Satay smoke on every corner, colonial Batavia and the gateway to 17,000 islands.
Air China flies from Rome Fiumicino to Jakarta from €485 return, with one stop in Beijing. A checked bag and meals are included, and the dates fall in November 2026.
✈️ The Deal
- From: Rome, Italy
- To: Jakarta, Indonesia
- Airline: Air China
- Stops: 1 stop (Beijing)
- Price: €485–€549 return
- When: November 2026
Example dates:
16/11/2026 - 26/11/2026
09/11/2026 - 20/11/2026
12/11/2026 - 25/11/2026
09/11/2026 - 26/11/2026
The stop in Beijing is about 2h40 on the way out and about 5 hours on the way back. Checked baggage is included in the fare.
💰 How far does your money go?
An espresso at a Roman bar costs €1.20, but a plate of carbonara in Trastevere is now €14 or more. In Jakarta, a plate of nasi goreng from a street cart costs about €1.50, ten sticks of chicken satay around €2 and an iced tea €0.50. A ride across the city with a Grab motorbike costs €1-2.
☀️ The Weather
November is the start of the rainy season in Jakarta. Expect highs of 32°C, nights around 25°C and heavy afternoon downpours, usually short. Mornings are the best time for sightseeing.
🏨 Where to Stay
Central Jakarta, from street-food streets to five-star suites.
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 chaotic, but it rewards the curious.
Istiqlal Mosque and Jakarta Cathedral: Southeast Asia's largest mosque and a neo-Gothic cathedral, facing each other across the street.
Thousand Islands day trip: Speedboats from the north coast to white-sand islands and coral reefs.
Jalan Sabang at night: Jakarta's most famous street-food street, with satay, martabak and fried rice.
Museum MACAN: Indonesia's leading modern and contemporary art museum, in West Jakarta.
🗺️ Where to Go From Here
Jakarta is the gateway to the rest of Indonesia.
Bandung: Volcanoes, tea plantations and cooler air, about 45 minutes by high-speed train.
Yogyakarta: Borobudur and Prambanan temples, about 1h10 by air. Search flights
Bali: Beaches, rice terraces and temples, about 1h50 by air. Search flights
Labuan Bajo: Komodo dragons and some of the best diving in the world, about 2 hours by air. Search flights
€485 return from Rome to Indonesia, with a checked bag included. Your first step into 17,000 islands.
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