Sunday, November 8, 2009

AIRPORTS IN INDONESIA

Major airports: Denpasar Airport in Bali (DPS), Soekarno-Hatta Jakarta International Airport (CGK), Borneo – Balikpapan, Hatta Medan - Polonia

Domestic Airports
: Batam, Manado (Sulawesi), Surabaya, Ujung, Padang (Sulawesi), Yogyakarta

Airlines: Government-owned airlines: Garuda Indonesian Airways

Bali, Indonesia - Denpasar Airport (DPS) Ngurah Rai

General Information: The airport is 9 miles (15 km) from Capital city, Denpasar. It is in the southern of Bali and 8 miles (12km) South West of Denpasar. Travel time to Denpasar is about 30 minutes

Airport Tax: International Departure Tax: Rp 50,000, Domestic Airport Departure Tax: Rp11,000
(1 US Dollar is approximately 8,200.00 Indonesian Rupiah)

Transportation: airport taxis and rental cars are available. There are also buses and Bemo, a chartered vehicle with driver which can carry up to 10 people.

Soekarno-Hatta Jakarta International Airport (CGK)

General Information: The International Airport is opened in 1985. It is located 12 miles (20km) northwest of Jakarta. Travel time is about 45 minutes.

Airport Tax: International Departure Tax: Rp 50,000, Domestic Airport Departure Tax: Rp11,000
(1 US Dollar is approximately 8,200.00 Indonesian Rupiah)

Business Facilities at the Airport: 24-hour telephone, fax and Internet services available in Departures and Arrivals of Terminal 2

Transportation: Taxis, rental cars, and shuttle bus are available. Shuttle Bus runs every 30 minutes at about 4000 R a trip. For taxis, road tolls may be added to the fare.

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New airport tax tariffs start March 1

The Jakarta Post , JAKARTA | Fri, 02/20/2009 8:41 AM | Headlines

Government has approved the proposal submitted by the state-owned aviation operator, PT Angkasa Pura II, to increase service tariffs at domestic and international flight terminals.

Transportation Minister Jusman Syafii Djamal said that the implementation of the new tariffs will start next month. New international flight tariffs will start on March 1, and domestic ones on March 15.

"Domestic flight tariffs will only increase by Rp 10,000 on average, but for international flights by up to Rp 50,000," he said in a statement.

Angkasa Pura has also received an approval on the adjustment from the Indonesian Consumers Foundation (YLKI).

Many Indonesian airports have been criticized for their lack of proper and decent facilities and access points. Tariff adjustment is hoped to be followed by more improvements in facilities, such as to provide better public toilets, musholla (prayer rooms) and other facilities and to improve accessibility.

Jakarta's Soekarno-Hatta International Airport's domestic flight tariff has increased to Rp 40,000 (US$3.5) from Rp 30,000, while the international flight tax tariff is up to Rp 150,000 from Rp 100,000.

The domestic flight tariff at Halim Perdanakusuma, the second city aiport, goes up to Rp 30,000 from Rp 25,000 and international flight taxes go to Rp 80,000 from Rp 75,000.

Jakarta's domestic and international tariff increases are the highest compared to other cities, ranging from Rp 5,000 to Rp 10,000 for domestic taxes, and from Rp 5,000 to Rp 50,000 for international taxes.

Aceh's Sultan Iskandarmuda Airport recorded the highest international tariff increase outside Jakarta, rising by Rp 40,000.

Medan's Polonia Airport in North Sumatera, Palembang's SM Badaruddin Airport in South Sumatera, Padang's Minangkabau in West Sumatera, Aceh's Sultan Iskandarmuda in Nanggroe Aceh Darussalam and Bandung's Husein Sastranegara all have domestic flight tariffs increased by Rp 10,000. (hdt)

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Airport Embarkation Tax

Customs Rules

Import regulations::

Free import (by adults only):
1. tobacco products (no limitations for diplomats): 50 cigars or 200 cigarettes or 100 grammes of tobacco;
2. 1 litre of liquor;
3. a reasonable quantity of perfume;
4. personal goods up to a value of USD 250.- per passenger or USD 1,000.- per family.

