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Soekarno-Hatta International Airport

Travelers may have difficulty locating cheap flights from Jakarta. Orbitz.com searches a variety of airlines at one time to locate the best ticket prices. The Soekarno-Hatta International Airport is located approximately 30 minutes from downtown Jakarta on Jalan Gunung Sahari. The airport serves the greater Jakarta area on the island of Java. Over 40 airlines service the airport, including Air India, EVA Airways, Tiger Airlines and Gulf Air.

Parking at the Airport

Both short-term and long-term parking lots are available at the airport, and fees are charged by the hour or by the day, depending on the lot.

Transportation to the Airport

Travelers have a wide variety of options when getting to the airport. Local airport terminal shuttles provide transportation to the airport from various hotels in the area. Several bus companies, including Damri and Primajasa provide services to and from various destinations in Jakarta. They operate from 4 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily, and they charge a flat fee. Bus transportation to the airport can take over an hour, depending on traffic. The commuter rail system connects the Manggarai station to the airport, and it is the cheapest mode of transportation. Executive taxis and ordinary taxis are available throughout the city at metered prices, and car rentals can be located through Orbitz.com.

Restaurants at the Soekarno-Hatta International Airport

There are a variety of restaurants and coffee shops located in the airport for those who wish to eat before boarding their flight. Jaskart also has several restaurants in the city that provide a selection of sit-down breakfasts, including Bakmi Gm, Satoo and The Duck King. Orbitz.com can assist travelers in locating cheap flights from Jakarta.

Airports in Johannesburg

A young and dynamic city, Johannesburg is a transit point connecting more popular tourist destinations like Cape Town and Kruger National Park. The tourism of the city bloomed after passing visitors discovered its beauty. Long and interconnecting flights to Johannesburg are made simple by using Orbitz.com.

There are four airports in the Johannesburg area: O.R. Tambo International Airport, Lanseria Airport, Rand Airport and Grand Central Airport. ORTIA is the nearest airport to Johannesburg and is roughly 14 miles east of the city. It is the hub to major airlines like Air France, British Airways, Singapore Airlines and South African Airways. Lanseria Airport and Grand Central Airport are both privately owned international airports and handle private and chartered flights.

Transportation from O.R. Tambo International Airport

Arriving passengers can easily switch from international terminals to domestic terminals through the Gautrain rail transit system. The transit system also links the airport to Sandton, the main business district and a popular tourist destination in the metro. You can also reserve car rental services on Orbitz.com prior to arriving in the airport for hassle-free transportation. Five bus lines also pass through ORTIA twice a day. Private bus companies run to and from the airport and link passengers to Johannesburg's central business district.

Weather in Johannesburg

Winter in Johannesburg begins in May and is considered the sunniest, albeit the coldest, part of the year. Frost can be experienced on occasional nights, and temperatures can drop to 4 degrees Celsius. Rainfall occurs during the summer months and can bring about afternoon thunderstorms.

Major Attractions in Johannesburg

Johannesburg is home to some of the tallest buildings in Africa, including the Sentech Tower and the Carlton Centre. Johannesburg is also regarded as one of the greenest cities in the world because of the millions of trees planted within the city. Many tourists enjoy shopping in the upscale shopping malls like the Nelson Mandela Square and Sandton City. Johannesburg is dedicated to wildlife preservation and is home to the Lion Park nature reserve and the De Wildt Cheetah Centre. If you like the fusion of business and wildlife in one city, you can check your planner and reserve budget flights to Johannesburg on Orbitz.com.