Grand Cakra Hotel Malang
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 425 reviews)
$23+

Renting a car in Malang

Renting a car in Malang costs $43 per day, on average, or $86 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Malang (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $40.88 and $54.51.

Renting a car in Malang costs $43 per day, on average, or $86 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Malang (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $40.88 and $54.51.