Flight from Dipolog to Jakarta

In the Southeast Asia region, Indonesia can be considered as one of the well-known holiday destinations with many gems to offer to visitors. Jakarta has been well-established as the capital and largest city of the country, being the centre of economy, culture and politics. As the gateway of Indonesia, Jakarta is among the fastest-growing places for tourism in the region.

Best time to fly from Dipolog to Jakarta

Generally, the climate in Jakarta can be said to be tropical all year-round with the average temperature between 26 and 28 degree Celsius, with the wet season being the major defining season in the city. The peak time to visit Jakarta is usually around December to February when the weather is terrific to go out, therefore expect prices to rise around this time. The off-peak season to visit Jakarta, as well as the nearby regions, is usually from March to May which is considering among the wettest months in Jakarta with pretty high precipitation. This will make it less comfortable to go out and perform outdoor activities which are a staple when in Jakarta. Visitors should check the weather reports before going to this town. The good thing is, during this season, you will find better flight tickets and hotel deals.

Main airports available in Dipolog and Jakarta

Dipolog Airport – The Dipolog Airport is a public domestic airport that connects the city of Dipolog with other places in the Philippines. The airport can be found at Barangay Minaog, which is about 15 kilometres away from the city centre of Dipolog. It is one of the busiest airports in its category in the region of Mindanao of the Philippines. Just like a lot of other airports in the Philippines, this airport is operated by Civil Aviation Authority of the Phillippines. It has a runway that is 2,100 meters in length and is made of concrete. Among the airlines that operate in this airport is Cebu Pacific, Philippine Airlines as well as Royhle Airway Charter with destinations to Cebu, Dumaguete and Manila. From the airport, it is easy to go to the city area because there are a handful of types of transportation available in Dipolog Airport that are meant for the visitors.

Soekarno-Hatta International Airport – Soekarno-Hatta International Airport is the main international airport on the island of Java, Indonesia that is meant to connect the metropolitan area of Jakarta as well as other nearby areas with the outside world. Located at Tangerang, Banten and Cengkareng, which is about 20 kilometres northwest from the centre of Jakarta, the airport is owned by the government of Indonesia and operated by the PT Angkasa Pura II. At an elevation of 10 meters above the sea level, the airport has a concrete runway that is 3,660 meters long and two asphalt concrete runways that are 3,000 and 3,600 meters long. It is the hub for Batik Air, Cardig Air, Citilink, Garuda Indonesia, Indonesia AirAsia, Lion Air, Nam Air, Sriwijaya Air and Airasia. Access and transport to the airport are not too hard since the airport is connected to the city via bus, rail and taxi.

Climate pattern in Dipolog and Jakarta

Jakarta, just like the nearby areas within the region, is always under the hot sun for most of the time. The town is said to have a tropical monsoon climate according to the Köppen climate classification which is characterized by the lack of clearly pronounced dry and wet seasons. However, Jakarta is slightly different as its wet season tends to be longer than the dry season. The average temperature is usually about 26.7 degree Celsius and could reach an average high of 30.1 degree Celsius as well as an average low of 23.3 degree Celsius. The precipitation is about 1,816 millimetres annually, which will vary between the months with the wettest months from December to March. If you plan to visit Jakarta, do take into account the climate pattern mentioned above and make sure you book your flight and hotel early during the peak season as both will undoubtedly fill up quickly.

Highlights attractions in Jakarta

• Istiqlal Mosque – Istiqlal Mosque is the national mosque of Indonesia, located in the central part of the city. The mosque is the largest of its kind in the Southeast Asia region and the third largest in terms of capacity. Its design is based on the concept of Divinity, having completed construction in 1978. During its peak time, it could hold up to 200,000 congregants.
• Ragunan Zoo – Found in Pasar Minggu, South Jakarta, Ragunan Zoo is established since 1864 during the time of the Dutch colonization. What is unique about this zoo is that it has its own aviary and primate centre, making up the 3,122 animals hailing from 270 different species that can be found here. This 140 hectares zoo is also set up in a tropical setting that allows ample room to the animals to live as if they are in the wild.
• National Monument – Jakarta is blessed for being the capital, with many attractions that have a close relation to the country's history that could be looked upon much closer by locals and foreign tourists alike. One such attraction is the National Monument that is found in Gambir, Central Jakarta, which is an obelisk monument dedicated to the fight and struggle of the Indonesian people to obtain their independence, which is also meant to be the national monument of the republic.