Means of transport Indonesia

National flights (towards Medan, in particular) and international (Kuala Lumpur, Singapore, Bangkok).

Saudia, Saudi Arabia's proud national airline, is firmly committed to modernizing and opening up to tourism, offering tourists flights at attractive fares. The journey from Paris Charles de Gaulle Terminal 1 to Jakarta International Airport, with a stopover in Jeddah, takes a total of around 20 hours (around 6 hours for Paris-Djeddah and 10 hours for Jeddah-Jakarta). For a one-way flight, the cost is around €600. With the return flight, you're looking at around €1,500.

The Turkish airline offers flights from several French cities, including Paris, Bordeaux, Marseille, Lyon, Toulouse, Nice and Strasbourg, to Jakarta, with a stopover in Istanbul. The flight from France to Istanbul is estimated to take around 3 hours, while the journey from Istanbul to Jakarta should take around 12 hours. Seats are not renowned for their comfort, and service levels leave much to be desired. However, Istanbul airport offers some very good restaurants and interesting stores.

Inaugurated in 1929 but built in the 1870s during the Dutch colonial era, Jakarta Kota station is located in the heart of the historic district. As the country's oldest station, it elegantly blends neoclassical and Art Deco architectural styles. Hundreds of thousands of passengers pass through here every day, making it an essential hub for suburban travel to cities such as Bogor, Depok, Tangerang and Bekasi, as well as for certain intercity connections. Restaurants, ticket offices and stores inside.

This company provides connections between Rantepao and Makassar in around 8 hours.

The night buses offer notable comfort, with seats that can be reclined and feet raised. Sleeper class is the most comfortable.

From Makassar: without air conditioning, departures at 8 a.m. and 8 p.m.; with air conditioning, departures at 10 a.m., 1 p.m. and 10 p.m.

Departure from Rantepao: without air conditioning, departures at 7:30 am, 6 pm and 7 pm; with air conditioning, departures at 9 am, 1 pm, 8:30 pm and 9 pm.

You can go directly to the port to buy your tickets the same day (a good hour in advance anyway...) or the day before. The ferry leaves every day at 8am for Sape on Sumbawa. It will take you 8 hours to reach your destination.

From Sumba, at the port of Pelabuhan Waekelo, ferry departures are on Tuesdays and Fridays. However, we advise you to check timetables and any changes a few days in advance... Many things can change for incomprehensible reasons...

This application, similar to Gojek, lets you book a driver, order food and much more. Once your request has been validated, you'll be given information such as the expected waiting time, the fare and the provider's details, such as the driver's name and the vehicle model. You can pay in cash or by credit card. Tip: download and familiarize yourself with the app as soon as you arrive, to make getting around easier. The ideal tool for seamless navigation in the Indonesian metropolis.

Blue Bird Taxi is THE cab company in Bali and Lombok. Founded in 1965, it is reliable and affordable. Count on Rp 150,000 for a trip between Bangsal (the port opposite the Gili Islands) and Senggigi, and Rp 200/250,000 to Mataram. Drivers are generally friendly and helpful, and for a fee (usually Rp 100/200,000) they can also wait for you for a few hours on site during your visit, so you don't have to look for another cab. It's also possible to leave the meter running.

Lion Air, founded in Indonesia in 1999, is a low-cost airline headquartered in Jakarta. Operating mainly Boeing 737s, it has expanded rapidly, offering affordable flights in Southeast Asia. Its routes include destinations in Indonesia, Malaysia and Singapore. Domestic destinations served include Denpasar (Bali), Jakarta, Yogyakarta and Surabaya (Java), Makassar and Manado (Sulawesi), Padang and Medan (Sumatra) and Balikpapan (Kalimantan).

Qatar Airways operates flights between Paris-Charles de Gaulle and Jakarta's Soekarno Hatta International Airport, with a stopover at Doha's Hamad International Airport. The airline also offers flights to Bali-Denpasar. Often recognized as a world leader in the airline industry, it is regularly praised for its outstanding service and, although its fares can often be higher, the exceptional quality of service it offers is generally considered to be worth the expense.

Pelni, Indonesia's national shipping company, provides essential connections between the islands of the archipelago. Pelni's diverse fleet serves key destinations such as Java (Jakarta, Surabaya), Sumatra (Medan, Palembang), Sulawesi (Makassar, Manado), Bali, Lombok and many others. Offering long-distance travel, Pelni links major ports, providing essential connectivity for passenger travel and freight transport. Various cabin classes, from economy to more luxurious cabins.

PT Kereta Api Indonesia (KAI), the national railway company, operates an extensive rail network in Indonesia. On the island of Java, the network connects cities such as Jakarta, Bandung, Surabaya and Yogyakarta. Sumatra is served by rail lines reaching cities such as Medan and Palembang. Although Bali does not have its own rail network, it is possible to travel by train to Java and then to Bali by other means. Kalimantan has its own rail network, and Sulawesi is linked by train to Ujung Pandang and Manado.

RedBus, an online bus ticket booking platform, enables users to search, compare and book tickets for journeys across the country. It offers extensive coverage to destinations such as Jakarta, Bandung, Surabaya, Yogyakarta, Medan, Palembang, Denpasar, Makassar and Manado, with routes varying according to established partnerships. Travelers can find options across Java, Sumatra, Bali, Sulawesi, and neighboring islands. What's more, the app can be accessed via smartphone.