Additional Information on regulations::

(Video) cameras, portable radio cassette recorder, binoculars and sport equipment may be imported by tourists provided also exported upon departure.

Passengers not entering on a tourist visa have to pay duties for photo and film cameras unless this equipment is registered in their passport by the Indonesian Customs on former occasion. Importation of electronic equipment is not permitted at all. Film pre-recorders, video tapes, video laser disc, records and computer software must be screened by censor board.

Chinese medicines and printings, narcotics, firearms and ammunition, pornography, fresh fruit, cordless telephone are not permitted except for those holding licence.

Prohibited are any commercial or merchandised goods as part of baggage. Infringements will be charged IDR 25,000.- per piece. The use of cardboard boxes as baggage must be dissuaded.

Export regulations::

Free export permitted of 1000 gr. of tobacco or 50 cigars or 200 cigarettes for persons of 21 years and older, less than 2 litres of alcoholic beverages in opened bottles and personal goods up to a value of IDR 1,000,000.-.

Crew members customs regulations::

Same regulations as for passengers apply.

Pets::

Due to rabies outbreak, the import of pets into Indonesia has been suspended until further notice. For further information please refer to the Directorate General of Livestock Service, Directorate of Animal Health, at Gedung C. Lantai 9, Jl. Harsono RM-Ragunan-Jakarta Selatan. Phone: +62-021-7810090, 021-7815783.

Baggage Clearance regulations::

Applicable to the airports "Denpasar Bali Ngurah Rai" (DPS), "Soekarno Hatta Int'l" (CGK) and "Polania" (MES): baggage must be cleared at first airport of entry or first transit.

Exempt: baggage of passengers transiting Indonesia with a destination outside of Indonesia.

Airport Tax is levied on passengers as follows:
a. International flights departing from:
- CGK, DPS, SUB: IDR 150,000.-;
- BTJ: IDR 115,000.-;
- HLP: IDR 80.000.-;
- AMI, AMQ, BIK, BPN, BTH, JOG, MDC, MES, SOC, TIM, UPG: IDR 75,000.-;
- BDO, PDG, PKU, PLM, PNK: IDR 60,000.-;
- KOE, TNJ: IDR 50,000.-;
b. Domestic flights (10% VAT will be added to charge) departing from:
- CGK: IDR 40,000.-
- DPS: IDR 30,000.-;
- all other airports vary from IDR 13,000.- to IDR to 30,000.-.
Place of payment: Airport of departure.
Exempt:
1. Children under 2 years, provided not occupying a seat in the aircraft.
2. Transit passengers in possession of through tickets and continuing their journey the same day (not applicable in Jakarta unless passengers stay within customs area/ transit room).
3. Officials on duty - with a travel order - of the Directorate General of Air Communications.
4. Official guests of the Indonesian government.
5. Crew members.

Fiscal Tax of IDR 2,500,000.- is levied on all passengers of any age travelling abroad.
Place of Payment: Airport of departure.
Exempt:
1. Those (incl. nationals of Indonesia) who live abroad permanently and who have either stayed in Indonesia less than 6 months and/ or have not undertaken any business activities in Indonesia (the latter exemption is valid only once in any 12 months' period).
2. Nationals of Indonesia being air/sea crew and travelling on duty.
3. Diplomatic or consular officials of foreign states and their dependants (provided not conducting business or profession).


Currency rules

Currency Import regulations:

Same regulations as for Export apply. See: Export.

Currency Export regulations:

Local currency (Indonesian Rupiah-IDR): up to IDR 5,000,000.-, must be declared to customs.
For amounts up to IDR 100,000,000.- a form of the Central Bank should be filled out.
Amounts exceeding IDR 100,000,000.- require an approval from the Central Bank or External Affairs. Approval can be obtained from the headquarters of the Central Bank in Jakarta, local branches or Indonesian representatives abroad. Violation will result in heavy fines.

Foreign currencies: amounts exceeding the equivalent of IDR 100,000,000.- (approx. USD 11,000.-) must be declared.


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New airport tax tariffs start March 1, 2009 in Indonesia

Government has approved the proposal submitted by the state-owned aviation operator, PT Angkasa Pura II, to increase service tariffs at domestic and international flight terminals.

