Beach near Jakarta, Indonesia

Jakarta Travel Guide

Indonesia

Jakarta is Indonesia’s capital and its largest city, with a population of 11,248,839 on the island of Java. It is the country’s main urban centre and a common starting point for trips around Indonesia.

Most visitors arrive through Soekarno-Hatta International Airport (CGK) or Halim Perdanakusuma Airport (HLP). For time by the coast, Pantai Carnaval is 10.7 kilometres from Jakarta, offering a nearby beach option within the city’s wider urban area.

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Local time

11,248,839

Population

7,281 miles away

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Weather in Jakarta

Mon

33°

Tue

35°

Wed

35°

Know before you go

Pays in IDR

Plug type Type C & Type F (UK adapter needed)

Emergency 112

Dial code +62

Tipping: Tipping is not as widespread or expected in Indonesia as it is in some Western countries, but it is becoming more common, especially in tourist areas and for good service.

Best time to visit Jakarta

Jan

30°29

Feb

30°26

Mar

31°29

Apr

32°27

May

32°25

Jun

32°23

Jul

32°15

Aug

33°12

Sep

33°15

Oct

34°19

Nov

32°27

Dec

32°27

Average daily maximums with rainy days per month, from the last three years of weather history.

Beaches near Jakarta

  • Pantai Carnaval

    10.7 km away

  • Pemandian Cilincing

    14.7 km away

Things to do in Jakarta

  1. Museum Nasional Indonesia

    museum

    4.6 km

  2. Monumen Nasional

    monument

    4.5 km

  3. Museum Tekstil

    art museum

    4.7 km

  4. Galeri Nasional Indonesia

    art museum

    3.9 km

  5. Taman Ismail Marzuki

    park

    2.3 km

  6. Museum Perumusan Naskah Proklamasi

    history museum

    2 km

  7. Museum TNI Satriamandala

    history museum

    3.7 km

  8. Museum Sumpah Pemuda

    history museum

    3.1 km

Getting there

Soekarno-Hatta International Airport · 22.8 km

Halim Perdanakusuma Airport · 8 km

Frequently asked Questions

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