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 Europcar 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 Europcar and EasyRent Bali, among others, in Denpasar.

Airports near Malang

Airlines serving Malang

KLM
Good (1,440 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,719 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,849 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,166 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,715 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,522 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,469 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,370 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,133 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,350 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,431 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (289 reviews)
SAUDIA
Good (659 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (189 reviews)
Thai Airways
Good (378 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,685 reviews)
Air India
Okay (2,975 reviews)
China Southern
Good (133 reviews)
China Airlines
Excellent (798 reviews)
Philippine Airlines
Good (954 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 $30 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Malang

Most booked hotels in Malang

Ijen Suites Resort & Convention
4 stars
Excellent (9.1, 783 reviews)
$29+
Harris Hotel & Conventions Malang
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, 1107 reviews)
$33+
Ibis Styles Malang
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 1232 reviews)
$28+
Grand Cakra Hotel Malang
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 702 reviews)
$26+
Everyday Smart Hotel Malang
2 stars
Good (7.5, 275 reviews)
$15+

Renting a car in Malang

Expect to pay $2.88 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 $34.52 and $46.03.

Expect to pay $2.88 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 $34.52 and $46.03.