Originally Posted by
RichardAtCT
Hi Folks, an update and a plea for advice!
My flight this evening (EK399) has been canceled. I have been rebooked on the 1745 flight out of Jakarta on Friday (the 1st).
Now I just need to get to Jakarta. I originally book to fly from Surabaya Airport, but am starting to dread the cost and hassle of traveling the whole way there overland. BWX is an option, but I'm worried it gets closed again due to its proximity to DPS. To add a further spanner to the works, DPS has reopened, but who knows how long for?!
It is going to depend on the prevailing winds. I used to travel on the road between Banyuwangi and Surabaya when I went to East Java and it wasn’t the best of roads but I believe it has improved quite a bit. If you fancy a bit of an adventure, I think there is still an option of getting the train from Banyuwangi to Surabaya. Sure someone at your hotel/resort could advise but a lot of people will be in the same boat now.
I would at at least get to Banyuwangi first and probably sooner rather than later. My wife stays in East Java about 2 hours away from Banyuwangi and there is no effects there at present. If you get there first, then you can weigh the options up better.
S