Major city · Indonesia
Nusantara
Visit only if you secure a tourist slot (300/day) and have a day: 4‑6 h total, including registration and a short electric‑bus tour.
Nusantara is Indonesia's future political capital, still under construction. Visitor access is limited to 300 people per day (09:00‑17:00) and requires registration via the IKNOW app. Most sights are in a construction zone; a half‑day visit covers registration, a brief electric‑bus tour, and a quick look at the central park and ceremony plaza.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- IDR
- Best months
- May–Oct (dry season in Kalimantan)
- avoid Nov–Apr (rainy season, road access harder)
- Airports
- BPN · AAP
- Nights
- 1
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- Southeast Asia ↗Drug trafficking can carry the death penalty in Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Vietnam, Laos, Thailand, Brunei and Myanmar; never carry a bag or parcel for anyone.
- Southeast Asia ↗Carry a passport valid for at least six months from entry with two blank pages; airlines refuse boarding on less.
- Indonesia ↗Buy the visa on arrival or e-visa only on the official Immigration portal; lookalike sites charge extra.
- Indonesia ↗Complete the All Indonesia digital arrival and customs form before landing; it is free.
- Indonesia ↗Foreign visitors to Bali pay a one-off tourist levy; keep the payment proof on your phone.
- Indonesia ↗Riding a motorbike needs a valid licence that covers motorbikes (an international permit alongside your own) and a helmet; check your insurance covers it.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Nusantara112 ▾
Tap a number to call from your phone. These are the numbers listed in this guide; a row marked check has not been verified.
EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Nusantara, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Rupiah (Rp) in small notes for warungs, parking, offerings and drivers; large cards are common in tourist restaurants but not everywhere.Indonesia-wide
- SIM or eSIMcheckTelkomsel, XL and Indosat sell tourist SIMs at airports; foreign phones must be IMEI-registered if staying over 90 days — check.Indonesia-wide
- Tap waterNot drinkable from the tap; refill stations common in Bali.Indonesia-wide
- TippingRestaurants: Often 10% service + tax on the bill; nothing more needed.Indonesia-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets C/F. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Indonesia-wide
- SafetyLow crime in the visitor zone, but construction sites are unsafe; stay on guided tours and follow local instructions.
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- RestroomsWestern in hotels and cafés; squat toilets with a water scoop elsewhere; paper in the bin.Indonesia-wide
- Emergency numbers112 General · 110 police · 118 ambulance (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysBali shuts completely for Nyepi; government offices close Friday midday for prayer; Lebaran slows the country for two weeks.Indonesia-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportBPN Balikpapan International Airport (Nearest major airport, ~23 km (14 mi) by road).BPN Balikpapan International Airport (Nearest major airport, ~14 mi (23 km) by road).
- Getting aroundRoad: 3‑hour drive from Balikpapan or Samarinda; electric‑bus tours operate within the visitor quota hours.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee at a local caféRp 15,000–25,000
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Taxi (first 2 km (1.2 mi))Taxi (first 1.2 mi (2 km))Rp 30,000–45,000
- Budget bedSwissôtel Nusantara, a night, per roomRp1,800,000
- Mid-range bedSwissôtel Nusantara, a night, per roomRp2,200,000
- High-end bedSwissôtel Nusantara, a night, per roomRp3,000,000
A day, not counting the bed: Budget Rp50,000 · Mid Rp80,000 · High Rp150,000
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- BPN Balikpapan International Airport (Nearest major airport, ~23 km (14 mi) by road) · AAP Samarinda Airport (Smaller, ~70 km (43 mi) away)BPN Balikpapan International Airport (Nearest major airport, ~14 mi (23 km) by road) · AAP Samarinda Airport (Smaller, ~43 mi (70 km) away)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Feb
Avoid
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Mar
Avoid
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Apr
Avoid
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
May
Best
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Jun
Best
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Jul
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Aug
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Sep
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Oct
Best
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Nov
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Dec
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Best: May–Oct. Avoid: Nov–Apr. Month by month →
Warmest Feb (33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)), coolest Jul (22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C) low), wettest May (14 rain days), driest Nov (10). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Nusantara: next 7 days
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Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
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Mar
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May
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Jun
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
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Jul
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
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Aug
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
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Sep
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
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Oct
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
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Nov
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
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Dec
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
11 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Road: 3‑hour drive from Balikpapan or Samarinda; electric‑bus tours operate within the visitor quota hours. No public tram yet; personal vehicle recommended for approach.
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Balikpapan
goDoor to door: ≈1 h round‑trip
Drive 23 km (14 mi) via Balsam highway, about 45 minDrive 14 mi (23 km) via Balsam highway, about 45 min
Airport city with hotels, restaurants and a beach
Samarinda
cautionDoor to door: ≈4 h round‑trip
Drive ~70 km (43 mi), about 2 hDrive ~43 mi (70 km), about 2 h
Longer travel, limited public transport
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Hotel Qubika IKN
First hotel, container‑based, 206 rooms
Swissôtel Nusantara
First international brand, 191 rooms, from Rp 1,800,000 per night
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- Rp 50,000–80,000 excl. bed
- Mid
- Rp 80,000–150,000 excl. bed
- High
- Rp 150,000+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Hotel Qubika IKN (container hotel)2 × 3 nights × Rp1,500,000 | Rp9,000,000 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 3 days × Rp80,000 | Rp480,000 |
| Trip total≈ Rp1,580,000 per person per day, bed included | Rp9,480,000≈ US$600 |
206 rooms, basic amenities
2026 estimate; flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee at a local café | Rp 15,000–25,000 |
| Bottle of water (500 ml) | Rp 5,000–8,000 |
| Taxi (first 2 km) | Rp 30,000–45,000 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Tourist quota of 300 per day; must register via the IKNOW app (Indonesian only, region‑locked).
- Much of the city is a construction zone and off‑limits to visitors.
- Roads can be affected by heavy rain in the wet season.
Emergency numbers
- General
- 112
- Police
- 110
- Ambulance
- 118
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- Police110
- Fire113
- Ambulance118
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Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Nusantara. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: May–Oct (dry season in Kalimantan) · avoid Nov–Apr (rainy season, road access harder) · month by month →
- 2 airports and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 2 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Secure IKNOW app registration early (check app store for availability).
- Arrange private transport from Balikpapan or Samarinda to city outskirts.
- Book a room at Hotel Qubika or Swissôtel in advance (check availability).
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