Monday, February 9, 2009

Airport Soekarno-Hatta Guide to

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Airport Name
Soekarno-Hatta Jakarta International Airport

Airport Location

The airport is located 12 miles northwest of Jakarta.
Terminals : 2
IATA Code : CGK
Telephone : +62 550 5179 or +62 550 5307/8/9

Airport Overview

The largest airport in Indonesia, Soekarno-Hatta International Airport serves Jakarta. The airport, which was designed by renowned architect Paul Andreu, has two terminals that serve 47 international and domestic airlines. A new terminal is being planned to serve low-cost airlines.

Terminal Transfer

A shuttle bus is available between the Domestic and International terminals (Terminal 1 and 2 respectively).

Getting into Town

Taxi: Taxis can be booked at counters in the Arrivals areas of the terminals (journey time to city center: 45 minutes).

Limousine: A limousine service is also available at the airport. Bus: The DAMRI shuttle bus route runs between Rawamangun, Blok M/Kebayoran, Gambir, Bekasi, Depok and Bogor (journey time: 1 hour).

Car Parking

Short-term and overnight parking is available at both terminals; parking lots are a five-minute walk from the terminals. Parking is, however, quite limited.

Information Desks

There are information desks in both terminals. There are also 24-hour tourist information desks (tel: +62 (0)21 550 5179 or 5307/8/9) in Terminal 2 (International Terminal).

Airport Facilities

Money and communications: Terminal 1 has banks, a bureau de change and a post office. Terminal 2 has banks, bureau de change facilities and ATMs, a post box and 24-hour telecommunications services, including fax and telex. Telephones are provided in both terminals; free local dialing is provided in the waiting lounges.

Eating and drinking: There are various food outlets in both terminals.

Shopping: There are numerous shops in Terminal 1. In Terminal 2, there are shops including duty-free, a gift shop, newsagents and bookshop.

Luggage: Baggage storage is located in Terminal 2 (hall D), while lost property offices are located in the Arrivals areas of both terminals. A porter service is available.
Other facilities: There is a medical center in each terminal. Terminal 2 also has a baby care room and prayer rooms.

Airport Hotels

The Aspac Quality Hotel (tel: +62 (0)21 559 0008) is a three-star transit hotel at Terminal 2 and the four-star Sheraton Bandara (tel: +62 (0)21 559 7777) is also situated at the airport; a hotel reservations desk can be found in each terminal. Nearby hotels include the Crowne Plaza Jakarta, Ibis Slipi, Dusit Mangga Dua, Marriot JW Jakarta, Ibis Kemayoran Jaskarta and the Ibis Mangga Dua Jakarta, all situated within 5 miles of the airport. A hotel reservation service is available in both terminals. Some hotels can arrange a shuttle transfer service, which can be organized via hotel representatives in the Arrivals areas of both terminals.

Airport Disabled Facilities

There are toilets and an elevator for disabled passengers. Wheelchairs can also be provided on request; passengers requiring assistance should inform their airline prior to travel.

Airport Conference and Business Facilities

There is a 24-hour telecommunications service available in Departures and Arrivals (D and F) in Terminal 2, including telephones, fax and telex facilities. Four executive lounges are located in the transit lounge, in the Departures area of Terminal 2, as well as a number of airline lounges; a VIP lounge is located in the Departures area of Terminal 1. Several meeting rooms are available to rent at the nearby Sheraton Bandara (tel: +62 (0)21 559 7777).