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About Jakarta

The capital of Indonesia, Jakarta is the most crowded city of Southeast Asia with a population of 8 million. The name of the city means "Victory", and the town has been an important coastal town since the 4th century AD. Istiqlal Mosque is one of the symbolic buildings of the city. In addition, you can visit places such as Tamam Fatahillah (Town Square), National Monument, Sunda Kelepa, Flea Market, Glodok (China Town), the zoo, Gereja Immanuel, and the bird and fish market.

Jakarta is also famous for its theme parks. Ancol Dream Park is a amusement park with many sections from water slides to aquarium and beaches. Taman Mini Indonesia Indah is a miniature park, where you can see the miniature version of 250 different cultural buildings in Indonesia. You take a walk in the harbour, where the largest commercial sailing ships of the old world are exhibited. You can also visit Thousand Islands, which are used by Jakarta locals as a summer resort.

Jakarta has a tropical climate. It is hot and humid year-round, with the wet season being between October and April.  We can say that the most appropriate time to visit the city would be between June and September, when the rainfall is at a minimum.
 
Public transportation is popular in Jakarta but we recommend you to use taxis since they are cheap and reliable. The traffic in the city is heavy as the city is crowded and intensely populated. Soekarno–Hatta International Airport, one of the busiest in the world, provides international air transportation.
 

 

Transportation to Jakarta City Center from Airport

Halim Perdanakusuma Intl. Airport

Jakarta is the largest city and capital of Indonesia as well as the most populated city in Southeast Asia. Jakarta is Indonesia’s economic, cultural, and political center. The Soekarno-Hatta International Airport is the main airport serving the city and its surroundings. The airport is located 20 km from downtown Jakarta. There aren’t many transportation alternatives to get to and from the airport and the city center. Certain hotels provide free shuttle transportation to and from the airport.

Taxi

Taxis are the most common way of getting around in Jakarta since public transportation is little to none. Taxi fares will vary depending on your destination in the city.  After you pass customs in the arrivals hall of the airport there are taxi counters from where you can arrange a taxi. There are also taxi stands located outside of the airport. There are a variety of taxi companies that you can choose from, including Blue Bird, Silver Bird, Golden bird, and Gamya.

Bus

If you want a more affordable transportation alternative to get to the city center then the buses known as Damri are your best option. These buses provide shuttle services between the airport and the city center.

Airport Information

Soekarno-Hatta International Airport is the busiest airport in Indonesia, located 20 km from the city center. The airport is also the busiest airport in Southeast Asia. The airport contains 3 main terminal buildings offering a variety of passenger services. The airport features ATMs, a lost and found, smoking room, currency exchange offices, free Wi-Fi, a wide range of restaurants and cafes to meet your pre-flight and post-flight dining needs as well as an array stores where you can go shopping. The airport also has an airport hotel, the Jakarta Airport Hotel. Passengers can take advantage of the hotel’s spa and bar.


Soekarno Hatta Intl. Airport

Soekarno Hatta International Airport which manages the air traffic of Jakarta, the heart and capital of Indonesia, is 23 kilometers west of the city center. The shuttle buses and taxis carry passengers to the city center from the airport, which is close to the city. Those who want to use a private car and have a comfortable travel to the city center can rent a car at the airport.

Taxi

There are taxi stands at all terminal exits of Soekarno Hatta International Airport which has three passenger terminals. Since the fare is calculated per kilometer you have the chance to bargain with the driver. At the airport where many taxi companies operate, Blue Bird, Diamond, Silver Bird and Taxiku companies become prominent in terms of quality with their luxurious vehicles and professional drivers.

Shuttle Bus

You can get to Jakarta city center from the airport in about 1 hour by using the shuttle buses belonging to Agra Mas company waiting at the exits of Terminal 1, Terminal 2F and Terminal 3. Don’t forget to change money at the airport since you have to pay the fare as Indonesian Rupiah. Shuttle buses offer service to different regions such as Bogor, Depok, Bandung and Cileungsi as well as Jakarta.

Car Rental

Golden Bird and Laks Prima Transport companies offer service for 24 hours in three terminal buildings. In addition to car rental services, passengers who don’t want to driver in the city can rent a car with a driver by contacting one of these companies.

Weather in Jakarta

DayMin - Max
ThursdayMin 26ºC - Max 33ºC
FridayMin 26ºC - Max 34ºC
SaturdayMin 27ºC - Max 34ºC
SundayMin 26ºC - Max 32ºC
MondayMin 26ºC - Max 35ºC

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