Indonesia

Ngurah Rai Airport (DPS)

Location

The airport is situated eight miles (13km) southwest of Denpasar and one and a half miles (2.5km) south of Kuta.

Getting to the city

Buses leave regularly for Denpasar city centre and the main holiday resorts, including Kuta. Metered taxis are available and passengers should insist that the driver uses a meter, even if he claims it is broken.

Time

GMT +8.

Car rental

Avis, Budget, Europcar, Hertz and Sixt operate from the airport.

Airport Taxis

The official taxi counter is located outside the Arrivals hall. Fares are paid in advance, then a receipt is given to the driver.

Facilities

There are shops, restaurants, banks and a bureau de change at the airport. Other facilities include a post office, pharmacy, duty-free, tourist information and hotel reservation kiosks. The airport has facilities for disabled travellers; those with special needs are advised to inform their airline in advance.

Parking

Short and long-term parking is available in a parking lot in front of the terminal building.

Website www.baliairport.com

The terminals are within easy walking distance of each other.

Soekarno-Hatta Jakarta International Airport (CGK)

Location

The airport is situated 12 miles (20km) northwest of Jakarta.

Getting to the city

Shuttle buses run hourly to the city centre and various other destinations in and around Jakarta until about 11pm. The bus that terminates at Gambir Station passes through the city centre. Taxis are metered and will be more expensive as a single traveller, but about the same price if you are sharing with three or four people; note that road tolls may be added to the fare.

Time

Local time is GMT +7.

Car rental

Avis, Hertz and Europcar are represented at the airport, along with a number of local car rental companies.

Airport Taxis

Official taxi booths are located in the arrival terminal, where a host of unofficial taxi drivers also vie for business with varying prices. Depending on traffic, the 12-mile (20km) trip to the city centre will take between 30 and 45 minutes, but can be as long as an hour and a half if traffic is bad.

Facilities

Facilities are limited but the airport is clean and the staff are friendly and efficient. There are shops, banks, bars and restaurants, and tourist information and hotel reservations at the airport. There are facilities for disabled travellers; passengers with special needs are advised to inform their airline in advance.

Parking

There are more than 2,000 parking bays at the airport, all within easy access of the terminals. Short and long stays available.

Website www.soekarnohatta-airport.co.id/en/home

A free bus connects the terminals.