In the West Java province of Indonesia, there is a city called Bandung. A census conducted in 2015 found that Bandung is the fourth populous city in Indonesia after Jakarta, Surabaya and Bekasi. Bandung has 2.5 million inhabitants. Currently, the Greater Bandung area has 8 million inhabitants. It is also the third largest metropolitan area in Indonesia. Bandung is located 768 metres above sea level. Bandung is located 140 km Southeast of Jakarta. Among all of the cities in Indonesia, Bandung has a cooler temperature throughout the year. Bandung city is surrounded by volcanic mountains. Bandung city is divided into 30 districts. Bandung is one of the major and significant of Indonesia's cultural hub. Majority of the people in the West Java province are Sundanese. Thus, Sundanese language is often used as the informal language for communication while Indonesian remain as the official language.

Airports in Bandung

1. Husein Sastranegara International Airport

Husein Sastranegara International Airport is one of the two international airports that serve Bandung City. It is located within the city with only 2.4 km from the Bandung Central Train Station. The Husein Sastranegara International Airport can handle 3.5 million passengers with the area of a 16,000-metre square. This Husein Sastranegara International Airport can handle Airbus A320 series, Boeing 737, Boeing 757 and Boeing 767 aircraft. This Husein Sastranegara International Airport is a hub for Lion Air, Citilink and Indonesia AirAsia.

2. Kertajati International Airport

Kertajati International Airport is also known as Majalengka Airport. It is an airport that serves Bandung City. The Kertajati International Airport is located in the Northeastern West Java, Indonesia. The Kertajati International Airport is the second largest airport in Indonesia after Soekarno-Hatta International Airport. Kertajati International Airport is located in Majalengka Regency. It is 68 km East of Bandung. The Kertajati International Airport is not only serving Bandung, but it also serves Cirebon, part of West Java and Central Java province. The airport began its first operation when the Indonesia Prime Minister's aircraft landed at the airport on 24 May 2018. The airport has a total capacity of 29 million passengers annually. The Kertajati International Airport can handle superjumbo jets such as Airbus A380 and many more. The airport has one runway with 2,500 m long.

How to Get Cheap Flights to Bandung

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When is the Best Time to Fly to Bandung?

The peak and busiest times of Bandung are in January followed by April and May. Hotel prices, as well as flight tickets, will be higher than any other months. However, you can still get great deals if you book a flight or accommodation ticket earlier. The lesser month with travellers is in December. You can get cheap flight tickets and hotels if you are visiting Bandung that month.

According to the climate classification by Koppen, Bandung has a temperature of 31.2 °C during summer while the lowest temperature is 26.3 °C during the fall.

You can come to Bandung to celebrate Hari Raya Eidulfitri with residents in Bandung during the month of Syawal according to the Islamic calendar. You certainly do not want to miss the opportunity to celebrate the festival with the people there.

What are the Top 3 Things to Do in Bandung?

1. Trans Studio Bandung – it is a theme park in Bandung. It is one of the famous theme parks throughout Indonesia. You do not want to miss the opportunity to visit this theme park while you are in Bandung. There are 20 exciting rides and entertainment. The Trans Studio Bandung is divided into three different sections.

2. Tangkuban Perahu – is a stratovolcano that is located 30 km North of the Bandung City. It is an active volcano with three craters and a cavern. The last eruption of this volcano is in 2015.

3. Braga Street – is a small street in the centre of Bandung. You can find many things here easily. There is a wide range of item that here.