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The capital and largest city of Indonesia.

Jakarta.

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Are JKT and CGK the same Indonesian Airport?

Is Jakarta Airport (JKT) the same as Soekarno-Hatta Airport (CGK)? If so, why is the code different? If the two codes means the same thing, why do some airport booking systems use JKT and some others CGK?
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Do reputable taxis in Jakarta accept credit card?

I'll be in Jakarta for a week and I would like to know if reputable taxis like Bluebird taxi accept credit card payment? Is it safe to pay with credit cards? Is there a minimum fare before one can pay with credit card?
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Apartments in Jakarta, Indonesia

I am planning to spend 3-4 months in Jakarta, with my little family (wife and kid) I don't want to stay in a hotel for this long, I heard there are nice apartments with reasonable prices in Jakarta (2 rooms, Toilet and kitchen) for monthly rent. Any…
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Process & recommendations to obtain a prepaid micro-SIM card in Jakarta (Indonesia)?

What are the requirements to obtain a pre-paid micro-SIM in Jakarta, Indonesia (passport, cost, etc)? What are the recommendations for where to obtain a micro-SIM (7-11, cellular company store)?
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What are these long objects in Jakarta?

While browsing Google Maps, I found this Jakarta neighboorhood (coordinates: -6.100917, 106.920639) with strange long shapes between the houses: At first I thought it was floating logs/lumber among floating houses, but the picture below (the best…
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From Bali to Jakarta by bus and ferry how to?

How to get from Bali to Jakarta by bus and ferry?
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Grocery stores open 24 hours a day in Jakarta Selatan

Are there any grocery stores that are open 24 hours a day in South Jakarta (Jakarta Selatan)? Carefour and Lotte Mart close at 22:00. People on vacation sometimes wake up in the middle of the night and want to go and get something to cook or…
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Hours needed for international/domestic transfer in Soekarno–Hatta International Airport

I am arriving in Jakarta on the 21st of July at 15:40. The plan is to fly directly to Yogyakarta, where we plan on doing a couple of tours. I am fully aware that it is the holidays down there and everyone is travelling and everything is crowded (the…
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Transfer from Jakarta Airport Link to MRT?

As I type this, the Jakarta MRT is scheduled to open next week. BNI City (fka Sudirman Baru) station on the Airport Rail Link appears to be quite close (~500m) to the upcoming MRT Dukuh Atas station, and this sounds pretty darn convenient for a…
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Rooftop Bars in Jakarta

Jakarta has many tourist attraction. Mountain, Beach, History and so many place here. But I'm trying to find rooftop bars and lounge but until now is to difficult. Anyone can help me ? For now I just found 5…
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Visa on Arrival in Jakarta

Apparently Indonesia has recently suspended their Visa exemption for short stays. It looks like the only way to get in at the moment is an e-Visa (which requires a local sponsor) or Visa On Arrival, which seems to be difficult and cumbersome. Does…
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I have a transit that will pass by CGK airport on 25 Jan 2021

I am traveling from Cairo, Egypt to Sydney, Australia and I have a layover of 4 hours at CGK airport on 25 Jan 2021. Ideally this shouldn't be a problem, however Garuda Indonesia is stating on its website that transit is not permitted for foreigners…
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Which airport in Jakarta does the flight land from Bintan Island? Is it CGK airport?

I am taking a flight from Bintan Island to Jakarta and departing from Jakarta airport to Taipei on the same day. Does the flight from Bintan island land in CGK and the flight from Jakarta to Taipei also depart from CGK?
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Travelling as unmarried couple in Indonesia

My girlfriend and I are travelling to Jakarta, Yogyakarta and Bali this month and we will share the same room throughout the trip. We are both Chinese citizens. Recently I have seen news reporting that Indonesia is finalising a new criminal code…
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How well does Indonesian public transport run around around the New Year?

I am considering backpacking (train/bus/boat) from Jakarta to Bali during the few days before and after New Year. In some countries that would not be a good idea as trains are fully booked (and most restaurants/attractions are close). How about this…
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