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 Street Rent a Car, 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 Street Rent a Car, among others, in Denpasar.

Airports near Malang

Airlines serving Malang

Lufthansa
Good (7,992 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,514 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,942 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,586 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,700 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,571 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,728 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,393 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,329 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,436 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,510 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (307 reviews)
SAUDIA
Good (685 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (1,208 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,817 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,217 reviews)
Thai Airways
Good (401 reviews)
Air India
Okay (2,957 reviews)
China Airlines
Excellent (826 reviews)
China Southern
Good (151 reviews)
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Where to stay in Malang

Average rates range from around $25 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $22 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, 1375 reviews)
$67+
Harris Hotel & Conventions Malang
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, 1125 reviews)
$36+
Ibis Styles Malang
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 1273 reviews)
$25+
Kusuma Agrowisata Resort & Convention
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 806 reviews)
$17+
Atria Hotel Malang
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, 738 reviews)
$34+

Renting a car in Malang

Renting a car in Malang costs $57 per day, on average, or $114 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

Expect to pay $2.69 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 $32.25 and $43.00.

Renting a car in Malang costs $57 per day, on average, or $114 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

Expect to pay $2.69 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 $32.25 and $43.00.