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Halim Perdanakusuma International Airport

Jakarta, Indonesia

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Jakarta's secondary international gateway with military heritage.

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1952

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Jakarta, Indonesia

Halim Perdanakusuma International Airport (HLP) is a dual-use civil and military airport located in East Jakarta, Indonesia. It serves as a secondary international gateway to the Indonesian capital, complementing the larger Soekarno-Hatta International Airport located in Tangerang. The airport has historically been associated with the Indonesian Air Force (TNI-AU) and has hosted significant state and VIP flights over the decades. Commercial operations were expanded in the 2010s to help relieve congestion at Soekarno-Hatta, with low-cost carriers taking a notable presence. In early 2022, commercial flights were temporarily suspended to allow for runway renovation and expansion work, with operations resuming later that year. The airport continues to handle a mix of scheduled commercial, charter, and military flights.

Terminals

The airport operates a single passenger terminal handling both domestic and limited international commercial flights alongside military facilities.

Getting to & from

The airport is accessible by taxi, ride-hailing services, and private vehicles, with no dedicated rail link directly serving the terminal.

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Batik Air and other Lion Air Group carriers have been among the primary commercial operators based at Halim Perdanakusuma.

Notable facts

›Halim Perdanakusuma is a joint civil-military airport shared with the Indonesian Air Force (TNI-AU).
›Commercial operations were suspended in January 2022 for runway rehabilitation and expansion, resuming later in 2022.
›The airport is named after Halim Perdanakusuma, an Indonesian Air Force hero who died in 1947.
›It is located approximately 10 km southeast of central Jakarta.
›The airport has long served as the primary landing site for Indonesian presidential and state aircraft.

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City & Place Guide

Chaotic, vibrant megacity where old Java meets modern Indonesia.

Jakarta is Indonesia's sprawling capital and commercial heart, home to over 10 million people in the city proper and three times that in its greater metropolitan area. The city blends colonial Dutch architecture, gleaming skyscrapers, bustling street markets, and world-class shopping malls into an intense urban experience unlike anywhere else in Southeast Asia.

Visitors discover a city of contrasts: luxury hotels rise beside kampung neighborhoods, and fine-dining restaurants compete with legendary street-food stalls. While Jakarta is not a traditional tourist destination, its energy, history, and food scene reward curious travelers willing to navigate its complexity.

•Kota Tua (Old Batavia) — Dutch colonial district with museums and cobblestone plazas.
•National Museum — excellent collection of Indonesian artifacts, textiles, and history.
•Istiqlal Mosque — Southeast Asia's largest mosque, open to respectful non-Muslim visitors.
•Monas (National Monument) — iconic tower with panoramic views and underground history museum.
•Ancol Dreamland — sprawling waterfront park and arts market popular with locals.
•SCBD & Sudirman — sleek business district showcasing modern Jakarta's ambition.

Getting around: Jakarta's MRT and LRT lines efficiently connect key corridors and are clean, affordable, and air-conditioned. The TransJakarta bus rapid transit (BRT) network covers the entire city. Avoid driving — traffic congestion is severe. Grab (rideshare) is the easiest and most reliable option for point-to-point travel and is widely used by locals and visitors alike.

Best time: Visit between June and September, during the dry season, to avoid Jakarta's heavy monsoonal rains and frequent flooding.

Local food: Do not leave without trying nasi goreng (fried rice), soto Betawi (rich beef and coconut milk soup), gado-gado (peanut sauce salad), and fresh seafood at the Muara Angke fish market.

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Encyclopaedia

Halim Perdanakusuma International Airport is an international airport serving Jakarta, the capital city of Indonesia. The airport is named after Halim Perdanakusuma (1922–1947), an Indonesian Air Force officer and a recognized national hero of Indonesia. Located in East Jakarta near the border with Bekasi, West Java, the airport lies approximately 12 kilometers from Jakarta’s city center. It serves as the city’s secondary airport, complementing the larger Soekarno–Hatta International Airport in Tangerang. Although designated as an international airport, Halim Perdanakusuma International Airport primarily handles domestic flights, with international flights mostly limited to cargo and non-commercial flights. It functions as a secondary hub for airlines such as Batik Air and Citilink, providing connections to several major Indonesian cities including Surabaya, Denpasar, Padang, and Pekanbaru. In addition, the airport also accommodates charter flights, VIP operations, and other non-commercial aviation services.

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