Satay smoke over the night markets, a Dutch old town and the first step towards 17,000 islands.
Air China flies from Rome to Jakarta from €472 return, with a stop in Beijing each way. A checked bag is included, and the dates fall in January and February 2027.
✈️ The Deal
- From: Rome Fiumicino, Italy
- To: Jakarta, Indonesia
- Airline: Air China
- Stops: 1 stop in Beijing
- Price: €472 - €474 return
- When: January - February 2027
Example dates:
07/02/2027 - 17/02/2027
14/01/2027 - 26/01/2027
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You leave Rome at 19:50, stop for 2h40 in Beijing and land in Jakarta at 22:30 the next day. The flight home leaves at 00:05, stops for 5h15 in Beijing and lands in Rome at 17:50 the same day. Kayak shows a cabin bag and a checked bag on this fare.
💰 How far does your money go?
An espresso at a bar in Rome costs about €1.20. For not much more, a plate of nasi goreng from a street stall in Jakarta costs around €1.40. A cold Bintang from a minimarket is about €2, less than half the price of a birra at a Trastevere bar, and a TransJakarta bus ride costs €0.20 against €1.50 for a Rome metro ticket. A full Padang meal, with as many dishes as you can fit on the table, rarely passes €5.
☀️ The Weather
January and February are the wettest months of Jakarta's rainy season. Expect highs of 30-31°C, nights around 25°C and high humidity. Heavy downpours are common, often in the afternoon or evening, so plan sightseeing for the morning and keep the afternoons flexible. If you continue to Bali or Lombok, expect rain there too.
🏨 Where to Stay
Central Jakarta for the sights, the south for food and nightlife.
POP! Hotel Kemang · 8.0/10 · From €25/night
A simple, bright budget hotel in Kemang, surrounded by cafés, bars and restaurants.
Artotel Thamrin · 8.6/10 · From €55/night
An art-filled hotel near Sarinah, with a rooftop bar and the Jalan Sabang food street around the corner.
Raffles Jakarta · 9.3/10 · From €230/night
Large suites, an outdoor pool and an art collection in the Kuningan business district.
🎯 What to Do
Jakarta is big and busy, but it rewards those who stay longer than a layover.
Kota Tua: The old Dutch quarter of Batavia, with Fatahillah Square, colonial museums and the Sunda Kelapa harbour.
Street food by night: Satay grills, martabak and nasi goreng carts with a local guide, from Glodok to Jalan Sabang.
National Museum of Indonesia: The best introduction to the history and cultures of the archipelago, next to Merdeka Square.
Thousand Islands: Coral islands, snorkelling and white sand in the Java Sea, by speedboat from Marina Ancol.
🗺️ Where to Go From Here
Jakarta is the gateway to more than 17,000 islands.
Yogyakarta: Java's cultural capital, with Borobudur and Prambanan nearby, about 1 hour by air. Search flights
Bali: Rice terraces, temples and surf beaches, under 2 hours by air. Search flights
Lombok: Bali's quieter neighbour, with the Gili Islands and Mount Rinjani, about 2 hours by air. Search flights
Belitung: White sand beaches between giant granite boulders, under 1 hour by air. Search flights
Bogor: The vast botanical gardens and the presidential palace, about 1 hour south by commuter train.
€472 return from Rome to Jakarta, with a checked bag. A cheap way into Indonesia, and the islands start from here.
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