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TangerangKota Tangerang
Skip Tangerang as a sightseeing base: sleep here only for a cheap airport night, or day-trip in for the Benteng heritage museum and malls.
Tangerang is a commuter city of over 2 million people just west of Jakarta, and Soekarno-Hatta, Indonesia's main international airport, sits inside it. Almost everything built here in the last 30 years is housing, malls and golf, run by private developers, so there is little for a visitor to walk to. The one real sight is the old Chinese quarter and its Benteng Heritage Museum. Treat the city as an airport bed, a mall stop, or a half-day between flights, and put your sightseeing nights in Jakarta instead.
More ways in
Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- IDR
- Best months
- May–Sep (drier)
- avoid Dec–Mar (wet season, flooding), Idul Fitri week
- Airport
- CGK
- Nights
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- 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 Tangerang112 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Tangerang, 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
- SafetyPetty theft and ATM distraction scams are the real risks, not violence; traffic is the bigger danger.
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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 emergency (one number) · 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.
- AirportCGK Soekarno-Hatta International (In north Tangerang; terminals 1–3 plus the SkyTrain between them.
- Getting aroundAngkot minibuses are the cheapest way (pay the driver, shout "kiri" to get off) but routes are unmarked and slow.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee in a mall caféRp25,000–50,000
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Taxi, Central Jakarta to Tangerangabout Rp150,000 (check)
- Metro or bus rideTransjakarta bus, Poris Plawad to JakartaRp3,500 (check)
- SIM or eSIM, a weekeSIM or data SIM, about a weekRp100,000–200,000
- Budget bedHostel or guesthouse bed, a night, per personRp120,000
- Mid-range bedMid-range double room, a night, per roomRp700,000
- High-end bedMid-range double room, a night, per roomRp1,200,000
A day, not counting the bed: Budget Rp450,000 · Mid Rp900,000 · High Rp2,000,000
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
- CGK Soekarno-Hatta International (In north Tangerang; terminals 1–3 plus the SkyTrain between them. A free Skytrain loop links terminals; the city rail link to Jakarta runs from Terminal 1 and Terminal 2.)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Feb
Avoid
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Mar
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Apr
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32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
May
Best
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Jun
Best
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Jul
Best
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Aug
Best
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Sep
Best
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Oct
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33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Nov
not flagged
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Dec
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Best: May–Sep. Avoid: Dec–Mar. Month by month →
Warmest Sep (33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)), coolest Jul (23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C) low), wettest Jan (19 rain days), driest Aug (5). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Tangerang: 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
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
19 rd
Feb
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
17 rd
Mar
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
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Apr
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
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May
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
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Jun
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
8 rd
Jul
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
6 rd
Aug
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
5 rd
Sep
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
7 rd
Oct
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
12 rd
Nov
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
16 rd
Dec
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
18 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
Angkot minibuses are the cheapest way (pay the driver, shout "kiri" to get off) but routes are unmarked and slow. Metered taxis and ride-hailing apps are the practical choice; taxis queue at malls and hotels. The KRL commuter brown line runs from Tangerang station to Duri in West Jakarta, where you change for central Jakarta and Bogor. Traffic is heavy all day.
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Door to door: 1–1.5 h
KRL brown line from Tangerang station to Duri, then change; or Transjakarta bus from Poris Plawad
Sleep in Jakarta if you want museums and nightlife; commute in only if you must.
South Tangerang (BSD City)
cautionDoor to door: 45–90 min
Taxi or ride-hailing, 30–60 min depending on traffic
Malls and a theme park; no old town.
Karawaci
goDoor to door: 30–45 min
Taxi or ride-hailing from the city centre, about 20–30 min
Mall, golf and restaurants in a gated new town.
Door to door: 2.5–3.5 h
KRL to Duri, change to the yellow line
Too far for a comfortable return day from Tangerang.
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.
Airport belt (Terminal 1–3, Cengkareng)
Airport hotels and transit hotels for one night between flights; nothing to walk to.
