Manado is the capital and largest city of North Sulawesi, on the island of Sulawesi; it borders the province of Gorontalo to the west. The islands of Sangihe and Talaud form the northern part of the province, which border the Philippines. Ecotourism is the biggest attraction in Manado. Also popular are scuba diving and snorkeling on the nearby island of Bunaken. Another tourist spot in the city, especially during the Chinese New Year celebration, is Ban Hin Kiong Temple. Souvenirs shops are located on B.W. Lapian street. Other places of interest are nearby Lake Tondano, Lokon Volcano, Klabat Volcano, and Mahawu Volcano.

If you are looking for cheap flights to Manado, choose to fly during the off-peak season. This means skipping some of the festivals, such as the Chinese New Year, however, it will result in substantial savings. You can also save money by flying on a weekday, especially Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. Try getting a package deal. You can save a good deal of money by booking your flight and hotel together. Another good package deal is to book a group rate or two seats at the same time. Often, you can get the second ticket for almost free when you book two seats together.

Airports Serving Manado, Indonesia

Sam Ratulangi International Airport (MDC) also known as Manado International Airport, is about 13 km northeast of Manado. Some international flights go to Singapore; Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia; and Davao, Philippines. A taxi from the airport to central Manado takes about 30 minutes.