Travel and transport agencies Jakarta

Garuda Indonesia, the national airline, offers extensive connectivity across the country, linking travelers to a variety of domestic destinations. In addition to major cities such as Jakarta, Denpasar and Surabaya, the airline serves locations such as Semarang and Malang (Java), Balikpapan and Pontianak (Kalimantan), Manado (Sulawesi), Ambon (Moluccas), Lampung and Pekanbaru (Sumatra), Sorong (West Papua) and Kupang (Nusa Tenggara Timur). You can check flight availability on its website, which is available in English or Indonesian.

If you're traveling in Indonesia and looking for a reliable cab service, Blue Bird is your best ally. Renowned for its excellence, the service offers comfortable, air-conditioned cars driven by qualified drivers. Available 24 hours a day, you can easily book a ride via the My Bluebird Taxi mobile app. Payment is flexible, accepting both cash and credit cards. You'll find Blue Bird stations at airports, shopping centers and hotels. Tipping is not mandatory, but appreciated.

The airport has three terminals: the first is dedicated to domestic flights, the second to both domestic and international flights, and the third to domestic flights only. Here you'll find currency exchange counters, cabs and stands where you can buy SIM cards. Travelers can also withdraw Indonesian rupiahs via ATMs accepting Visa or MasterCard, and a luggage storage service is available 24 hours a day.

Gojek, often compared to Uber, is a must-have for any traveler to the country's major cities. Once you've downloaded the app and created your account, all you have to do is select the type of transport you want - whether it's a motorcycle or a car for added convenience. Then enter your destination, and you're ready to go! But Gojek doesn't stop there. For the hungry, they deliver food. Need cleaning? They take care of it. Even medical care can be delivered to your door.

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

Post office service. To get there, watches the Bus 12 in the Jl Thamrin.

Wartel (Warung telekommunikasi) is located everywhere in the city. You can also phone and faxing from all major hotels, but then the rates are much higher but it's more professional. To use the Internet, go to any Jakarta shopping center (Mall) and ask where the Internet rental or warnet is located.

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 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.

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.