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When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

Jayapura travel guide

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You're Going to Love Jayapura

With a population of 134,895, Jayapura is the largest city in Papua, Indonesia by the number of inhabitants. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Jayapura to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Jayapura

Jayapura in December
Estimated hotel price
$15
1 night at 3-star hotel
Jayapura in December
Estimated hotel price
$15
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Jayapura

Plane

When flying to Jayapura, you’ll arrive at Jayapura Sentani (DJJ), which is located 23 km from the city center. The shortest flight to Jayapura from the United States departs from Boston and takes around 48h 20m.

Plane

When flying to Jayapura, you’ll arrive at Jayapura Sentani (DJJ), which is located 23 km from the city center. The shortest flight to Jayapura from the United States departs from Boston and takes around 48h 20m.

Airports near Jayapura

DJJJayapura Sentani

Airlines serving Jayapura

Etihad Airways
Good (1,332 reviews)
Garuda Indonesia
Excellent (86 reviews)
Batik Air
Good (28 reviews)
IndiGo
Good (508 reviews)
Citilink
Excellent (6 reviews)
Lion Air
Good (28 reviews)
Sriwijaya Air
Mediocre (1 reviews)
Wings Air
Good (5 reviews)
Trigana Air
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Where to stay in popular areas of Jayapura

Most booked hotels in Jayapura

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Mercure Jayapura
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, 134 reviews)
$28+
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Aston Jayapura Hotel and Convention Center
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, 65 reviews)
$28+
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Swiss-Belhotel Papua
4 stars
Excellent (8, 122 reviews)
$63+
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Renting a car in Jayapura

Expect to pay $2.95 per gallon in Jayapura (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $35.43 and $47.24.

Expect to pay $2.95 per gallon in Jayapura (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $35.43 and $47.24.