The city is the capital of West Java province in Indonesia and it is Indonesia’s 4th populous city with a population of over 2.5 million people. Bandung also consists of its very own metropolitan area, the Greater Bandung or in Indonesian language, Bandung Raya. The city is also nicknamed but the Dutch with the name “Paris van Java” as back in the old days, Bandung used to resemble like Paris and European during the colonial days. Bandung is very well known amongst its tourists for being a place with splendid natural attractions and its foods.

Airports in Bandung, Indonesia:

1. Kertajati International Airport (KJT)

KJT is also known as the Majalengka Airport and it is located in the northeastern of West Java, about roughly 2 hours away by car. With Soekarno-Hatta International Airport being the largest airport in Indonesia, Kertajati International Airport is ranked in the second place. KJT began operating on 24th May 2018 with a 2.5 km long runway. This airport is bound to serve as Indonesia’s second international airport and to cushion the air traffic at Soekarno-Hatta International Airport.

2. Husein Sastranegara International Airport (BDO)

This airport is situated just within the metropolitan area of Bandung, about 16 minutes away via car and it is the hub for Lion Air, Citilink and AirAsia Indonesia. BDO was built the Dutch settlers back in the colonial days and was named as Andir Airfield and it may provide for a total to 3.5 million passengers with its combined concourses of domestic and international terminals. The airport was named after Husein Sastranegara, an Indonesian aviation hero that was born in West Java.

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When is the Best Time to Fly to Bandung?

Bandung bears a climate of tropical monsoon where the weather there can either be hot or wet throughout the year. Despite this fact, its pleasant weather made its visitors and inhabitants forget about it. The hot season lasts from June to September and the wet season is from October to March. The peak season to visit Bandung would be along June to September where the weather is welcoming. The off-peak season would be during the wet season where some heavy downpours may cause road blockage or even flood.

The average temperature in Bandung is between above 11ͦC and below 35ͦC and the city has never faced a large variation in temperature throughout the year. The temperature in Bandung is not as hot as other states in Indonesia as the city is fairly warm. Located at a higher altitude, Bandung possesses a temperature that is minimally cooler compared to any other states in the country with an average temperature of 24ͦC.

Bandung’s other name, Kota Kembang, was given due to the vast amount of growing flowers and trees there. The city is known for being rich for its Sudanese culture and it conducts various annual events unceasingly. The Festive of Bandung Lautan Api is held yearly every 23rd March to commemorate Bandung’s 1946 Sea of Fire moments where deliberate burning was done to destroy anything that might be useful to the enemy during the Indonesian National Revolution. There will be parades and carnivals joined by more than 7000 participants.

What are the Top 3 Things to Do in Bandung?

There are plenty of beautiful places to visit in Bandung.

1. White Crater -White Crater is known to the locals as Kawah Putih and it is only 50 km away from central Bandung. It is a type of a lake that is formed in a volcanic crater and it has been relatively stable with no records of any activity since the year 1600. Being the major crowd puller, visitors will surely be astounded by the view there despite the strong smell of sulfur. This place one of the main places of attractions in Bandung and any trip to Bandung are surely incomplete without visiting Kawah Putih. Most tourists would prefer staying for overnight camping along with the hot springs of the lake.

2. Tangkuban Perahu -The name means “the upturned boat” due to the shape of an upside down boat and this place is sited 30 km away from the city of Bandung. It is a popular place of interest among those that fancy hiking or mountain bike riding. Visitors are allowed to either hike or ride to the crater's edge to enjoy the hot water springs and boiling mud views or even boil an egg there. The stratovolcano last erupted back in 2013, but the number of visitors after the incident occurrence had been growing since.

3. Trans Studio Bandung -Trans Studio Bandung is a theme park in Bandung. It is one of the famous theme park throughout Indonesia. You definitely 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.