Jogja, as Yogyakarta is affectionately known, is often called the soul of Indonesia. Jogja is located in the heartland of Java, the most populous of the 18,000 islands that comprise the Indonesian archipelago that straddles the Indian and Pacific oceans. Set at the foot of Mt. Merapi and surrounded by ancient Buddhist and Hindu temples, Jogja is rich with cultural heritage.
Jogja is the capital of the Yogyakarta Special Region and the only Indonesian province governed by a monarch, the Sultan Hamengku Buwono X, due to its central role in the Indonesian War of Independence. The Sultan’s Palace in the city center is an open living museum with daily performances of traditional Javanese theater, dance, and music. Neighborhoods blend classical architecture with modern life, where visitors can explore leafy winding alleys and witness local artists crafting batik textiles, Wayang puppets, silver jewelry, and gamelan musical instruments. Shoppers delight among the many vendors along Malioboro street.
Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) is the oldest university in Indonesia and one of the largest in Southeast Asia. Established in 1949, UGM is a national public university with 18 faculties, 27 research centers, and over 200-degree programs for more than 56,000 students. Famous alumni include the current Sultan and President Joko Widodo, various national government ministers and provincial governors, as well as notable scientists, authors, and poets.
Your Arrival in Yogyakarta:
Following your arrival in Adisutjipto International Airport Yogyakarta, you are expected to reach your accommodation in Yogyakarta, Indonesia.
We apology that we couldn’t afford you with shuttle transportation, therefore you should catch airport taxi or calling for online transportation (Go-Car from Gojek/Grab Ride).
For conventional taxi, you should walk or ride a free-charge golf cart/buggy provided by airport to Terminal A/Domestic Terminal (International flight will arrive at Terminal B) and find Rajawali Taxi counter (next to Roti O Stall). This taxi is the safest provider since you must pay in advance and the driver will not ask you for additional charges. However, you are welcome to tip them for any excellent service. Indonesia has no tipping standard.
For online taxi (Grab/Gojek), you are required to walk from the departure terminal to in front of Yogyakarta’s Immigration Office as the official picking up point for online transport. Please find the new parking lot exit (image below) first and turn left. Your driver would wait for you there. Please kindly check their name and vehicle number before you go.
*1st picture
1st pictures: Adisutjipto International Airport New Parking Exit Gate
2nd pictures: Yogyakarta’s Immigration Office.
Online taxi (both car and bike) will wait for you directly in
front of the building. It is an official city regulation to do so.
*Detail: (Click here)
- How to Register GOJEK account:
- Download the GOJEK app via Google or Apple App Store on your mobile device to create your account.
- After the app installed, open it and click REGISTER to create an account.
- Fill in your full name, Email, and phone number.
- Click CONTINUE. You will receive verification code via SMS to your registered phone number.
- Enter the verification code and you successfully created your GOJEK account.
How to Create Grab account:
- Download the Grab app via Google or Apple App Store on your mobile device to create your account.
- After the app installed, open it and enter your mobile number.
- Grab will send you 6-digit code to your mobile number.
- Enter the 6-digit code.
- Fill in your full name and email address.
- Click next and you successfully created your Grab account.
How to Use GOJEK App
- GO-RIDE (Trip Using Motorcycle):
- Log in to your GOJEK account.
- Choose GO-RIDE for trip using motorcycle.
- Select your destination – Enter your pickup and drop-off destination.
- See your cost up front and book a ride when you’re ready.
- Get ready as the nearest driver-partner makes their way to you.
- Pay in app – GOJEK accepts payments via cash (after you arrive in destination) and GO-PAY.
- The driver will make a notification that you both arrive and after that you can rate the driver based on their service to you. Then you can close your app safely now.
- GO-CAR (Trip Using a Car):
- Log in to your GOJEK account.
- Choose GO-CAR for trip using a car.
- Select your destination – Enter your pickup and drop-off destination.
- See your cost up front and book a ride when you’re ready.
- Get ready as the nearest driver-partner makes their way to you.
- Pay in app – GOJEK accepts payments via cash (after you arrive in destination) and GO-PAY.
- The driver will make a notification that you both arrive and after that you can rate the driver based on their service to you. Then you can close your app safely now.
How to Use GRAB App
- Grab Car:
- Log in to your Grab account.
- Choose Car for trip using a car.
- Select your destination – Enter your pickup and drop-off destination.
- See your cost up front and book GrabCar when you’re ready.
