Indonesia travel guide
Before you go to Indonesia
- Currency
- IDR Rp
- Emergency number
- 112 / 110
- Plug type
- C, F
- Tap water
- bottled_only
- Tipping
- optional · round-up customary
- Bargaining
- Common
- eSIM
- Available
- Card networks
- Visa, Mastercard
- ATM fees
- Rp 25,000-50,000 per withdrawal
Cities in Indonesia
- Jakarta The political and economic capital of Indonesia and one of the world's largest megacities by urban population. Jakarta is a high-energy…
- Bali The Island of Gods — a paradise of terraced rice paddies, spiritual temples, pristine beaches, and a perfect blend of culture and tourism.
- Yogyakarta Cultural Heart of Java — a charming city of ancient temples, traditional batik, university energy, and gateways to Borobudur and Prambanan.
- Bandung The creative capital of West Java, sitting at 768 m elevation in a volcanic basin that keeps temperatures a refreshing 5–7°C cooler than…
- Surabaya Indonesia's second-largest city and the industrial and maritime powerhouse of East Java. Surabaya's vast Tanjung Perak seaport handles a…
- Labuan Bajo Gateway town to Komodo National Park on the western tip of Flores — harbour, LBJ airport, dive operators and hillside sunset bars; the base…
- Malang Malang is East Java's second-largest city, perched at 450–800m altitude in a volcanic highland basin. Known for its Dutch colonial…
- Ubud Cultural Heart of Bali — an artistic village of rice terraces, temple complexes, traditional crafts, and spiritual retreats.
- Medan The largest city in Sumatra and the multicultural gateway to the island's north. Medan is where Batak, Minangkabau, Javanese, Chinese, and…
- Denpasar Bali's Capital City — a bustling urban center with markets, museums, and as the entry point to Bali tourism.
- Makassar The largest city in eastern Indonesia and the maritime gateway linking Java and Bali to Sulawesi, Maluku, and Papua. Makassar's Bugis…
- Manado Gateway to Wallacea — capital of North Sulawesi, known for world-class diving, colorful marine life, and friendly locals.
- Palembang Historic capital of the Srivijaya Empire — a riverside city on the Musi known for the iconic Ampera Bridge, songket textiles, and pempek…
- Lombok West Nusa Tenggara's main island — known for the Gili Islands, turquoise waters, pristine beaches, Mount Rinjani treks, and a more…
- Semarang The capital of Central Java and a historic port city where Chinese, Javanese, and Dutch layers of history are unusually well-preserved. The…
- Banjarmasin The City of Rivers — a sprawling city known for floating markets, riverside dwellings, and as a gateway to Borneo interior.
- South Tangerang The most affluent planned satellite city in the Jabodetabek corridor, built around the landmark BSD City (Bumi Serpong Damai) township —…
- Bekasi Indonesia's second-most populous municipality and the eastern anchor of the Jabodetabek megacity. Once a satellite suburb, Bekasi has grown…
- Tangerang The western gateway of greater Jakarta and home to Soekarno-Hatta International Airport — Indonesia's busiest air hub, handling over 60…
- Depok A university city and residential satellite directly south of Jakarta, anchored by the sprawling red-brick campus of Universitas Indonesia…
- Flores Island of Wonder in East Nusa Tenggara — gateway to the Komodo dragons via Labuan Bajo, with the tri-coloured Kelimutu crater lakes,…
- Padang West Sumatra's Port City — known for culinary traditions, beach resorts, and as a gateway to Mentawai surfing islands.
- Pekanbaru Sumatra's Oil City — a modern city known for oil industry heritage, mosques, and gateway to Riau island attractions.
- Jambi Gateway to Sumatra Eco-Tourism — a riverine city known for wildlife sanctuaries, national parks, and river adventures.
- Raja Ampat Remote archipelago off West Papua with the planet's richest coral-reef biodiversity and karst-island seascapes.
- Bintan Resort island in the Riau Archipelago, famed for white-sand beaches and luxury resorts a ferry-hop from Singapore.
- Sorong Port city and gateway to Raja Ampat, West Papua. Domine Eduard Osok Airport (SOQ) is the main flight hub for Raja Ampat, with a short…