Flight Destinations
Flights to Indonesia
Places in Indonesia
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Flights to Asia
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Flights to Central America
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Indonesia is the world’s largest archipelagic country consisting of an astounding 17,508 islands! This makes experiencing the whole Indonesia an impossible task so visitors tend to head for just a few select locations.
The two main entry points for visitors flying in to Indonesia are to the capital city, Jakarta, and to Bali. If you’re visiting Indonesia for its beautiful beaches and landscapes, catch a flight to Bali and forget about Jakarta! Bali’s airport is Ngurah Rai at Denpasar (airport code: DPS) and there are a number of airlines with flights from the UK to choose from, each having either one or two connections. Airlines with one stop include Qatar Airways from London Gatwick via Doha, Malaysian Airlines from London Heathrow via Kuala Lumpur, Thai Airways International from Heathrow via Bangkok and Korean Airlines from Heathrow via Seoul. Virgin Atlantic and BA also offer one stop flights.
Flights from the UK to Indonesia’s capital are plentiful too, and all have one connection. Jakarta’s airport is called Soekarno-Hatta (airport code: CGK) and is situated at Tangerang, outside the city. Airlines to choose from include: Emirates, Lufthansa, Qatar Airways, Etihad Airways, KLM, Malaysia Airlines, Singapore Airlines, Thai Airways International, Virgin Atlantic, British Airways and Qantas Airways. Emirates and Qatar Airways have flights out of London Gatwick, flying via Dubai and Doha respectively. The rest all fly out of London Heathrow, apart from KLM who actually offer a flight out of London City airport, via Amsterdam.
The Tourist Attractions of Indonesia
BaliBali is one of the world’s original tropical island destinations and as such it’s been attracting visitors seeking sun, sand and relaxation for many decades. Visitors can therefore benefit from staying in established resorts which have all the amenities they could possibly want, or smaller, more personal resorts for those who are seeking peace and tranquility!
Beautiful beaches are abound here and the volcanic landscapes and mountainous inlands make this island even more appealing. Relax on the beach, day in and day out, or seek some adventure by exploring the many trails.
Jakarta
Jakarta is a useful gateway for flights to Indonesia, but this is probably not the kind of city which you’ll want to spend a great deal of time in. Jakarta is a very large and bustling city and is certainly not on a list of relaxing places to visit. However, if you want to experience some of the culture more indicative of Indonesia, this is a good place to do so. Attractions include a multitude of shopping opportunities, the National Museum and the National Monument which offers great views of the city from its observation platform.
Yogyakarta
Yogyakarta is another of Indonesia’s cities, though visitors will find it’s worth spending more time here if you enjoy history and heritage, being that it’s one of the oldest cities in Indonesia. In addition, Yogyakarta is the gateway to the spectacular temples at Prambanan and Borobudur.
Prambanan and Borobudur
Both of these sites, although from different periods in history, are situated right next to each other and are on the UNESCO World Heritage Sites list.
Borobudur is the larger of the two, spanning an astonishing 3.12 miles (5 km) across and featuring 1500 intricate carvings. The temple dates from the 8th and 9th centuries and is the largest Buddhist monument in the world.
Prambanan was built in the 10th century and consists of a large number of Hindu temples, and although not as impressive, is still worth the visit!