Indonesia is open to international tourism
Indonesia (including the resort island of Bali) welcomes all foreign tourists, recently abolishing nearly all travel restrictions to enter the country. There is a no-quarantine and no tests pre- and post-arrival for fully vaccinated international travelers. Visa-on-arrival (VoA) has been resumed on 28th April 2022 for passport holders from 60 countries. Citizens of nine ASEAN countries (Brunei, Cambodia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam) are eligible for visa exemption.
When entering Indonesia, you must show a copy of a return ticket or ticket continuing the journey to another country.
Foreign passengers are allowed to transit through Indonesian airports as long as they remain airside, have proof of their vaccination status and onward flight tickets.
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for flying to Indonesia
Don’t book tours or activities in advance
For most Indonesian tourist destinations, anything you see online will be more expensive than what you pay at your local travel agent. So do research online, choose your itinerary, then wait till you arrive and you can negotiate a much lower price in person.
Book a seat in a quiet zone
Some airlines (for example AirAsia X) start to offer child-free "quiet zones" for a peaceful flight experience. Children below 10 years old are not allowed in this section. Those seats are usually located in front of the plane (bonus: less noise from the engines) with soft ambient lighting and early meal service.
Airports in Indonesia
Indonesia has Indonesia has over 600 airports, ranging from large international airports to modest unpaved airstrips on remote islands (it's the world's largest archipelago). When flying to Indonesia, you will most likely arrive at one of these busy international airports – Soekarno–Hatta CGK in Jakarta, Ngurah Rai DPS in Bali, Juanda SUB near Surabaya, Yogyakarta International Airport YIA, Sultan Hasanuddin UPG in Makassar, Hang Nadim BTH in Batam, and Kualanamu KNO in Medan.
As in any country, airports with the largest volume of flights are located near major cities – about 10 to 20 kilometers from the city center – with public transport and airport shuttle service available. These are hubs for major Indonesian airlines, with large passenger terminals, first class lounges, shops, and restaurants.
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Flights from United States to Indonesia (airports nearby Mountain View)
- Check flight schedules and ticket prices in October 2022 for flights to Indonesia from nearby airports in your area.
- Once in Indonesia, there are frequent flights between the major cities via local carriers such as Garuda Indonesia, AirAsia, Lion Air, Batik Air, Citilink, NAM Air, Sriwijaya Air, Super Air Jet, Susi Air, TransNusa, Trigana Air, and Wings Air.
- Popular destinations near Indonesia can be easily reached with regional low-cost airlines by the likes of Bangkok Airways, Cebu Pacific, Jetstar, Oman Air, Scoot, Vistara, and VietJet Air.
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Avoid currency exchange kiosks at airports
Airports are infamous for making an exuberant amount of money from their currency exchanges due to the extremely high margins, and Indonesian airports are no exception. Airport kiosks usually charge higher fees which are sometimes hidden within the poorer exchange rates they offer – their business is based on charging extra for being a convenient, last-minute option.
Plan ahead and exchange some money for Indonesian rupiah at home.
Long waiting times when calling the helpline?
Social media is usually a faster way to reach the airline when a problem arises. Use Twitter or Facebook Messenger to contact the airline customer service and get a response and solution within minutes (see detailed guides for Garuda Indonesia, AirAsia, Singapore Airlines, and others).
When it comes to Twitter, there’s one more trick to get in touch with the airline faster: mention the airline in a tweet about your issue (add "@airline_handle", for example: "@IndonesiaGaruda"). The customer care team will often notice it immediately, ask you for a direct message, and respond privately.
Stopover options for traveling to Indonesia
Direct flights to Indonesia can be expensive. So if you’re looking at a long-haul trip with at least one connection, rather than simply transiting an airport, why not take an opportunity and plan a longer stopover? It won’t only break up your journey but will become a legitimate part of your vacation.
When booking flight tickets, many airlines include a stopover en route to your final destination. Those flights are usually cheaper than non-stop flights, and they can be a great way of seeing more than one place on your trip. You can often add it at no additional cost, just by looking for multi-city flights with longer layovers.
Check flight prices and other details for these great stopover options when traveling to Indonesia:
Flights to Indonesia fromUnited States and Canada
- Most flying routes from North America to Indonesia are over the Pacific, even if the departure airport is on the east coast. Travel times for these routes vary between 20 to 26 hours depending on the point of departure, length of layover, etc.
