The Soekarno Hatta International Airport is the main airport servicing the city of Jakarta located in Tangerang, Banten, 12 miles northwest of the city center. There are several options for transportation from the airport to the city including train, bus, taxi and rental cars.

If you have not booked a private transfer through us then you have a few options including taxis, train, buses and rental cars to get you to the city center.

The Soekarno-Hatta Airport Rail Link is the quickest way to connect to the city from the airport. The modern express train connects to the Sudirman Baru railway station (BNI City Station) in downtown central Jakarta in 54 minutes, trains depart every 30 minutes. Trains also connect to the Manggarai Station in South Jakarta. There are 42 trips made daily by the airport train from 3:51 am until 9:51 pm and tickets cost around Rp 3,500. Tickets can be purchased from the vending machines in the station or booked online through the Railink mobile app.

Public bus services with DAMRI provide transportation shuttle bus services from the airport to numerous locations in Jakarta including Gambir train station, which is the closest to Central Jakarta. Buses operate every 15 minutes from 3:00 am until midnight from the airport and the journey takes approximately 70 minutes to reach the city by bus, buses leave from various terminals. Ticket counters can be found outside Terminal 2 building where the bus stops are also found. At Terminal 3 the ticket counters and bus stops are found behind the taxi ranks and in Terminal 1 the bus stop is on the other side of the road by the taxi stop.

Taxis at the airport are inexpensive with ticket counters found on the Arrivals level just past customs and outside the building where the taxi stands are found. The journey to downtown Jakarta takes about an hour and should cost anywhere between Rp 120,000-220,000. At the taxi ranks, passengers are given a receipt and assigned a taxi by a uniformed staff member, reputable taxi operators including Blue Bird, Silver Bird, and Express Taxi.

Gabir and Grab are rideshare taxis that can be ordered through the apps on smartphones for pick up at the airport.

There are several car rental companies found at the airport with rental company desks located inside the terminals.

There are several train stations located in Jakarta, four of the main stations are Gambir, Jakarta Kota, Pasar Senen, and Tanah Abang, they all have a central location. Gambir is the most convenient station in the city and can be reached from the airport, located on the eastern side of Merdeka Square around a 15-minute walk from JI Jaksa. The station at Jakarta Kota is an art deco style building with commuter trains to the greater Jakarta area`s. And Pasar Senen and Tanah Abang mostly service economy trains to the east, west and south regions.

There are taxis, tuk-tuks, ojeks, and minibuses that can be found outside or close by to all the train stations for further transportation options. Some of the stations may be in walking distance to your final destination.

Public transportation in Jakarta is not quite adequate for the size of the massive capital city, leaving the streets jam-packed with traffic during rush hour for several hours in the morning and evenings. There are buses, taxis, ojeks, and minibusses found in the city.

Transjakarta Busway (Bus Rapid Transit system) offers modern, air-conditioned, comfortable buses with 12 operational lines that run all over the city. The buses operate 24 hours along several popular routes hitting major landmarks around the city (corridor 1, 9, 3, 2, 5, 8 and 10), and from 5 am until 11 pm on the rest. A single ticket will cost around Rp3,500 and buses arrive every 30-60 minutes.

The City Tour Jakarta offers double-decker bus tours for free to tourists visiting the capital city. The buses run along a loop road passing some of the main attractions in the city including Museum Nasional, Jakarta Art Theater, City Hall and much more. The buses run daily from 9 am until 7 pm on the hour.

Bajas are Jakarta`s equivalent to a tuk-tuk run around the streets of Jakarta, a tiny two engine trike with a tarpaulin-covered cabin for two! This can be a cramped, yet authentic way to get around with rides costing around Rp5,000, be sure to negotiate your price before taking a ride.

Ojeks, or motorbike taxis are a quick, convenient way to transport passengers around the city. Moto taxis can easily weave their way through the heaving traffic and can be found all over the city, on street corners, outside stations, and major landmarks. A short ride on an ojek will cost between Rp5,000-10,000

GoJek is the rideshare app for ojek riders in the city, simply download the app to your phone, enter your pick up and drop off destination and pay through your phone.

The Jakarta Mass Rapid Transit System (Jakarta MRT) is still under construction, but once completed it will consist of several elevated and underground stations that cover a North-South line and East-West line in the city. The MRT lines will run through most of the city and can take travelers pretty much anywhere with integrated routes, it is the first subway or underground railway in the country. The first phase (Lebak Bulus to Bundaran HI) opened in March of 2019, operating 285 trips a day from 5 am until midnight. The MRT will stretch 67 miles across the city and will comprise of the Red Line (North-South) and the Yellow Line (East-West). Fares start at Rp3,000.

There are commuter trains in the city of Jakarta that connect the city center with outlying areas such as Tangerang, Bekasi, Depok, Bogor, and Serpong. These trains can be extremely cramped during rush hour and tickets cost around Rp2,000, the service operates from 4 am until midnight.

Taxis are the most popular and convenient way to get around the city of Jakarta. Taxis are found outside shopping malls, hotels, popular tourist attractions, and landmarks, they can also be hailed off the street and ordered over the phone. Blue Bird Taxi and Express Taxi are two of the most popular and reputable companies in the city. Taxis are metered and a flag fall is Rp7,500 and goes up Rp400 for every 328 feet after the first mile. Taxis can be ordered online in Jakarta through the Grab app.

The Tanjung Priok is the name of the seaport in Jakarta which is located in the north of the city, it is the busiest port in the country. Cruise ships including Genting Dream Cruises based in Singapore visit Jakarta. The port is set to extend the two-phase `New Tanjung Priok` which should be fully completed in 2023.

Riding a bike in Jakarta is possible in certain, quieter neighborhoods, but on the main roads and streets, it can be quite dangerous with hectic traffic. However, every Sunday morning in the city from 6 am until 11 am between the main streets of JI Sudirman and JI MH Thamrin there are no cars allowed. Car Free Day takes place here every Sunday where cyclists can enjoy a carefree ride.

There are areas of the city that are great for exploring on foot, including the shopping malls and residential areas found in the heart of the city. Jakarta Pusat and Central Jakarta are the locations of some of the cities iconic landmarks such as The National Museum, The Merdeka Palace, The Jakarta Cathedral and much more, this is a great area to walk around and stop in at cafes, restaurants, and shops. Some of the best shopping malls in Jakarta are also found right in the heart of the city and the city center is closed to vehicles every Sunday from 6 am until 11 am so you can roam the city on foot.