Soekarno-Hatta International Airport (SHIA) ranks 16th busiest airport on the globe. Located on the west side of Jakarta and positioned on the Java Island; it is the main local aerial focal point and the most frequent entrance point to Indonesia. The amenities for passengers include bistros, cafés, diversified shopping areas with three terminals and further plans of expansion takes account of the building of a fourth terminal structure and renovation of the existing three. SHIA aims to satisfy its passengers at fullest.
Airport facilities
The options available to the passengers getting off the airport are shuttle buses which carry people to the city hub on an hourly basis. These ferries also carry people within and around Jakarta. The taxis roving around cost approximately Rp 30,000 to carry to the city which does not include road tolls. The taxis are available at the official taxi booths.
Soekarno-Hatta Airport offers easy access to the shops, cafes, restaurants, reservation of hotels within the premises. The Airport has around 2,000 parking bays, which are effortlessly accessible through the terminal.
Numerous Jakarta hotels facilitate its customers with free pick/drop service from the Airport, which is more readily available than a taxi. Private transports are also on hand at the airport and offer a diversified range of vehicles ranging from Mercedes to Toyota Vios (air-conditioned). Other availability for visitors is the bus service which operates till midnight from the Jakarta Airport. This service is considered reliable and comfortable. It is best suited to the ones who value money over time.
On the other hand, Airport transfers offer visitors rented cars which provide door to door service to its clients. Airport transfers also offer the option of stopover at:
- Puncak
- Bogor
- Cirebon
The clients are also provided with a choice of economy, which can accommodate 7 persons, or jumbo vehicle suitable for 15 members to choose from.
Preference towards rental cars
Car rentals offer freedom and independence to the visitors, which may make their visit memorable. The main attractions including Taman Mini Indonesia Indah, Sundah Kelapa (Old Port), Ragunan Zoo and Ancol Dreamland complex positioned in Jakarta bay, Dunia Fantasi (Theme Park) will be no more a curiosity. Jakarta also serves as one of the best shopping places in the world. The shopping experience can be made flawless by owning a rented car which provides you similar satisfaction as your own transport.