You know the rijsttafel from a restaurant in Amsterdam. In Jakarta, the same flavours come off a street cart for a euro or two, in 31°C heat.
Garuda Indonesia is flying non-stop from Amsterdam Schiphol to Jakarta from €724 return. It is the only direct flight between the Netherlands and Indonesia, and the cheapest dates fall in November and early December 2026.
✈️ The deal
- From: Amsterdam, Netherlands
- To: Jakarta, Indonesia
- Airline: Garuda Indonesia
- Stops: Non-stop
- Price: €724–€761 return
- When: November–December 2026
Example dates:
09/11/2026 - 23/11/2026
14/11/2026 - 30/11/2026
16/11/2026 - 30/11/2026
21/11/2026 - 30/11/2026
23/11/2026 - 07/12/2026
28/11/2026 - 10/12/2026
Baggage allowance varies by fare, so check what is included before you book.
💰 How far does your money go?
A plate of nasi goreng from a street stall costs around €1.40, less than a kroket from the wall at FEBO. A cold Bintang from a minimarket is about €2, and a TransJakarta bus ride costs €0.20 against more than €3 for a single GVB tram ticket. A full Padang meal, with as many dishes as you can fit on the table, rarely passes €5.
☀️ The weather
November and December are part of Jakarta's rainy season. Expect highs of 31 to 32°C, nights around 25°C and high humidity. Most days start dry and sunny, with a heavy downpour in the afternoon or evening that usually passes within a couple of hours. Plan sightseeing for the morning and keep the afternoons flexible.
🏨 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.
Istiqlal Mosque. The largest mosque in Southeast Asia, directly opposite Jakarta Cathedral. Free guided tours run daily.
Jalan Sabang after dark. A street of satay grills, nasi goreng carts and martabak stalls in the heart of the city.
M Bloc Space. A former printing works in Blok M turned into a hub of live music, small bars and local brands.
Taman Mini Indonesia Indah. A park with traditional houses from every Indonesian province, the quickest way to see the size of the country.
🗺️ Where to go from here
Jakarta is the gateway to more than 17,000 islands.
Bogor. The vast botanical gardens and the presidential palace, about an hour south by commuter train.
Yogyakarta. Java's cultural capital, with Borobudur and Prambanan nearby, around one hour by domestic flight. Search flights
Belitung. White sand beaches between giant granite boulders, under an hour by plane. Search flights
Lombok. Bali's quieter neighbour, with the Gili Islands and Mount Rinjani, about two hours by plane. Search flights
Bali. Rice terraces, temples and surf beaches, under two hours by plane. Search flights
The only non-stop from the Netherlands to Indonesia, from €724 return. November dates at this price tend to fill up fast.
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