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Airports:
Soekarno-Hatta
International Airport
Cengkareng, Jakarta
Tel (021) 550-1764
Airlines:
Air
Canada: : Tel (021) 371479 or (021)
376237
Air India: : Tel (021) 325470 or (021)
325534
British Airways: : Tel (021) 578-2460
British Caledonian: : Tel (021) 322849
or (021) 333423
Canadian Airlines: : Tel (021) 336521
or (021) 336573
China Airlines: : Tel (021) 570-6088
Cathay Pacific: : Tel (021) 380-6664
Delta Airlines: : Tel (021) 322008
Garuda Indonesia: : Tel (021) 588707
or (021) 588708 or (021) 588797
Japan Airlines: : Tel (021) 582758
Philippine Airlines: : Tel (021)
370108
Qantas: : (021)327707 or (021) 326707
Singapore Airlines: Tel (021) 584011
Swissair: Tel (021) 373608
Trans World Airlines: Tel (021) 337874
United Airlines: Tel (021) 361707
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Air
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The
only airline operating jet aircraft on domestic routes is Garuda.
It has several flights daily from Jakarta to such destinations as
Bali, Medan, Ujung Pandang, Manado and Yogyakarta. There are also
shuttle flights to Surabaya and Semarang daily.
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Becak
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becak (pronounced baychahk) is a tricycle pedaled
by a man who normally sits behind the passenger.
Becaks seat between one andtwo people and are
found in the cities and towns in Java. Becaks have
been used for over 40 years but are slowly
disappearing as motor transport takes over. Be
sure to bargain with the driver before beginning
your journey.
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Cars
and Motorcycles
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There
are a number of car rental agencies in Jakarta.
Driving is on the left side of the road.
Chauffeur-driven cars are also available, with
different rates for in-town and out-of-town use.
Motorcycles are also available for rent. An ojek
is a motorbike hired with a driver. Ojeks can be
hired by the hour or day or for individual trips.
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Buses
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is an extensive bus network in Java. Buses are
very useful where there is no rail service. The
roads are being improved, and more modern buses
are being introduced.
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Ships
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Ships
and shipping are very important in Indonesia since
the country is an island nation. Water travel is the
best way to explore the islands of Indonesia. The
state-owned PELNI is the biggest shipline, with
services almost everywhere. There are regular
schedules; the main base is at Jakarta.
PELNI Ticket Sales (Head Office)
Jalan Gajah Madah 14
Jakarta 10130
Tel (021) 343307 or (021) 361635 or (021) 344342
Fax: (021)3810341 or (021) 345605
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Trains
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Train
services are only available throughout Java and
part of Sumatra around Padang, West Sumatra, Medan
in North Sumatra, South Sumatra and Lampung. The
most comfortable trains are the air-conditioned
"Bima" (sleeper) and "Mutiara"
trains. Both these trains travel at night.
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