Jakarta (CGK) - the ultimate Q&A thread
Nov 2, 2024 | 3:17 am
#1186
Join Date: May 2019
Posts: 215
Hi all,
Flying from Jakarta with ET in biz.
Had a look at the Star Alliance lounge website and it seems to show that the lounges at CGK are only for Turkish, Thai and Singapore passengers.
Does anyone know which lounge ET passengers can use?
Flying from Jakarta with ET in biz.
Had a look at the Star Alliance lounge website and it seems to show that the lounges at CGK are only for Turkish, Thai and Singapore passengers.
Does anyone know which lounge ET passengers can use?
Nov 2, 2024 | 5:14 pm
#1187
Join Date: Sep 2005
Programs: AC MM E50 , Former SPG, now Marriott LT Plat
Posts: 6,686
used by Star Alliance as well as Priority Pass. I'm sure ET will give you a lounge invitation card when you check in.
Nov 5, 2024 | 10:19 am
#1188
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: SFO or OAK
Programs: AA 1MM GLD, Hertz #1 Gold, bunch of other programs w/no status
Posts: 1,721
We are planning some domestic travel in Indonesia (first time there) and will likely need to overnight at CGK before taking another flight the next morning. Looking at Batik Air CGK-LBJ. How crazy are check-in (we will be checking bags) and security lines at CGK? Is it worth paying extra for Batik's business so we can possibly get expedited check-in/security?
Nov 6, 2024 | 1:36 am
#1189
Join Date: Jul 2017
Location: CGK, BDO, MXP
Programs: QR Silver, TK Elite, EY Bronze
Posts: 526
We are planning some domestic travel in Indonesia (first time there) and will likely need to overnight at CGK before taking another flight the next morning. Looking at Batik Air CGK-LBJ. How crazy are check-in (we will be checking bags) and security lines at CGK? Is it worth paying extra for Batik's business so we can possibly get expedited check-in/security?
Nov 16, 2024 | 10:15 pm
#1191
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Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: HH Diamond, Marriott, IHG, Hyatt something
Posts: 34,456
Depending when your flights are, Id try for a nice hotel. Taxis arent that expensive. If you have a 10 hour or more layover, thats what Id choose. Ive stayed at two, near airport hotels, and even when they were $20-25, they were only good for a short 6-7 hour layover.
Nov 19, 2024 | 4:24 am
#1192
Join Date: Jan 2023
Location: CGK/SGN
Programs: SIA KF (* Alliance) Gold; VNA Lotusmiles Platinum (STE+); Marriott Platinum, LTG; IHG Platinum
Posts: 556
Spotted this immigraton desk/baggage screening between Gates 7 and 8 of T3 Int'l. Everyone I saw using it was entering from our side which seems to defy logic. Anybody know what's going on here? Going the other way, is this where airside transit passengers enter T3 int'l and is the immigration desk there to check their docs (again) on the way in?
Nov 22, 2024 | 3:02 am
#1193
Join Date: Oct 2024
Posts: 188
Spotted this immigraton desk/baggage screening between Gates 7 and 8 of T3 Int'l. Everyone I saw using it was entering from our side which seems to defy logic. Anybody know what's going on here? Going the other way, is this where airside transit passengers enter T3 int'l and is the immigration desk there to check their docs (again) on the way in?
T2
Anyway, I've divagated from the thread subject.
The next time I visit Indonesia it will probably be on that GA flight Tokyo Narita - Manado, so I probably won't even both with VOA.
Just hope that random flight lasts.
Nov 24, 2024 | 8:16 am
#1194
Join Date: Nov 2014
Location: Springfield, MA
Programs: HH Diamond, IHG Diamond, Marriott Platinum, Hyatt Discoverist
Posts: 476
Getting rupees
I had a,horrible time getting rupees in Indonesia last trip. I am going to be in a remote part of Indonesia this time (Raja Ampat.) Is it possible to get about $1500 in rupees in Jakarta at the airport or should I order them from my bank?
Nov 24, 2024 | 6:30 pm
#1195
Join Date: Sep 2005
Programs: AC MM E50 , Former SPG, now Marriott LT Plat
Posts: 6,686
You can get them at the airport. It's not the best rate, but usually not a rip-off as some airports are.
You will probably lose about 2% compared to better exchange rates in town.
You will probably lose about 2% compared to better exchange rates in town.
Nov 25, 2024 | 4:02 am
#1196
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Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: HH Diamond, Marriott, IHG, Hyatt something
Posts: 34,456
Rupees are from India. Rupiah is the currency of Indonesia. There are usually currency kiosks at the Jakarta airport. Ive only used the ones when exiting customs, and gotten ok rates, if you have brand new, perfect $100 bills. Latest version, no older currency. No folds, no cuts or marking on them. Count your money carefully at the counter.
Nov 25, 2024 | 4:33 am
#1197
Join Date: Nov 2014
Location: Springfield, MA
Programs: HH Diamond, IHG Diamond, Marriott Platinum, Hyatt Discoverist
Posts: 476
That's what I meant, rupiah. Sorry. It was a very long day. I only remember the awfulness of being trapped in a foreign country with no phone and no money and no credit cards that worked.
Nov 25, 2024 | 6:29 am
#1199
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Most ATMs also severely limit the amount of cash they will dispense. Most have a 20 bill limit, which would be 1 juta ($65 approx) if it has 50k bills or double that if it has 100k notes.
