Cheap Flights from Melbourne to Jakarta from AU$ 291

Famous for its natural beauty and landscape, Jakarta is the capital of Indonesia situated on the north-eastern coast of Java – the most populous island in the world.

Jakarta metropolitan termed as Jabodetabek (which consist of the acronyms of Jakarta, Bogor, Depok, Tangerang, and Bekasi). Jakarta itself is predicted to become the world’s second-largest megacity by 2030. With its extensive business and industrial potential along with a high standard of lifestyle, no wonder that the city is known as the second-largest urban metropolis in the world.

Tip: October to May is the wet time in Jakarta. December June to September covers the drier season. Though the entire year exhibit more or less rainy weather, yet the rainfall peaks during January and February. Therefore schedule your plan accordingly.

Getting to Jakarta

Flight from Melbourne to Jakarta lands on Soekarno – Hatta International Airport, familiar as Jakarta International Airport (JKT), the eighth busiest airport in entire Asia. The passenger terminals provide numerous facilities, and the airport is conveniently connected to the heart of the city by rail, bus, and taxicabs.

For a direct flight to Jakarta check the flights offered by Qantas, Garuda Indonesia, and Scoot. Various non-stop flights like the Delta Airlines and American Airlines to Charlotte and Atlanta. To avail a cheap flight from Melbourne to Jakarta, find the flights provided by Jetstar Lions or Singapore among the rest.

Tip: JKT was the first airport in Jakarta, which got closed in 1985 and later replaced by Soekarno-Hatta Airport (CGK). So don’t get confused by the different code of the airport (CGK) from the destination code of Jakarta (JKT).

Tourist spots in the city

Enjoy the theme park in Taman Impian Jaya Ancol and Taman Suropati. For a brief history of the city visit the National Museum. National Monument in the Central Jakarta city pays homage to the independence of Indonesia. Get mesmerised by the sight of the sunrise from Marunda Spot Hunting.

Stop by the art museum at Wayang Museum. Istiqlal Mosque and Jakarta Cathedral are the other grand attractions of the city with its focus on religious harmony. Marunda Beach is one of the favourite spots of the visitors. The Bird Park enchants the watchers with various exotic birds.

The city will spoil the tourists with its extravagant shops and fascinating boutiques. Stop by Pasar Baru market Glodok Chinatown for affordable shopping, or pamper yourself with the select items at Pasar Seni Ancol.

Tip: Bargaining is the key when you get down at the street shopping of Jakarta!

The best areas for accommodation

Experience the luxury country lifestyle at the resorts in Taman Impian, Jaya Ancol or the heart of the city. Shoppers and pub-hoppers may find favourable accommodation near Pasar.

Tip: The luxurious hotels may sound a bit over the top, but they provide all kinds of facilities to enrich your overall experience of Jakarta.

Melbourne to Jakarta flights are quite a handful and frequent, so schedule your search to obtain the most excellent deals for your travel time. If you seek to travel on a budget, merge your Melbourne-Jakarta flight booking along with discount hotel bookings.

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