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Quick summary
Country
Indonesia
Continent
Asia
Airport
CGK
Currency
Indonesian rupiah
Time zone
UTC+7
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Jakarta airport
Soekarno-Hatta, the gateway to the capital
Jakarta Soekarno-Hatta
The capital's main international airport, located in Tangerang, outside the city proper. Plan for road traffic when heading into town, as the ride-hailing apps can be slow at peak hours.
A big city, honestly
Indonesia's capital and its biggest city
Jakarta sits on the north-west coast of Java, at the mouth of the Ciliwung river and facing the Java Sea. Nicknamed the Big Durian, it is a huge, layered, sweltering metropolis: the greater urban area is home to tens of millions of people, with no single ethnic majority. Javanese, Betawi, Sundanese and Chinese Indonesians all call it home, and it hosts the ASEAN secretariat.
A new capital in the making
Indonesia is building a new capital, Nusantara, on Borneo, a project announced in 2019. Jakarta remains the country's biggest city and the arrival point for many international flights.
Kota Tua
Kota Tua: old Batavia and the harbor where the city began
Taman Fatahillah, museums and Sunda Kelapa
The pedestrian Old Town around Taman Fatahillah square holds the Jakarta History Museum in the former Stadhuis, the Bank Indonesia Museum, the Wayang Museum and the Fine Arts and Ceramics Museum. Nearby are the VOC Shipyard, dating from 1628, and the harbor of Sunda Kelapa, where traditional schooners still dock and where the city began in 1527.
Monuments and museums
Monas, Istiqlal and the National Museum
National Monument (Monas)
An obelisk topped with a gold-leaf flame, begun in 1961 under Sukarno and opened in 1975, with a museum in its base and an observation deck. It stands on Merdeka Square, a space of about one square kilometer.
Istiqlal Mosque and Jakarta Cathedral
Istiqlal is the largest mosque in Southeast Asia and was designed by a Christian architect. It faces the neo-Gothic Jakarta Cathedral across the way.
National Museum
Hindu sculpture, a treasure room and an elephant statue given by the King of Siam in 1871. Nearby, the Proclamation Museum recalls Indonesia's independence.
Parks and leisure
Ragunan Zoo has orangutans, Taman Mini Indonesia Indah presents all of the country's provinces, Ancol Dream Park is the seaside amusement area and Setu Babakan is a Betawi cultural village.
| Sight | What to know |
|---|---|
| National Monument (Monas) | Obelisk topped with a gold-leaf flame, begun in 1961 and opened in 1975, with a museum in its base and an observation deck |
| Istiqlal Mosque | The largest mosque in Southeast Asia, designed by a Christian architect |
| Jakarta Cathedral | Neo-Gothic, facing Istiqlal across the way |
| National Museum | Hindu sculpture, a treasure room and an elephant statue given by the King of Siam in 1871 |
| Proclamation Museum | Recalls Indonesia's independence |
Food and culture
Betawi cuisine, specialty coffee and mall food courts
Betawi culture mixes Chinese, Portuguese, Dutch and Arab influences, and the food shows it: try soto betawi and soto tangkar. Jakarta also has one of the best specialty coffee scenes in the region, with kopi susu gula aren the local favorite. Food courts in malls are a cheap and air-conditioned way to eat well.
Getting around
Getting around Jakarta: MRT, LRT, TransJakarta and the Whoosh
North to south
The MRT runs from Lebak Bulus to Bundaran HI, with a northern extension to Kota possibly around 2027.
LRT and commuter trains
The Jabodebek LRT and KAI Commuter serve the wider region, with commuter trains running from 4.30 am to midnight.
TransJakarta
A network of 14 corridors. Ojek motorbike taxis help beat the traffic.
To Bandung
The high-speed Whoosh train to Bandung leaves from Halim station.
Day trips
Thousand Islands and Bogor
Thousand Islands
The Kepulauan Seribu is a chain of islands stretching about 45 km north of Jakarta Bay, with resorts and historic parks. Boats leave from Ancol.
Bogor
A satellite city known for its botanical garden.
When to go
When to visit Jakarta?
June to September
The relatively dry period and the best time to visit.
October to November
A transition period as the rains approach.
December to March
The heaviest rain of the year, with a risk of flooding.
All year
A tropical monsoon climate with monthly averages of 26 to 28 degrees C and highs around 32 degrees C. Watch out for air pollution, traffic and pickpockets.
In pictures
Jakarta in pictures
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions about flights to Jakarta
What is the best time to visit Jakarta?
June to September, the relatively dry months. Between December and March the rains are heaviest and floods are possible.
Which airport do I fly into for Jakarta?
Soekarno-Hatta (CGK), in Tangerang, is the main international airport. Allow for traffic on the way into the city.
How many days do you need in Jakarta?
Two to three days are enough for Kota Tua, Monas, the museums and the food scene, with more time if you add the Thousand Islands or Bogor.
How do I get around Jakarta?
The MRT, the LRT, commuter trains and the TransJakarta buses cover much of the city, and ojek motorbike taxis help in heavy traffic.
How much does a flight to Jakarta usually cost?
The price depends mainly on your departure city, the period and how far ahead you book. The "opportunities" section above shows real examples of prices already detected by SniperAir for this destination.
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