Planning Your Business Trip to Indonesia
1. How to Plan Your Business Trip in Indonesia Surprisingly, organizing a business trip to Indonesia requires more than just booking a flight and hotel. You’ll want to consider the complexities of getting around this vast archipelago, especially as it has more than 17,000 islands! Most visitors fly into Jakarta, the capital, or Bali, the famous tourist hotspot, but many business travelers need to reach other cities as well. According to Indonesia’s Ministry of Tourism and Creative Economy, nearly 10 million visitors were recorded in 2022, with a notable portion traveling for business. (Don’t forget to check visa requirements based on your nationality and intended stay!) For those coming to Indonesia, planning transportation is key. Jakarta and Surabaya, Indonesia's second-largest city, both have extensive airport connections, but local travel within cities can be challenging due to traffic congestion. Did you know that Jakarta ranks as one of the most congested cities in t...