How to find cheap flights to Indonesia
Leave from Hamad International when booking your flight to Indonesia for the most budget-friendly start to your trip.
Consider touching down at Soekarno-Hatta to get even better value from your fare.
December generally works out to be the cheapest time to visit Indonesia.
You'll find one-way flights there from ر.ق. 1,082. The lowest price for a return ticket is ر.ق. 1,937.
Flexible with your arrival city if it helps you save? Find the cheapest places to fly into by adding your departure airport, then entering 'Indonesia' in the 'To' field.
If you've already decided on your destination city, select 'Add nearby airports.' This lets you compare fares across nearby airports and potentially save money.
Save yourself the daily search for fares by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an instant notification whenever the price drops on your route.
The general recommendation is to book roughly three months before you plan to depart. You're more likely to get the best price on tickets then.
The best time to go to Indonesia
To find the month with the cheapest flights, use the 'Whole month' tool. If you've got some flexibility with your travel dates, search for the green prices on the calendar — they show you the lowest fares available.
January is one of the busiest months to fly. High season means more happening, but it's rarely the cheapest time to go.
The quietest time to travel is December. Book your plane tickets to Indonesia then and take in the attractions at a more relaxed pace.
Choose the season that matches how you like to travel, whether that's hotter, cooler or somewhere in between. April is one of the warmest months in Indonesia, with maximum average temperatures of 29ºC.
Time your visit for sometime around January if you prefer cooler conditions. Expect average lows of 24ºC.
Rain is more frequent in January, while September is generally drier.
Depending on where and when you go, also take into account weather risks like monsoon season and peak flooding times.
Getting to Indonesia
There are plenty of arrival airports to choose from when you book flights to Indonesia, including the following:
Denpasar Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS) in Denpasar
Juanda International Airport (SUB) in Surabaya
Makassar Sultan Hasanuddin International Airport (UPG) in Makassar
The airlines carrying the most traffic into this destination, along with rough monthly flight counts, are:
Air Niugini — 890
Indonesia AirAsia — 870
AirAsia — 620
Many flights to Indonesia pass through major international hubs like Kuala Lumpur, Singapore and Jeddah. Any stops you have will depend on where you're departing from and which airline you fly with.
Places to visit in Indonesia
Denpasar
Located in Bali and with a population of roughly 830,000, this city should be high on your must-do list.
Essential stops include Bali Museum, Puputan Square and ISKCON Bali (Denpasar) Jagannatha Gauranga Mandir.
Denpasar Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS) handles the majority of international flights into Denpasar. You'll find some excellent flight deals to Indonesia landing at this major hub.
When it's time to choose your base, explore the range of hotels in Denpasar.
Surabaya
Find a whole new vibe in this East Java city of around 2.4 million people.
Monkasel (Submarine Monument), Ampel Mosque and Tugu are the perfect introduction to the highlights.
Touch down at Juanda International Airport (SUB) and go straight from arrivals to exploring the sights.
Explore hotels in Surabaya and lock in a stay that matches your plans.
Makassar
Need ideas for more places to visit in Indonesia? This city of about 1.3 million people in South Sulawesi is waiting to be explored.
Tongkonan het Traditionele Houten paalhuis van Toraja, CANDI MATTOANGING and Pantai Tanjung Bunga are well-known attractions to swing by while you're here.
You can fly into the city through its main airport, Makassar Sultan Hasanuddin International Airport (UPG).
From brief visits to extended stays, hotels in Makassar cater to all kinds of travel styles and budgets.
Good to know
Make sure you're across the entry rules well before departure day. Rules can change depending on your passport and reason for travel. Always check with official sources like your airline, the local embassy or your travel agent.
The language most commonly used in Indonesia is Indonesian (Bahasa Indonesia).
The local currency is the Indonesian rupiah (IDR).
ATMs (automatic teller machines) are common across cities of every size, so access is unlikely to be an issue.
You won't be expected to tip in Indonesia. However, paying a little extra is a welcome gesture for good service.
With low Wi-Fi availability, getting online can be a challenge while you're on the road. Download what you need (like offline maps, tickets and bookings) when you do have access.
Indonesia has a population of roughly 290 million. The capital city is Jakarta.
Travelling through this destination often means switching time zones along the way. Depending on where you are, standard local time ranges from UTC+7 to UTC+9.
Indonesia is part of the South-Eastern Asia subregion of Asia.
Independence Day, National Batik Day and National Cultural Week are among the biggest events here. Consider booking your flight to Indonesia around moments like these for a trip that goes beyond the expected.
Complete your trip with hotels and a car hire
A cheap ticket to Indonesia gets you there. The next move is booking your stay. Discover great prices and exclusive rates for hotels in Indonesia. For the freedom to explore at your own pace, also check out the range of car hire options in Indonesia.
