How to get to Indonesia

Updated September 3, 2022

Map of Indonesia

Access Information

visaJapanese nationals for tourism purposes are exempt from visa for stays of 30 days or less (extension of stay is not allowed).

The points of entry covered include 29 airports, including Jakarta and Denpasar, 88 seaports, and seven border points.

If you plan to stay in the country for more than 31 days, even for tourism purposes, you must obtain a Visa on Arrival (VOA) at the airport for Rp. 500,000.

•  Visa and entry requirements are subject to change, so please check for the latest information.

A passport with at least six months of remaining validity is required for entry into Indonesia (at least two consecutive blank pages in the visa section for visa-free travelers and at least three blank pages for visa applicants).

time differenceJakarta: -2H (Jakarta), -1H (Bali)

airportSoekarno-Hatta International Airport (CGK), Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS) (Denpasar International Airport)

A direct flight from Japan to Indonesia takes about 7 hours.

Garuda Indonesia operates direct flights to Denpasar (to/from Narita and Kansai International Airport) and Jakarta (to/from Haneda and Kansai International Airport). Air Asia operates flights to Denpasar and Jakarta (both to/from Narita).

ANA (to/from Narita and Haneda) and Japan Airlines (to/from Narita) also operate flights to Jakarta.

Major Airlines:Garuda Indonesia , ,City Link, ,Lion Air, ,batik airWings Air, Inc,Indonesia AirAsiaand Sriwijaya Airlines,NAM AIR

Access to Indonesia:Approximately 7 hours and 45 minutes (Tokyo→Jakarta)

Official website of the Ministry of Tourism of the Republic of Indonesia: Official guide of the Ministry of Tourism of the Republic of Indonesia.

Voltage and plugVoltage is 220 V, frequency is 50 Hz, and plugs are generally C-type with two round pins and two legs.

A transformer and adapter are required to use electrical appliances in Japan.

Landing at Soekarno-Hatta International Airport

Landing at Denpasar International Airport

Soekarno-Hatta International Airport ⇔ city access:

1. cab
   Cabs in Indonesia are cheaper than in Japan, making them an easy-to-use mode of transportation.
   It is necessary to choose the right cab company, as there are many rip-offs and other malicious cabs.
   The most secure are Bluebird, Express, Silverbird, etc.
   As you exit the arrivals lobby, you will be confronted by a large number of touting cabs who will force you to join them, but you should shake them off and make it to the Blue Bird boarding area.
   The Bluebird Group is said to have the largest number of cars in Jakarta, and the number of customers is so large that there are sometimes long lines.
   The next best option is the Express. It has a white body and is slightly cheaper than the Bluebird.
   Both Blue Bird and Silver Bird are metered, with the Blue costing around 200,000 rupiah (1,600 yen) from the airport to the city, and the Silver costing around 300,000 rupiah (2,300 yen) to the city.
   In addition to the fare, an express fee (about 13,000 Indonesian Rupiah (IRP)) is added to the fare.
   There is a cab ticket counter in the arrival lobby, where you can also purchase a cab ticket for a fixed price.
   
2. Damri Airport Bus
   Airport buses operated by Damri run from the airport to the city's main destinations.
   There are 19 bus routes to Terminal Blok M, Stasiun Gambir Station, Kampung Rambutan, Mangga Dua, and Thamrin City.
   The fare is 40,000 rupiah one way, about one-fifth that of a cab.
   The service interval is 15 to 30 minutes, and runs from early morning around 5:00 a.m. to around 24:00 p.m.
   The trip is estimated to take 40 to 80 minutes, but significant delays can be expected depending on road conditions.
   There is a bus terminal outside the arrival lobby. Tell the ticket counter where you are going and purchase a ticket.
   
3. Blue Bird Group Company Airport Shuttle
   Blue Bird Group Inc. also operates airport buses.
   Depending on the destination, the buses run from 7:30 a.m. to around 10:50 p.m., and the time required is the same as that of Damri's buses.
   The fare is also 40,000 rupiah one way.
   
4. Travel agency shuttles & hotel shuttles
   For those who come with package tours from various travel agencies, a local meeting place is often set up just outside the arrival lobby after passing through customs, where local tour guides are holding placards and talking to visitors.
5. Airport Rail Link (train)
   It operates between the airport and the Batu Cepel and BNI City stations in the city center.
   The trip to BNI City Station takes about 60 minutes, and the fare is 70,000 rupiah one way.
   The first train from the airport departs at 10:50 AM (to Batu Cepel) and the last train leaves at 23:20 (to BNI City).
   
   
   
6. GRAB
   A "car-dispatch app" service was launched based in Malaysia.
   In March 2018, Uber's Southeast Asian operations were sold to Grab, becoming Southeast Asia's largest vehicle delivery service.
   In Indonesia, a company called Gojek also offers a similar service, making it the two largest car delivery apps in Indonesia.

Access from Denpasar International Airport to the city:

1. airport cab
   Estimated travel times and fees range from 120,000 to 150,000 Indonesian rupiah (IDR) to Kuta and from 200,000 to 200,000 IDR to Nusa Dua (the above information is current as of March 2020).
2. Travel agency shuttles & hotel shuttles
   For those who come with package tours from various travel agencies, a local meeting place is often set up just outside the arrival lobby after passing through customs, where local tour guides are holding placards and talking to visitors.
3. online cab
   Grab, an online cab service, is also very popular in Bali.
   A Grab Taxi lounge has been established in Denpasar Airport.
   In front of the lounge is a dedicated Grab Taxi boarding area, where you can use Grab Taxi in the airport without trouble.
   There is a dedicated staff to assist you in using the service.
   Open from early morning 07:30 to midnight 02:00.
   
   
4. public bus
   
   

Indonesia Travel Guide

local travel agent

Traveloka

An online platform that arranges hotel and transportation reservations on your behalf.
The most notable feature is the airline ticket search. It will search for the lowest price across multiple carriers.
The language is also available in English, so it can be handled without problems for foreign travelers.

Go-Jek.

An application that calls a motorcycle cab to any location.
The usage is almost the same as Uber.
Based on Google location data, riders search for passengers.
The fare is presented before boarding, so there is no need to worry about being ripped off.

HIS

Book Indonesia sightseeing tours and optional tours at low prices.

VELTRA

Beltra is a website and application that provides local tour and activity booking services for travel.
Bertra K.K. is a travel agency under the Travel Agency Law and operates this website and other travel-related services, with headquarters in Yaesu, Chuo-ku, Tokyo.

Bustiket.com

Bustiket.com" specializes in long-distance bus tickets.
Traveloka has a platform for purchasing train tickets, but no buses.

Japan Travel Indonesia

The company offers package tours from Jakarta and local tours in Indonesia.

Indonesia Travel Agency

Cheap overseas airline tickets, overseas tours, business travel, etc.

mybus

Reservations for local optional tours, activities, tickets, etc. to/from Indonesia (Bali and Jakarta).

Bali Tours

Lembongan Island (mangrove & snorkeling) / World Heritage Borobudur Prambanan Day Tour, etc. / Spa & Esthetics, etc.

King of Bali

Bali Travel Specialist has 48 years of experience and trust.

PandaBus

Leave it to Bali Branch for arrangements in Bali! We can arrange anything from very popular local optional tours, car guide transportation, private car arrangements, golf, hotels, and group tours.