- Get ready as the nearest driver-partner makes their way to you.
- Pay in app – Grab accepts payments via cash (after you arrive in destination) and via OVO.
- The driver will make a notification that you both arrive and after that you can rate the driver based on their service to you. Then you can close your app safely now.
- Grab Bike:
- Log in to your Grab account.
- Choose Bike for trip using a bike / motorcycle.
- Select your destination – Enter your pickup and drop-off destination.
- See your cost up front and book GrabBike when you’re ready.
- Get ready as the nearest driver-partner makes their way to you.
- Pay in app – GOJEK accepts payments via cash (after you arrive in destination) and via OVO.
- The driver will make a notification that you both arrive and after that you can rate the driver based on their service to you. Then you can close your app safely now.
How to Trip Using Public Transportation TRANS JOGJA
- Go to the nearest Halte TRANS JOGJA.
- Buy a single trip ticket for the price Rp3.500.
- Tell to the officer where you’d go (destination) and he/she will tell you the bus number that takes you to the nearest halte of your destination. You can also read the route below:
TAXI
There are plenty of conventional taxi telephone numbers in Yogyakarta. The following below are some conventional taxi telephone numbers that can be contacted if you want to order a taxi:
- Bluebird – (0274) 641 1234
- Sadewa Taxi – (0274) 434 343
- JAS Taxi – (0274) 373 737
- Pandawa Taxi – (0274) 370 000 or 447 231
- Arga Surya Alam Perkasa – (0274) 544 832
- Armada Taxi – (0274) 517 248
- Centris Raya Taxi Transportasi – (0274) 711 1111, 436 2221
- Indra Kelana Taxi – (0274) 565 565
- Pandawa Taxi – (0274) 370 000, 447 231
- Pataga Taxi – (0274) 384 384
- Rajawali Taxi – (0274) 487 676
- Setia Kawan Taxi – (0274) 412 000, 711 7333
How to get to Yogyakarta/UGM
From Jakarta, Indonesia
By Flight
All Indonesian commercial airlines use Soekarno-Hatta International Airport (SHIA / “CGK”) in Cengkareng, Jakarta, as their hub. There are many daily flights from Jakarta to Yogyakarta. Flight from Jakarta to Yogyakarta approximately takes 45-55 minutes. These following airlines fly from Jakarta to Yogyakarta daily: Garuda Indonesia, Lion Air, Indonesia Air Asia, Sriwijaya Air, Batik Air, and Citilink. You can also reach Yogyakarta from Halim Perdana Kusuma airport (HLP) in East Jakarta. Airlines that operate in this route are Citilink, Garuda Indonesia, and indonesia Air Asia airlines.
The cost varies from US$ 40-90 per passenger (one way) for all airlines except for Garuda Indonesia, which would be considerably more expensive for they provide full service on board. Garuda Indonesia will charge you around US$ 50-140 per passenger for one way. However, of course ticket price depends on where and when you buy the ticket. The easiest way to buy Indonesian airline tickets is by online booking, mobile application, or by contacting your nearest travel agents.
Adi Sucipto International Airport (JOG) is the name of the airport in Yogyakarta. After you reach Yogyakarta by air, you can either take taxi or bus to your specific destination. It may take 20 minutes by taxi from Adi Sucipto to Universitas Gadjah Mada and cost around IDR 80,000 (US$ 6-7).
By Rail
Trains to Yogyakarta from Jakarta depart from Gambir Train Station in Central Jakarta. Getting to Yogyakarta by train is much cheaper but it will take approximately 8 to 12 hours on the road. The train is usually divided into two classes, executive and business. The first one has facilities like air conditioning and more comfortable seats. The trains Taksaka, Gajayana, Bima, and Argo Dwipangga go to Yogyakarta twice daily, once in the morning and later in the evening. The cost for the executive class ranges from IDR 250,000 to IDR 550,000 for one way (for further information please visit http://kereta-api.com). You can purchase train ticket directly in station or using mobile application such as KAI-Access, traveloka, pegi pegi, etc. Get off in Tugu Station and you’ll find taxis which will be ready to bring you to your accommodation or to Universitas Gadjah Mada.
If you are planning to take train after landing in Soekarno Hatta International airport, you can take DAMRI Shuttle Bus to Gambir Station which cost IDR 40,000 or around $3-4. The bus comes every 30 minutes You can buy the shuttle bus ticket in the counter across Arrival Terminal in Terminal 1, 2, or 3 or you can buy directly to officer in the bus. Wait in the waiting room outside the counter and they will inform you when the bus coming.
