Cheap flights to Jayapura

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Reasons To Visit Jayapura

Located on the island of New Guinea in Indonesia, Jayapura is an interesting city offering a range of historical and cultural attractions alongside many natural opportunities with its beaches and beautiful wilderness. There are a variety of World War II attractions in and around the area such as the General Macarthur Memorial and the artillery positions on Hamadi Beach, so sightseers will have plenty to put on their itinerary. One of the most popular natural attractions in the area is Lake Sentani, a scenic lake encircled by mountains and home to a variety of restaurants, spas and hotels. Around the lake there is also a vibrant festival held each June where you can expect local dances and traditions as well as delicious culinary treats.

Arriving In Jayapura

Sentani International Airport is located around 25 km away from the center of Jayapura and primarily handles domestic flights from around Indonesia. If you are looking to travel from the UAE to Jayapura you won’t find any direct flights available. However, it is possible to make the journey with only a single stopover as the airport has connections around Indonesia.

At Sentani International Airport you will find all of the essential amenities and facilities you would expect, although the options are not as exhaustive as other major airports. Alongside, a couple of cafés and eateries where you can enjoy a bite to eat, there are a few convenience shops on site where you can pick up any last-minute travel basics. Once your flight has arrived at the airport, getting into the center of Jayapura is easiest by taxi, but there are shared minibus services available for those on a tight budget.

Jayapura Travel Information

Where to stay: Ratings and booking information for the best hotels in Jayapura for every budget

As a UAE national traveling to Indonesia, you are entitled to enter the country visa free for a period of up to 30 days. In Jayapura you can expect quite a lot of rainfall no matter what time of year you visit, although the heaviest period of rainfall is from November until April. Temperatures in the region remain relatively consistent over the course of each year with daily means of around 27 degrees. The currency you will need during your visit to Indonesia is the Indonesian rupiah, while Jayapura is five hours ahead of the UAE.

* This information is correct as of March 2018

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