Pekalongan travel guide

Pekalongan Tourism | Pekalongan Guide

You're Going to Love Pekalongan

With a population of 257.945, Pekalongan is a must-see destination in Central Java, Indonesia. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Pekalongan to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Pekalongan

Pekalongan in January
Estimated hotel price
$4
1 night at 3-star hotel
Pekalongan in January
Estimated hotel price
$4
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Pekalongan

Plane

Although Pekalongan doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Semarang Achmad Yani (SRG), which is located 78 km from Pekalongan. The shortest flight to Pekalongan from the United States departs from Los Angeles and takes around 40h 20m.

Car

Another option to get to Pekalongan is to pick up a car rental from Yogyakarta, which is about 127 km from Pekalongan. You’ll find branches of TRAC Astra and Avis, among others, in Yogyakarta.

Plane

Although Pekalongan doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Semarang Achmad Yani (SRG), which is located 78 km from Pekalongan. The shortest flight to Pekalongan from the United States departs from Los Angeles and takes around 40h 20m.

Car

Another option to get to Pekalongan is to pick up a car rental from Yogyakarta, which is about 127 km from Pekalongan. You’ll find branches of TRAC Astra and Avis, among others, in Yogyakarta.

Airports near Pekalongan

Airlines serving Pekalongan

KLM
Good (847 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (911 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (180 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (460 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (958 reviews)
China Airlines
Excellent (605 reviews)
SAUDIA
Good (413 reviews)
Garuda Indonesia
Excellent (43 reviews)
Scoot
Good (249 reviews)
AirAsia
Good (146 reviews)
Batik Air
Good (18 reviews)
Bangkok Airways
Good (65 reviews)
Indonesia AirAsia
Good (41 reviews)
Lion Air
Good (26 reviews)
TransNusa
Excellent (1 reviews)
Sriwijaya Air
Mediocre (1 reviews)
Wings Air
Good (4 reviews)
NAM Air
Excellent (1 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Pekalongan

Most booked hotels in Pekalongan

Hotel Namira Syariah Pekalongan
3 stars
Excellent (9.1, 299 reviews)
$19+
Khas Pekalongan
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 292 reviews)
$25+
Hotel Dafam Pekalongan
4 stars
Excellent (8, 182 reviews)
$26+
Parkside Mandarin Hotel Pekalongan
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 48 reviews)
$20+

Renting a car in Pekalongan

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Pekalongan (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $40.88 and $54.51.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Pekalongan (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $40.88 and $54.51.