Solo or also known as Surakarta is a city in Central Java. Based on the 2010’s statistic, the city is estimated to have a population of 499337 people with an area of 46.01 square kilometres. There are 7 regencies in Solo such as Sragen, Wonogiri, Sukoharjo, Klaten, Boyolalli, and Karanganyar.

Best Time to Fly from Singapore to Solo

The best period to travel from Singapore to Solo is during non-holiday seasons which is from June to September. It is advisable to go during that time because the price of the flight ticket is low. There will be some flights will do a promotion flight ticket fares, and the visitors can get an affordable price for package travel including their stay from travel agencies. Moreover, there are not many people who will travel to Solo since it is not on public holidays or school holidays. Besides that, the visitors can get to the city safely since the weather is good.

Main Airports Available in Singapore and Solo

1. Changi International Airport

The only main airport in Singapore is the Singapore Changi Airport. This airport is situated only 25 minutes away from the city centre. There are hundreds of international and cargo flights make their route to this airport. Besides that, different airlines will be allocated at every four terminals that have provided by the airport. Singapore Changi Airport has received flights from Delta Airlines, Lufthansa, Malindo Air, Cebu Pacific, and many more. The journey to Solo’s main airport will take about 2 hours and 20 minutes. Solo’s main airport is called Adisumarmo International Airport. From the airport, it will take about 43 minutes to the city. This airport has only one terminal that received international flights from Lion Air, Silk Air, and AirAsia. It also serves as an institute for training the cadets of the Indonesian Air Force. The flights for both airports will be delayed if there is bad weather or technical problem.

Climate Pattern in Singapore and Solo

The climate in Singapore is always hot and humid. It has also received rainfall at any time of the year. Singapore has two types of monsoon seasons such as the Northeast Monsoon Season and the Southeast Monsoon Season. In Solo, it has a tropical climate. This city also received a significant amount of rainfall in one whole year. The most popular time to explore around the city is during the dry season from May to September. There is also a monsoon season in March, October, and December. It will be difficult for the visitors to have a tour during that period.

Highlights in Solo

1. Balekambang Park - Balekambang Park was built in 1921 with an area of 9.8 hectares. It has two areas called Partini Tuin and Partinah Bosch. There are also Reptile Park, a Traditional Arts Building, and a café in Balekambang Park. The visitors can see various plants and a few types of animals such as deer, turkey, pigeons in the park.

2. Surakarta Hadiningrat Palace - Surakarta Hadiningrat Palace is a Javanese monarchy that was built by Susuhan Pakubuwono II in 1744. This palace houses collections of palanquins, sculptures, weapons, and royal carriages. The visitors are not allowed to wear shoes when entering this palace. The visitors can see the performance of traditional ceremonies and music during their tour.

3. Jurug Zoo - Jurug Zoo has placed many species of animals such as leopards, tigers, snakes, horses, and many more. The visitors can also see a variety of plants such as spruce, pine, tamarind, and others. This zoo also keeps historical objects and organizes a few cultural events for the visitors.