Travel Tips

Soekarno-Hatta International Airport (CGK) is the main international gateway to Jakarta and one of the most important aviation hubs in Indonesia. If this is your first time arriving in Jakarta, the size of the airport, its multiple terminals and its different transportation options can feel confusing at first. The good news is that getting through Jakarta Airport is relatively straightforward once you understand the basics. This guide covers what international visitors need to know about arriving at Soekarno-Hatta Airport, including terminals, immigration, money, SIM cards, transportation and how to get from CGK to central Jakarta. For the wider picture of the city, start with the Jakarta travel guide. ...

As soon as you land at Noi Bai International Airport (HAN), Terminal 2 Hanoi, the first test of the trip is usually not your luggage and not customs either—it is the arrivals immigration hall. Stepping off the jet bridge toward the passport counters, the sight that greets you is often a long, snaking sea of people, especially during the peak hours for international arrivals. The good news: holders of an Indonesian passport do not need a visitor visa for a stay of up to 30 days in Vietnam. The part you need to prepare for: visa-free does not mean a fast lane. At Noi Bai Terminal 2 there is no dedicated ASEAN lane, so you still join the same line as every foreign passport holder—from Western tourists and East Asian travellers on e-visas to large tour groups. ...