Taxi from the airport to the city center or waterfront takes 30–40 minutes; Gojek is available with a local SIM.
Things to do at Sam Ratulangi Airport (MDC)
Sam Ratulangi AirportMDC
At the airport
Things to do in Sam Ratulangi Airport
Manado is the gateway to Bunaken Marine National Park, one of the world's premier diving destinations with wall dives reaching 25m visibility and extraordinary coral diversity. The Megamas waterfront district in Manado has restaurants and cafes for shorter layovers. The Tomohon Extreme Market — known for its exotic fare — is about 30 minutes away for the adventurous.
Insider intel
Top Tips for Sam Ratulangi Airport
- Bunaken diving requires a full day and advance coordination with a dive operator — only feasible for very long layovers.
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1 Sanctifly partner lounge at Sam Ratulangi Airport. Each is bookable with points.
100 points per guestConcordia Lounge(Domestic)
At Sam Ratulangi Airport (MDC) in Manado, Indonesia, the Concordia Lounge (Domestic) is a convenient airport lounge option for travelers departing from Terminal 1. This lounge is located airside, so you’ll need to pass the security check first before you can access it. Once you are through security in the domestic departures area, head to the 2 floor and look for the lounge near Gate 1A. Its airside location makes it easy to stop in shortly before boarding, whether you’re continuing your travel within Indonesia or waiting for your next domestic flight from Manado.Book Now
Purchase a Sanctifly membership via our website or app.
Unlock airport-specific digital content and reserve VIP lounges using the points included with your plan.
Select the tier that fits your travel habits; higher tiers include more points.
When you book a lounge, you'll receive a unique access code in the app and by email—show this at the lounge to gain access.
You can buy extra points at any time, and rates improve with higher-tier plans.
Membership unlocks airport-specific digital content and the ability to book VIP lounges using points.
Each tier
Liftoff ($25/year)
Explorer ($97/year)
Jetsetter ($220/year)
Trailblazer ($399/year)
provides a different annual points allowance (except Liftoff, which doesn't include points) that refreshes when your subscription renews. You can use your points to reserve lounge access and purchase additional points through the app if you need more.
Higher tiers not only come with more points but also reduce the per-point price when buying extra.
Points are the currency you use in the Liftoff app to book VIP lounge visits. Most plans — Liftoff, Explorer, Jetsetter and Trailblazer — include a points allowance that is deposited into your account whenever your subscription renews. Liftoff does not include points. You spend points to reserve lounges and you can top up your balance at any time through the app. If you cancel your membership, any remaining points expire 30 days after cancellation.
Additional points can be purchased directly in the Sanctifly app from your mobile. All plans allow you to buy more points whenever you need them, and the per-point price decreases on higher-tier plans. Purchased points are added to your account immediately and are non-refundable. If you cancel your membership, any remaining points expire 30 days after cancellation.