VISITING INDONESIA 

This page provides you with information related to Indonesia and its Capital City: Jakarta. If you are to visit Indonesia for the first time, it is advisable to check all your travel needs and arrangements. We will assist you in any ways to make your trip to Jakarta safe and enjoyable. Please do not hesitate to contact us for any information.

Aviotech International will assign a representative to meet you at just outside the aircraft upon your arrival at the Soekarno Hatta International Airport. She will assist you to go through the immigration counter and customs and organize a chauffeur driven limousine to take you to the Hotel of your choice.

Terminal 1 is for domestic non Garuda flights and Terminal 2 is for all Garuda flights and  other international airlines.
 
If you choose to organize your own arrival and your own transport, please use Silver Bird limousine service. They have a service counter at the arrival hall and you can contact the supervisor in charge for necessary arrangement. You can also book your limousine online. The company also provides limousine service by hourly or daily basis.

VISA
All visitors traveling to Indonesia must be in possession of a passport valid for at least six months from the date of arrival and have proof of onward passage. Visas are not required for nationals of some ASEAN countries. Visa can also be obtained upon arrival for some nationalities.  Click here to check the Indonesian embassies and consulates in your country for visa request.

HEALTH
International health certificates for smallpox and cholera are not required, except from travelers arriving from infected areas.

AIRPORT TAX
Airport tax levied on passengers for international travel is Rupiah 100,000,- for travel within Indonesia regional variations occur. Expect to pay an average of about Rp.50,000

TIME
The Indonesian archipelago is spread over three time zones. Jakarta time is GMT plus 7 hours. Click here to check current time in Jakarta.

CURRENCY
The currency in Indonesia is the Rupiah [Rp], which comes from the Sanskrit word for wrought silver, rupya. Indonesian banknotes come in denominations of Rp 100, 500, 1,000, 5,000, 10,000, 20,000, 50,000 and the Rp 100,000 bill.

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Jakarta has several international banks but money can also be changed at hotel cashiers, and authorized money changers. Daily exchange rates are published in newspapers or you can click here to check today's rates. The US dollar is the most readily accepted currency.  Credit cards are acceptable at almost every hotels, restaurants and travel agencies.

ELECTRICITY
Power supply is usually 220 volts/250 cycles in large cities, but 110 volts is still used in some areas. Normal outlets are plugs with two rounded pins. It is advisable to check electricity supplies before using any appliances.

CLOTHING
Dress is normally informal in Indonesia due to the warm, humid climate and clothing of light fabrics are recommended. Traveling in highland areas is noticeably cooler, however, and carrying a light sweater may prove useful. Accepted attire for men is a shirt and long pants. A jacket and tie are required for official calls or for more formal occasions. Long sleeved batik or hand-woven shirts are acceptable for evening functions. For ladies, dresses, blouses, and long pants are appropriate. However, shorts, halters or tank tops are commonly accepted.

OFFICE HOURS
Business offices are usually open either from 8.00 am to 4.00 pm or 9.00 am to 5.00 pm, with a break for lunch between 12.00 noon and 1.00 pm. but on Saturday most business offices are closed. Government office hours are from 8.00 am to 4.00 pm from Monday to Friday.             

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Home-base of Aviotech International Head Office, GMF AeroAsia, Indopelita Aircraft Services

There are numerous hotels with international standard located in Jakarta. Aviotech recommended the following hotels:

SHERATON BANDARA : the closest 5-star hotel to the Airport. Aviotech International engineering office is located within a 3 minutes walking distance from the hotel. A hotel owned shuttle bus is available at no charge. Please contact the Sheraton chalets at the arrival hall. The best place to get away from all the crowds of Jakarta and concentrate on business. 

HOTEL CIPUTRA : is one of the closest hotels to Jakarta's Soekarno-Hatta International Airport, and is the first landmark visible when coming from the International Airport on the toll road. This International Four-Star Hotel is only minutes from the city center, and located directly above one of Jakarta's largest and most comprehensive shopping malls, providing direct access to exclusive shops, restaurants, banks, cinemas, karaoke and entertainment places.

HOTEL GRAND HYATT : Towering 26 stories over the downtown business district of Jakarta, Indonesia, the Grand Hyatt Jakarta is adjacent to Plaza Indonesia, a sophisticated shopping mall that features a plethora of retail shops, designer boutiques and cafes and restaurants.

HOTEL MULIA : Strategically located in the city center and adjacent to the only 18-hole city golf course. Set in the Senayan Green Belt area with unobstructed views of the city skyline. Near all Jakarta's prime commercial offices.

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Home-base of Aviotech International Tech Rep Office, Indonesian Aerospace, NTP / Nusantara Turbine Propulsion. Bandung is the Capital City of West Java Province, 2 hours drive from Jakarta.

HOTEL SHERATON : The Sheraton Bandung Hotel and Towers is located 6 kilometers from the city center on the slopes of Dago area. Surrounded by picturesque mountains and stunning city scenery, the hotel is conveniently located just a few minutes from the main business district.

HYATT REGENCY : An international deluxe hotel in the highland city of Bandung, third largest city of Indonesia. The hotel is an ideal business address for travelers and corporate meetings alike; 20 minutes drive to the airport

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Home-base of Aviotech International Tech Rep Office, Merpati Maintenance Facility [MMF]. PT PAL Indonesia. Surabaya is the Capital City of East Java Province, the 2nd largest city in Indonesia, 2 hours flight from Jakarta. Direct flights from/ to Singapore is available.

SHANGRI-LA : The Shangri-La Hotel Surabaya stands within the prestigious residential community. This property is close to five international golf courses and is located  off the major toll way that leads to the central business and downtown shopping areas [10 - 15 minutes drive]

SHERATON HOTEL and TOWERS : Located next to the Tunjungan Plaza Convention Hall, shopping mall and entertainment complex. Decorated in Indonesian Art Deco style. Sheraton guests can also enjoy discounted prices at many of Surabaya's championship golf courses.