City centre (Tangerang station, Pasar Lama)
Cheap local hotels, the Benteng museum and the old market on foot; 30–60 min by road to the airport.
Lippo Karawaci
Gated new town with malls, a hospital and international-standard hotels; car or taxi for everything.
Alam Sutera / Gading Serpong
Mall-and-office district with mid-range chain hotels; handy if your business is here, not for sightseeing.
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
- Rp350,000–600,000 excl. bed
- Mid
- Rp600,000–1,200,000 excl. bed
- High
- Rp1,200,000+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Mid-range double room1 × 1 night × Rp700,000 | Rp700,000 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × Rp900,000 | Rp1,800,000 |
| Airport rail link to central Jakarta, one way2 × Rp70,000 · check | Rp140,000 |
| App taxi, city centre to CGK1 × Rp150,000 · check | Rp150,000 |
| eSIM, about a week of data2 × Rp150,000 | Rp300,000 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | Rp309,000 |
| Trip total≈ Rp1,700,000 per person per day, bed included | Rp3,399,000≈ US$250 |
2026 estimate in rupiah; flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee in a mall café | Rp25,000–50,000 |
| Nasi goreng or mie goreng at a warung | Rp20,000–40,000 |
| Angkot minibus ride in the city | Rp2,000–5,000 (check) |
| Transjakarta bus, Poris Plawad to Jakarta | Rp3,500 (check) |
| Taxi, Central Jakarta to Tangerang | about Rp150,000 (check) |
| eSIM or data SIM, about a week | Rp100,000–200,000 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Traffic: a 15 km (9.3 mi) hop can take 1–2 hours in the peak.Traffic: a 9.3 mi (15 km) hop can take 1–2 hours in the peak.
- Use app-based ride-hailing or a metered taxi from a mall rank; street-hailed taxis may refuse the trip.
- ATM skimming and distraction thefts are reported around malls and stations: use bank-branch or camera-monitored ATMs, and don't accept help from strangers.
- Wet-season flooding closes underpasses and side roads in Dec–Mar.
- Airport touts offer "fixed price" cars at 2–3× the app fare.
Emergency numbers
- General emergency (one number)
- 112
- Police
- 110
- Ambulance
- 118
- Fire
- 113
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Ke alamat ini, yaTo this address, please
Emergency
- General emergency112
- Police110
- Ambulance118
- Fire113
Embassy
Most embassies are in Central Jakarta, about 1–2 hours by road; Australia, the UK and the US all sit there (check addresses).
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- App taxi, city centre → CGK: Rp120,000–200,000, 30–60 min (check)
- KRL Tangerang → Duri: about Rp5,000–10,000, 30–40 min (check)
- Transjakarta Poris Plawad → Jakarta: Rp3,500 (check)
Say or show
- Permisi — Excuse me (per-mee-see)
- Terima kasih — Thank you (te-ree-ma ka-see)
- Berapa harganya? — How much is it? (be-ra-pa har-ga-nya)
- Tolong pakai argo — Please use the meter (to-long pa-kai ar-go)
- Berhenti di sini — Stop here, please (ber-hen-tee dee see-nee)
- Di mana toiletnya? — Where is the toilet? (dee ma-na toy-let-nya)
Keep the hotel address card in Indonesian for drivers.
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 Tangerang. 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–Sep (drier) · avoid Dec–Mar (wet season, flooding), Idul Fitri week · month by month →
- 1 airport and 4 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 4 day-trips, door to door
- 5 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Airport-to-bed contract for CGK: last train and bus times field-checked, app-taxi pickup points, overnight rung.
- Three walking clusters with rescue anchors: Pasar Lama and the Benteng museum, Tangerang station, Tang City mall.
- Place pages with verified hours (Benteng Heritage Museum, Tang City, IKEA Alam Sutera) and eat pages with last orders.
- Wet-season and Idul Fitri fixtures so gates A–D can go green.