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Timika
Spend 1–2 days in Timika as a gateway to Grasberg mine and nearby nature spots; stay near the airport for easy transfers.
Timika is the main hub of Central Papua, with an airport, a few hotels and access to the Grasberg gold mine, mangrove tours and nearby beaches. One full day covers the main sights; a second day allows a mangrove trek or a beach visit.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- IDR
- Best months
- May–Oct (dry season)
- avoid Nov–Apr (rainy season, road closures possible)
- Airport
- TIM
- Nights
- 1–2
Not a trip line yet
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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
Emergency numbers for Timika110 ▾
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 Timika, 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
- SafetyTimika is generally safe for day visitors; stay in well‑lit areas after dark and keep valuables secure.
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- RestroomsWestern in hotels and cafés; squat toilets with a water scoop elsewhere; paper in the bin.Indonesia-wide
- Emergency numbers110 police · 112 General · 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.
- AirportTIM Mozes Kilangin Airport.
- Getting aroundRide‑hailing app Mi‑jek works in town; taxis and minibusses connect to the airport and nearby villages.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee (local brew)Rp15,000–25,000
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Taxi (city, 5 km (3.1 mi))Taxi (city, 3.1 mi (5 km))Rp40,000–60,000
- Budget bedCapsule or hostel bed, a night, per personRp35,000
- Mid-range bedStandard double room, a night, per roomRp900,000
- High-end bedStandard double room, a night, per roomRp1,500,000
A day, not counting the bed: Budget Rp70,000 · Mid Rp120,000 · High Rp250,000
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
- TIM Mozes Kilangin Airport
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
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
May
Best
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Jun
Best
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Jul
Best
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Aug
Best
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Sep
Best
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Oct
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Nov
Avoid
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Dec
Avoid
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Best: May–Oct. Avoid: Nov–Apr. Month by month →
Warmest Mar (31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)), coolest Jan (24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C) low), wettest Mar (13 rain days), driest Jan (12). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Timika: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
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)
12 rd
Feb
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
12 rd
Mar
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
13 rd
Apr
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
13 rd
May
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
13 rd
Jun
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
13 rd
Jul
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
13 rd
Aug
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
13 rd
Sep
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
13 rd
Oct
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
12 rd
Nov
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
12 rd
Dec
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
12 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
Ride‑hailing app Mi‑jek works in town; taxis and minibusses connect to the airport and nearby villages. Walks to market and cathedral are under 10 min.
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Kuala Kencana
goDoor to door: ≈45 min
Taxi or minibus, about 30 min north
First Indonesian city with underground utilities.
Keakwa Beach
goDoor to door: ≈1 h 15 min
Taxi, ~1 h south‑west
Quiet beach, good for a half‑day swim.
Mangrove Poumako
goDoor to door: ≈2 h total
Guided boat from Pomako, 20 km (12 mi) east, 45 min travelGuided boat from Pomako, 12 mi (20 km) east, 45 min travel
Eco‑tour, check availability.
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.
Horison Ultima Timika
4‑star, near airport, price from Rp659,728
Ossa De Villa
Hotel with pool, free Wi‑Fi, price from Rp1,017,903
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
- Rp70,000–120,000 excl. bed
- Mid
- Rp120,000–250,000 excl. bed
- High
- Rp250,000+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Capsule or hostel bed2 × 3 nights × Rp50,000 | Rp300,000 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 3 days × Rp120,000 | Rp720,000 |
| Trip total≈ Rp170,000 per person per day, bed included | Rp1,020,000≈ US$65 |
2026 estimate; flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Local seafood (crab, catfish) at market | Rp30,000–70,000 per kg |
| Coffee (local brew) | Rp15,000–25,000 |
| Taxi (city, 5 km) | Rp40,000–60,000 |
| Mi‑jek ride (short trip) | Rp20,000–35,000 |
| Mangrove Poumako tour | Rp150,000–250,000 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Limited medical facilities; carry basic supplies.
- Roads to beaches can be rough in rainy season – check conditions.
- Flight schedules may change; verify TIM arrivals the day before.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 110
- General
- 112
- Ambulance
- 118
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- General112
- 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 Timika. 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) · avoid Nov–Apr (rainy season, road closures possible) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 3 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Airport‑to‑hotel shuttle contracts for TIM.
- Ride‑hailing app integration for quick transfers.
- Add guided mine‑tour package for day‑trip extensions.
Sources
- secondaryWikidata Timika
- secondaryWikivoyage: Timika, revision 4789493 (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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