- For long-haul flights choosing a reputable airline is crucial. Comfortable seats, inflight entertainment, food and drinks, and just the general atmosphere of the flight can make a big difference to the trip. For flights from the United States or Canada to Indonesia, we recommend legacy carriers such as American Airlines, Cathay Pacific, Delta Air Lines, Emirates, Japan Airlines, Korean Air, Etihad Airways, Qantas, Qatar Airways, Philippine Airlines, Singapore Airlines, Turkish Airlines, and United Airlines.
- There are no direct flights from the United States or Canada to Indonesia. However, most main hubs in SE Asia have direct flights to Indonesia, as do some larger airports in the Middle East – your journey will have at least one stop.
- When flying to Indonesia you have plenty of convenient layover or stopover options. Flights with one or more stops depart from most major North American airports, including Atlanta
ATL, DallasDFW, DenverDEN, ChicagoORD, Los AngelesLAX, Las VegasDFW, MiamiMIA, SeattleSEA, HoustonIAH, New YorkJFK, and San FranciscoSFOin the United States and TorontoYYZ, VancouverYVR, CalgaryLAS, and MontrealYULin Canada. Your chosen airline will most likely dictate which airport you transit through – among the best stopovers are Bangkok, Fiji and Pacific Islands, Hong Kong, Kuala Lumpur, Seoul, Singapore, Sydney, Taipei, and Tokyo.
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Take advantage of loyalty programs
Choose an airline that suits you the best, then stick to it. By becoming a 'regular', you will be able to use its loyalty program and earn "miles" (or points) – not only for flying but also for everyday expenses (if your card is affiliated with an airline).
Points earned this way often add up over time and are extremely helpful in flying at reduced fares. Airlines offer not only ticket discounts for their frequent flyers, but also special travel perks such as cabin class upgrades, increased checked baggage allowance, or access to their airport lounges so you can relax during long layovers.
If you often fly with Emirates, opt for Skywards, with Qantas – for Qantas Frequent Flyer, with Singapore Airlines – for KrisFlyer, etc.
Check different departure airports
Consider neighboring cities when choosing the departure airport – especially look for larger cities with airports that serve as hubs for multiple airlines.
For example, if you live in West Europe, check prices for flights departing from Paris, London, Amsterdam, Frankfurt, Rome, or Vienna. In 9 out of 10 cases, the cheapest flight will depart from one of these hubs, and it may be €500 less or more than your first choice. Yes, you may have to fly a few hundred kilometers to this hub, but low-cost airlines like EasyJet, RyanAir, or WizzAir will happily take you there for €50 - €100.
Use a similar tactic if you depart from the US or another region. It’s one of the best ways to save hundreds on trips.
Airlines of Indonesia
Most domestic routes in Indonesia are operated by local airlines. When traveling to popular tourist destinations such as Bali, Lombok, Komodo, Maluku, Papua or Yogyakarta, you’ll be flying with one of the Indonesian airlines.
The government-owned Garuda Indonesia is the national flag carrier, operating full-service flights to several destinations, including overseas (it is also the only Indonesian airline that flies to Europe). Garuda’s low-cost subsidiary Citilink operates shuttle services between Indonesian cities. Lion Air focuses on budget travelers, and with its subsidiaries Batik Air and Wings Air, it’s the country’s largest airline group. Founded in 2021, Super Air Jet is a newcomer focusing on air travel between islands in Indonesia and targeting the millennial generation. Sriwijaya Air is a private low-cost airline that serves more than 40 domestic destinations. Truly affordable ticket prices can be found at Indonesia AirAsia, a subsidiary of Malaysia’s AirAsia – repeatedly named Asia’s best low-cost airline.
Flights to Indonesia from Europe
- There are no direct flights from Europe to Indonesia. Currently only Garuda Indonesia and Royal Dutch Airlines (KLM) are offering direct flights from Europe to Indonesia. Garuda operates few flights a week from Amsterdam (Schiphol airport
AMS) to Jakarta (Soekarno-Hatta airportCGK), while KLM connects AmsterdamAMSwith Bali (Denpasar airportDPS). These direct flights cover the route in about 14-16 hours at the cost of around $600-$800 if booked early. If you are looking for the shortest journeys, consider airlines that operate flights from Europe to Indonesia with only one stop Singapore Airlines (from Frankfurt via Singapore), Malaysia Airlines (from Amsterdam or Frankfurt via Kuala Lumpur), Thai Airways (from Brussels or Frankfurt via Bangkok) or Cathay Pacific (from Amsterdam via Hong Kong). - To break the trip and stretch your legs, consider transit through popular Asian airport hubs, extending your total journey time by 1–3 hours. A 1-day stopover in Bangkok, Dubai, Delhi, Colombo, Ho Chi Minh, and Singapore will be a great option to reduce your jet lag at the final destination and do some extra sightseeing.
