Jakarta, Indonesia travel guide
All international flights into Indonesia land in the Soekarno Hatta International Airport in Jakarta, Indonesia. The airport hosts more than a dozen flights per day from both Singapore and Kuala Lumpur, making them popular connections along your route. Soekarno Hatta has three terminals, split by domestic, international, and low cost carriers. Many hotels in Jakarta provide airport transfers, or you can arrange for a car hire at Jakarta Airport to await your arrival.
Situated on the northwest of the island of Java, Jakarta is the capital and largest city of Indonesia. It is a vibrant metropolis, complete with palaces, shopping centers, sports complexes, a world class botany garden, and much more. Reserve a rental car from Jakarta Airport for your visit to Indonesia.
- Local time in Jakarta, Indonesia:
- GMT+7
- Population of Jakarta, Indonesia:
- 9,580,000
Tourist attractions at Jakarta, Indonesia
Ancol Dream Park (Taman Impian Jaya Ancol)
Plan a visit to this vast collection of theme parks including the largest aquarium in South East Asia. There are is a hotel here, a beach, marina, and several great restaurants.
Pasar Baru
Pick up some gifts and souvenirs of your visit to Indonesia at the "New Market". In contrast to its name the commodities trading has gone on here since the Dutch colonial era, and today it is the best place in Jakarta to find unbranded items of good quality for a fair price.
Sunda Kelapa Port
Take a trip in your Jakarta rental car to witness the world's last wind-powered sailing fleet used for trade. The Graceful Bugis phinisi schooners have been berthed at this quay for the past century and, along with the bustling trade, they make the old port a worthwhile attraction.
Recommended daytrips from Jakarta, Indonesia
Bogor
Escape the island heat for some cooler weather an hour drive to the north in your Jakarta car hire. Bogor features a beautiful botanical garden, several great golf courses, and Sentul A1 Race Circuit.
Puncak
Also offering cooler temperatures than Jakarta, take a trip to Puncak for a beautiful view and stunning trip photos of tea plantations. Here you can also visit the Taman Safari Wildlife Recreational Park.
Anyer
Get out of the city and visit this smaller beach resort 160 km to the west of Jakarta. You can enjoy the scenery of the island during the four hour drive in a cheap rental car from Jakarta when you book online in advance.
Local conditions for Jakarta, Indonesia
Thu, 24 May 2012 19:50:00 +0700
Thursday at 19:00 WIT:
white cloud. 30°C (86°F)
Temperature: 30°C (86°F), Wind Direction: NNE, Wind Speed: 13mph, Relative Humidity: 65%, Pressure: 1007mb, falling, Visibility: MO
Weather forecast for Jakarta, Indonesia
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Friday
Sunny, Max Temp: 35°C (95°F), Min Temp: 26°C (79°F)
Max Temp: 35°C (95°F), Min Temp: 26°C (79°F), Wind Direction: E, Wind Speed: 9mph, Visibility: very good, Pressure: 1008mb, Humidity: 50%, Sunrise: 05:55WIT, Sunset: 17:43WIT
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Saturday
Sunny, Max Temp: 36°C (97°F), Min Temp: 26°C (79°F)
Max Temp: 36°C (97°F), Min Temp: 26°C (79°F), Wind Direction: E, Wind Speed: 10mph, Visibility: very good, Pressure: 1008mb, Humidity: 48%, Sunrise: 05:55WIT, Sunset: 17:43WIT
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Sunday
Sunny intervals, Max Temp: 36°C (97°F), Min Temp: 26°C (79°F)
Max Temp: 36°C (97°F), Min Temp: 26°C (79°F), Wind Direction: E, Wind Speed: 9mph, Visibility: very good, Pressure: 1008mb, Humidity: 47%, Sunrise: 05:55WIT, Sunset: 17:43WIT
Airport Information
- Airport name:
- Jakarta Soekarno-Hatta International Airport
- Airport code:
- CGK
- Phone number:
- (021) 550 5177
- Address:
- Building 601, PO Box 1245 BUSH, Jakarta 19101, Indonesia
- Map:
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- Distance from airport to Jakarta:
- Jakarta city || 12 Miles / 20 km / 40 minutes by rental car from Downtown Jakarta
- Car Rental office location:
For car rental in Jakarta Airport you can find counters for main car hire companies in the Arrivals Hall of both terminals, at Jakarta Airport. These car rental companies include:
- Avis
- Bluebird
- Europcar
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Airlines providing airport services to Jakarta, Indonesia
- Air China
- AirAsia X
- All Nippon Airways
- Batavia Air
- Cathay Pacific
- Cebu Pacific
- China Airlines
- China Southern
- EMIRATES
- Etihad Airways
- Eva Air
- Express Air
- Garuda Indonesia
- Indonesia AirAsia
- Japan Airlines
- Jetstar
- Kartika Airlines
- KLM
- Korean Air
- Kuwait Airways
- Lion Air
- Lufthansa
- Malaysia Airlines
- Mandala Airlines
- Merpati Nusantara Airlines
- Mihin Lanka
- Philippine Airlines
- Qantas
- Qatar Airways
- Royal Brunei Airlines
- SAUDI ARABIAN AIRLINES
- Shenzhen Airlines
- Singapore Airlines
- Sriwijaya Air
- Thai Airways
- Tiger Airways
- Turkish Airlines
- Valuair
- Yemenia