By Road
The cheapest way to travel from Jakarta to Yogyakarta is by bus, and it can be a viable alternative as you can buy tickets without booking beforehand. Intercity buses usually depart from four main bus stations in Jakarta; Pulogadung Bus Station (East Jakarta), Kampung Rambutan Bus Station (East Jakarta) and Kalideres (West Jakarta). For safety reasons, it is not recommended that you catch a bus outside these stations.
There are three types of class services for Inter-City bus; Executive, Business and Economy. The services and fare provided by these three classes are similar to the ones in trains. Ticket price may vary, but usually it costs around Rp 180,000 and could be more expensive in the peak season.
From Bali, Indonesia
By Flight & Road
If you plan to visit Bali before Yogyakarta, you may fly to Yogyakarta directly from Ngurah Rai Airport. The cost varies from US$ 40 up to US$ 120 for one way flight. Many local airlines offer flights to Yogyakarta from Bali such as Lion Air, Indonesia Air Asia, and Garuda Indonesia one flight daily. Bali is 543 km away from Yogyakarta. Beside plane, you also may choose traveling overland by bus.
From Malaysia (Kuala Lumpur) & Singapore
From Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, is well known as one of Asia’s most important hub for low fare airlines if you arrive from Australia, Europe or other parts of Asia such as China and India. There are also many flights to the Indonesian Archipelago from Kuala Lumpur. You may choose between full service airline or low cost carrier.
1. Malaysia Airlines
There are three to four round-trip weekly flights from Kuala Lumpur to Yogyakarta. Malaysia Airlines would be a good preference if you wish for a full service airline. For information on seat availability and ticket prices please visit http://www.malaysiaairlines.com/ .
2. Air Asia
Air Asia would be a cheaper alternative depending on the time of booking. Being a member of Air Asia’s Red Alert would give an advantage for information on discounts. Registration for membership is free. There are daily round-trip flights from Kuala Lumpur to Yogyakarta. For further information please check on http://www.airasia.com/ .
From Singapore
If you arrive at Changi International Airport in Singapore, Air Asia offers one daily flight departing to Yogyakarta in the evening. Other airlines do not offer direct flights to Yogyakarta and therefore must transit in Jakarta. For further information, please visit the official websites of Lion Air, Garuda Indonesia and Air Asia.
Visa Requirement
International participant of “21 st Biennial International Conference of International Consortium for Social Development” must apply for Indonesia Visit Visa to attend the conference in Indonesia. There are two types of Indonesia Visit Visa that can be used to enter Indonesia depends on origin country of participant.
A. Visit Visa on Arrival
Participant from 68 selected countries can apply for Visit Visa on Arrival as arriving in airport in Indonesia by showing: 1) Passport with validity of 6 months, 2) return ticket, and 3) pay USD35 to immigration officer. Visit Visa on Arrival Country List:
| Algeria
Andorra Argentina Armenia Australia Austria Bahrain Belarus Belgium Brazil Bulgaria Canada China Croatia Cyprus Czech Republic Denmark Egypt Estonia Fiji Finland France |
Germany
Greece Hungary Iceland India Ireland Italy Japan Republic of Korea (South Korea) Kuwait Latvia Libya Liechtenstein Lithuania Luxembourg Maldives Malta Mexico Monaco Netherlands New Zealand |
Norway
Oman Panama Papua New Guinea Poland Portugal Qatar Romania Russia Saudi Arabia Seychelles Slovakia Slovenia South Africa Spain Suriname Sweden Switzerland Taiwan Territory Timor Leste |
Tunisia
Turkey United Arab Emirates United Kingdom United States of America |
B. Visit Visa
Participant from nationality excluded from Visit Visa on Arrival Countries List, must apply for Indonesia Visit Visa in Republic of Indonesia Embassy or Consulate. Required documents are: 1) Application Letter, 2) Copy of Passport with validity of 6 months, 3) Copy of Bank Accounts, and 4) Return/Through Ticket.
C. Should you need official letter of invitation, we can provide it for you under two condition: 1) have registered and 2) paid the registration fee. Please understand that such letters do not cover any fees or financial support.
D. For detailed information about Indonesia Visit Visa, please visit Indonesia Immigration Website: http://www.imigrasi.go.id/index.php/en/public-services/visit-visa#general-info
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