- The best chance for a cheaper flight is when you are flexible about the departure point. Especially look for larger cities with airports that serve as hubs for multiple airlines: London
LHRand ManchesterMANin the United Kingdom; FrankfurtFRA, MunichMUCand BerlinBERin Germany; ParisCDGand NiceNCEin France; MunichMUCand BerlinBERin Germany; AmsterdamAMSin the Netherlands; MadridMADin Spain; StockholmARNin Sweden; ZurichZRHin Switzerland; BrusselsBRUin Belgium; OsloOSLin Norway; WarsawWAWin Poland; and DublinDUBin Ireland.
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Fly early in the morning
Early morning flights (6 am or earlier) are usually cheaper than other day schedules. It's because of lower demand – most people are not willing to go to the airport so early. Use it to your advantage.
Moreover, airports are also less crowded, and there tend to be fewer delays if you fly early in the morning. Due to increasing air traffic, delays get worse throughout the day - starting around 8-10 am and reaching a peak at 4-6 pm.
Ask your hotel about transfers
A few days before departing call or email ahead and ask your hotel if they offer a free pick-up service from the airport (or if they run transfers at a lower rate). This is a major hotel hack to avoid expensive taxi rides.
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Flights from Asia
- Asia is probably the best continent for short-haul and mid-haul flying. The sheer scale of this most populous region on Earth is reflected in the type of aircraft operating many short-haul flights: intra-Asia flyers benefit from comfortable, wide-bodied aircraft by the likes of Boeing 777, 787 or Airbus A350, A330, and A380.
- When flying within Asia, you’ll often use regional airlines. The budget carriers offer tens of weekly flights to Indonesia with relatively comfortable flight experience and the cheapest fares – check the prices from Bangkok Airways, Cebu Pacific, Jetstar, Oman Air, Scoot, Vistara, and VietJet Air.
- For more comfort and top-notch customer service, consider flying with recognized full-service airlines such as Cathay Pacific, Emirates, Garuda Indonesia, Malaysia Airlines, Singapore Airlines, Qantas, Qatar Airways, and Thai Airways.
- Mentioned airlines operate direct or 1-stop flights from primary Asian hubs such as Bangkok
BKKin Thailand, SingaporeSIN, BaliDPSin Indonesia, Hong KongHKG, SeoulICNin South Korea, TokyoHNDin Japan, DubaiDXBin UAE, Kuala LumpurKULin Malaysia, HanoiHANand Ho Chi Minh CitySGNin Vietnam, Phnom PenhPNHin Cambodia, DelhiDELin India, BeijingPEKin China, TaipeiTPEin Taiwan, ManilaMNLin the Philippines), DohaDOHin Qatar, IstanbulISTin Turkey, and others.
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Tight airport connection?
Always check the airport terminals if you have a connecting flight with a different airline or separate point-to-point tickets. Make sure you have enough time to transfer between these terminals so you don’t miss your next flight.
If your airport connection is tight (1-hour layover or less), pick a set near the front of the plane. It can shave 5–10 minutes off your deplaning time, especially on larger planes. Some airlines place their "hot seats" there and charge extra fees, but it still may be worth it.
When flying domestically, try not to book the last flight out of your connecting airport. In case of a cancellation, the airline will put you on its next flight, but it will require an overnight stay and arrival a day later.
Dealing with the jet lag
Jet lag affects people differently depending on age, physical fitness, and genetics. The most accepted rule suggests that you should allow one full day to recover from jet lag for every time zone (hour gained) you traveled east and a number of days equal to half the time zones crossed when you traveled west.
The most effective natural jet lag remedy is to force your body into its new routine. You can begin before getting off the plane: set your watch to the time in your future destination, then do your best to sleep and eat based on the new time zone. Close the window shade when it's time to simulate darkness. During your first day on the ground, get outdoors, stay physically active during the day, and absorb sunlight.
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