Jakarta International Airport (CGK)
Location
The airport is situated 12 miles (20km) northwest of Jakarta.
Getting to the city
Shuttle buses run hourly to the city centre and various other destinations in and around Jakarta until about 11pm. The bus that terminates at Gambir Station passes through the city centre. Taxis are metered and will be more expensive as a single traveller, but about the same price if passengers are sharing with three or four people. Visitors should note that road tolls may be added to the fare.
Time
Local time is GMT +7.
Car rental
Avis, Hertz and Europcar are represented at the airport, along with a number of local car rental companies.
Airport Taxis
Official taxi booths are located in the arrival terminal, where a host of unofficial taxi drivers also vie for business with varying prices. Depending on traffic, the 12-mile (20km) trip to the city centre will take between 30 and 45 minutes, but can be as long as an hour and a half if traffic is bad.
Transfer between terminals
A free bus connects the terminals.
Facilities
Facilities are limited but the airport is clean and the staff are friendly and efficient. There are shops, banks, bars and restaurants, and tourist information and hotel reservations at the airport. There are facilities for disabled travellers; passengers with special needs are advised to inform their airline in advance.
Parking
There are more than 2,000 parking bays at the airport, all within easy access of the terminals. Short and long stays available.
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