Transportation Minister Jusman Syafii Djamal said that the implementation of the new tariffs will start next month. New international flight tariffs will start on March 1, and domestic ones on March 15.

"Domestic flight tariffs will only increase by Rp 10,000 on average, but for international flights by up to Rp 50,000," he said in a statement.

Angkasa Pura has also received an approval on the adjustment from the Indonesian Consumers Foundation (YLKI).

Many Indonesian airports have been criticized for their lack of proper and decent facilities and access points. Tariff adjustment is hoped to be followed by more improvements in facilities, such as to provide better public toilets, musholla (prayer rooms) and other facilities and to improve accessibility.

Jakarta's Soekarno-Hatta International Airport's domestic flight tariff has increased to Rp 40,000 (US$3.5) from Rp 30,000, while the international flight tax tariff is up to Rp 150,000 from Rp 100,000.

The domestic flight tariff at Halim Perdanakusuma, the second city aiport, goes up to Rp 30,000 from Rp 25,000 and international flight taxes go to Rp 80,000 from Rp 75,000.

Jakarta's domestic and international tariff increases are the highest compared to other cities, ranging from Rp 5,000 to Rp 10,000 for domestic taxes, and from Rp 5,000 to Rp 50,000 for international taxes.

Aceh's Sultan Iskandarmuda Airport recorded the highest international tariff increase outside Jakarta, rising by Rp 40,000.

Medan's Polonia Airport in North Sumatera, Palembang's SM Badaruddin Airport in South Sumatera, Padang's Minangkabau in West Sumatera, Aceh's Sultan Iskandarmuda in Nanggroe Aceh Darussalam and Bandung's Husein Sastranegara all have domestic flight tariffs increased by Rp 10,000.


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Thursday, November 5, 2009

Manchester Airport Parking A Hit With Google

Manchester AirportIf you checkout Google Zeitgeist you’ll notice that in the UK Manchester Airport parking comes in at the number 10 most searched phrase in June.

That’s either good, because so many people are using Manchester Airport and are looking for a convenient parking place. Or bad because the same bunch of people are making multiple searches to find the cheapest parking spaces.

Manchester airport car parking ranges in price, for example from under ?5 per day for parking where you’re collected by shuttle bus to get to the airport to just under ?10 per day if you’re using the short stay car park for Terminal 2 if you pre-book. Terminals 1 and 3 offer different prices.

So you can understand when people look elsewhere for parking. And of course there are a multitude of web sites that have sprung up to act as an intermediary between parkee and park keeper. For example this parking portal gives a range of locations to check prices against.

Or you can just do what my brother did – ask your brother to park it on his drive for 2 weeks. Which is great because I get to use it!

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Airport Parking across the UK

Cheapest airport car parking across the UK

Essential Travel can save you money by pre-booking your Airport Parking online. Search online for live availability and prices at 25 major UK airports including Glasgow, Birmingham, Luton, Heathrow and more.

Airport parking Quote: it's simple and secure

Enter your travel dates and airport and we will quickly check availability and prices for you. Any further information on a particular car park can be found by clicking the information button.

Select your car park and enter your personal details. You will be asked for a card payment which will be securely transacted. When payment has been authorised you will receive an immediate online confirmation with your booking reference and full directions to the car park.

On Airport Parking

Although on airport car parks are nearer to the terminal, you would need to find your own parking space. You then make your way to the bus stop for the free transfer to the airport terminal.

Off Airport Parking

At off airport parking you check into reception and the staff will be able to answer any questions you may have. If security is an important issue to you, off airport parking is generally more secure as only members of staff have access to the vehicles.

Why Pre-book your airport parking?

Most airports have two parking rates:

  • Pre-booked, where you book and pay before departure.
  • Or the turn-up rate, where you turn up and pay on the day.

The pre-booking rate can be as much as 60% cheaper than the turn up rate. Also, by pre-booking you can compare prices and check availability before deciding on a car park.


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Most expensive airport parking

Leaving the car when heading on vacation can cost a pretty penny

Image: LAXThe maximum daily rate for parking at Los Angeles International Airport is $30, Forbes reports. The top cost for a week of long-term parking will run more than $200.







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