Introduction
What to do
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

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 September
Estimated hotel price
$27
1 night at 3-star hotel
Malang in September
Estimated hotel price
$27
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 50h 15m.

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 Street Rent a Car and EasyRent Bali, 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 50h 15m.

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 Street Rent a Car and EasyRent Bali, among others, in Denpasar.

Airports near Malang

Airlines serving Malang

KLM
Good (1,432 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,631 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,812 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,093 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,683 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,441 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,506 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,332 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,095 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,337 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,413 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (282 reviews)
SAUDIA
Good (647 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (178 reviews)
Air India
Okay (2,951 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,658 reviews)
China Southern
Good (122 reviews)
Philippine Airlines
Good (942 reviews)
China Airlines
Excellent (791 reviews)
Vietnam Airlines
Good (215 reviews)
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Where to stay in Malang

Average rates range from around $26 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $33 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Malang

Most booked hotels in Malang

Hotel Tugu Malang
5 stars
Excellent (9.4, 1303 reviews)
$63+
Ijen Suites Resort & Convention
4 stars
Excellent (9, 751 reviews)
$26+
Aria Gajayana
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, 835 reviews)
$37+
Harris Hotel & Conventions Malang
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, 1104 reviews)
$41+
Ibis Styles Malang
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 1203 reviews)
$28+

Renting a car in Malang

Expect to pay $2.95 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 $35.43 and $47.24.

Expect to pay $2.95 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 $35.43 and $47.24.