Luwuk is the biggest town in Sulawesi’s eastern peninsula and is set around a mountainous natural harbour. Luwuk has been a small town much isolated from the rest of Indonesia but is now, thanks to modernization airways linking Luwuk to the rest of the world, Luwuk is welcoming travellers to its shores. Many use Luwuk as a stepping stone to the Togean Islands and also as a gateway to get to the less popular but impressive Banggai Islands.
If you are planning a trip to Luwuk, the best time to plan your visit would be from January to October, and also in December. During these months, the temperature in Luwuk is at its mildest and you will only experience mediocre rainfall. Luwuks temperature does not fluctuate much throughout the year, with its average being between 32 degrees Celsius to 30 degrees Celsius, making Luwuk suitable for a sunny holiday getaway.
Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) – The Ninoy Aquino International Airport or NAIA is more commonly known as Manila International Airport and is the main airport serving Manila and its surrounding metropolitan area. Located on the border between Pasay City and Paranaque City, the airport is approximately 7 kilometres south of Manila. The most common mode of transportations used to get to the airport are the bus, rail, taxi and rental car. Though not that far from the city, the best way to get to and from the airport is by taxi. It takes 30 to 45 minutes to get to downtown Manila by taxi and fares are around PHP 300 to PHP 450. The airport bus to downtown Manila and costs approximately PHP100. NAIA offers all the amenities of a modern airport such as ATM's, currency exchange, duty-free shops, lounges and restaurants. If you're heading out, don't forget to stop by the Philippines most famous fast-food chain, Jollibee and fill yourself up before your trip.
Syukuran Aminuddin Amir Airport (LUW) – The Syukuran Aminuddin Amir Airport is an airport located in Luwuk, the capital city of the Banggai Regency in Central Sulawesi in Indonesia. The airport is located in Desa Bubung, south of the Luwuk city centre. The Syukuran Aminuddin Amir Airport used to be called Bubung, which means a water well, was changed to Syukuran Aminuddin Amir after the last Banggai King. The airport is located near to the ocean and also the sea, making it one of the most beautiful airports in Indonesia. As the airport is located in not a big town, travellers here are recommended to arrange for transportation to and from the airport before arriving. The airport has been newly renovated to become the current modern airport but is only equipped with the basic infrastructures for the meantime.
Both Manila and Luwuk share the same tropical climate with warm and sunny days accompanied by occasional rain throughout the year. Luwuks climate is very similar to Manila's climate with an average temperature of 27 degrees Celsius, and Manila's average temperature being at 27.3 degrees Celsius. Manila, however, receives much more rain to Luwuk with an average of 2047mm per year compared to Luwuks average of only 1051 mm per year.
Luwuk is the biggest town in Sulawesi’s eastern peninsula and is set around a mountainous natural harbour. Luwuk has been a small town much isolated from the rest of Indonesia but is now, thanks to modernization airways linking Luwuk to the rest of the world, Luwuk is welcoming travellers to its shores. Many use Luwuk as a stepping stone to the Togean Islands and also as a gateway to get to the less popular but impressive Banggai Islands.
If you are planning a trip to Luwuk, the best time to plan your visit would be from January to October, and also in December. During these months, the temperature in Luwuk is at its mildest and you will only experience mediocre rainfall. Luwuks temperature does not fluctuate much throughout the year, with its average being between 32 degrees Celsius to 30 degrees Celsius, making Luwuk suitable for a sunny holiday getaway.
Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) – The Ninoy Aquino International Airport or NAIA is more commonly known as Manila International Airport and is the main airport serving Manila and its surrounding metropolitan area. Located on the border between Pasay City and Paranaque City, the airport is approximately 7 kilometres south of Manila. The most common mode of transportations used to get to the airport are the bus, rail, taxi and rental car. Though not that far from the city, the best way to get to and from the airport is by taxi. It takes 30 to 45 minutes to get to downtown Manila by taxi and fares are around PHP 300 to PHP 450. The airport bus to downtown Manila and costs approximately PHP100. NAIA offers all the amenities of a modern airport such as ATM's, currency exchange, duty-free shops, lounges and restaurants. If you're heading out, don't forget to stop by the Philippines most famous fast-food chain, Jollibee and fill yourself up before your trip.
Syukuran Aminuddin Amir Airport (LUW) – The Syukuran Aminuddin Amir Airport is an airport located in Luwuk, the capital city of the Banggai Regency in Central Sulawesi in Indonesia. The airport is located in Desa Bubung, south of the Luwuk city centre. The Syukuran Aminuddin Amir Airport used to be called Bubung, which means a water well, was changed to Syukuran Aminuddin Amir after the last Banggai King. The airport is located near to the ocean and also the sea, making it one of the most beautiful airports in Indonesia. As the airport is located in not a big town, travellers here are recommended to arrange for transportation to and from the airport before arriving. The airport has been newly renovated to become the current modern airport but is only equipped with the basic infrastructures for the meantime.
Both Manila and Luwuk share the same tropical climate with warm and sunny days accompanied by occasional rain throughout the year. Luwuks climate is very similar to Manila's climate with an average temperature of 27 degrees Celsius, and Manila's average temperature being at 27.3 degrees Celsius. Manila, however, receives much more rain to Luwuk with an average of 2047mm per year compared to Luwuks average of only 1051 mm per year.