Magelang travel guide

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You're Going to Love Magelang

With a population of 111.461, Magelang is a must-see destination in Central Java, Indonesia. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Magelang deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit Magelang

Magelang in May
Estimated hotel price
$21
1 night at 3-star hotel
Magelang in May
Estimated hotel price
$21
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Magelang

Plane

Although Magelang doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Yogyakarta Adisutjipto (JOG), which is located 42 km from Magelang. The shortest flight to Magelang from the United States departs from Washington, D.C. and takes around 47h 35m.

Car

Another option to get to Magelang is to pick up a car rental from Surabaya, which is about 280 km from Magelang. You’ll find branches of TRAC Astra and Avis, among others, in Surabaya.

Plane

Although Magelang doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Yogyakarta Adisutjipto (JOG), which is located 42 km from Magelang. The shortest flight to Magelang from the United States departs from Washington, D.C. and takes around 47h 35m.

Car

Another option to get to Magelang is to pick up a car rental from Surabaya, which is about 280 km from Magelang. You’ll find branches of TRAC Astra and Avis, among others, in Surabaya.

Airports near Magelang

Airlines serving Magelang

KLM
Good (858 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (917 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (184 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (467 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (964 reviews)
China Airlines
Excellent (606 reviews)
SAUDIA
Good (412 reviews)
Garuda Indonesia
Excellent (45 reviews)
Scoot
Good (249 reviews)
AirAsia
Good (147 reviews)
Batik Air
Good (18 reviews)
Bangkok Airways
Good (63 reviews)
Indonesia AirAsia
Good (42 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 Magelang

Average rates range from around $38 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $148 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Magelang

Most booked hotels in Magelang

Puri Asri Hotel & Resort
4 stars
Excellent (9.1, 157 reviews)
$39+
Grand Artos Hotel & Convention
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, 349 reviews)
$49+
Citihub Hotel @Jagoan - Magelang
2 stars
Excellent (8.6, 71 reviews)
$20+
Atria Hotel Magelang
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 225 reviews)
$40+

Renting a car in Magelang

Expect to pay $3.63 per gallon in Magelang (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $43.61 and $58.14.

Expect to pay $3.63 per gallon in Magelang (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $43.61 and $58.14.