Jakarta is the capital city of Indonesia as well as the largest metropolitan of the country. It is located on the northwest parts of the island of Java, and it is the centre of cultural mix, politics, education, finance and many more. As of the year 2014, the city inhabits around ten million people and rapidly growing. Jakarta is one of the world's alpha cities and is the centre of administration of the country, making it an important municipal for the diplomacy of Indonesia. However, in August 2019, President Joko Widodo announced that the centre for administration of the country would be moved to East Kalimantan in the island of Borneo and the request is still pending for parliamentary approval.
The best time to visit Jakarta is during the dry months between June and September, where rainfall is only occasional and light. In addition, the city will witness clearer skies and temperate weather, perfect for travelling around.
Soekarno-Hatta International Airport - This is the main airport located in Tangerang, Banten. Ranked as the 18th busiest airport in the world, it serves about 63 million passengers annually to the regions of Jakarta. The airport’s railway link is also connected to the terminal and the central city of Jakarta. It is also a gateway to many international routes along with many other domestic routes. The airport is ranked 7th as the most connected airport in the world, making it the first mega-hub airport in the Asia-Pacific region in terms of passenger traffic.
Jakarta goes through a tropical monsoon climate with rainfalls often occurring throughout the year. June to September will experience slightly drier days. Its rainy season will be at its peak in January and February with occasional storms. It is advisable that you do not travel within this period of time and choose to travel during its dry season instead.
Jakarta is the capital city of Indonesia as well as the largest metropolitan of the country. It is located on the northwest parts of the island of Java, and it is the centre of cultural mix, politics, education, finance and many more. As of the year 2014, the city inhabits around ten million people and rapidly growing. Jakarta is one of the world's alpha cities and is the centre of administration of the country, making it an important municipal for the diplomacy of Indonesia. However, in August 2019, President Joko Widodo announced that the centre for administration of the country would be moved to East Kalimantan in the island of Borneo and the request is still pending for parliamentary approval.
The best time to visit Jakarta is during the dry months between June and September, where rainfall is only occasional and light. In addition, the city will witness clearer skies and temperate weather, perfect for travelling around.
Soekarno-Hatta International Airport - This is the main airport located in Tangerang, Banten. Ranked as the 18th busiest airport in the world, it serves about 63 million passengers annually to the regions of Jakarta. The airport’s railway link is also connected to the terminal and the central city of Jakarta. It is also a gateway to many international routes along with many other domestic routes. The airport is ranked 7th as the most connected airport in the world, making it the first mega-hub airport in the Asia-Pacific region in terms of passenger traffic.
Jakarta goes through a tropical monsoon climate with rainfalls often occurring throughout the year. June to September will experience slightly drier days. Its rainy season will be at its peak in January and February with occasional storms. It is advisable that you do not travel within this period of time and choose to travel during its dry season instead.