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The most affordable times for domestic travel in Indonesia
Those who are seeking to extend their vacation or plan to go on a trip across Indonesia this year, but still want to save some money, can consider following a new set of data from global travel search company Skyscanner about the most affordable times of year to travel within the archipelago.
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If you want to enjoy the sunset at Tanah Lot Temple in Tabanan or marvel at terraced paddy fields in Ubud, Bali, it is advised to fly to the island in January and September, with return tickets priced at around Rp 2.2 million (US$165). (Shutterstock/File)
Idul Fitri is around the corner and people are getting ready to travel to their hometown to celebrate the auspicious occasion.
Those who are seeking to extend their vacation or plan to go on a trip across Indonesia this year, but still want to save some money, can consider following a new set of data from global travel search company Skyscanner about the most affordable times of year to travel within the archipelago.
If you want to enjoy the sunset at Tanah Lot Temple in Tabanan or marvel at terraced paddy fields in Ubud, Bali, it is advised to fly to the island in January and September, with return tickets priced at around Rp 2.2 million (US$165).
As for those who are planning to visit Affandi Museum or simply walk down the street of Malioboro, Yogyakarta, it is best to come to the province in February and September, with return tickets costing around Rp 1.33 million.
Meanwhile, visitors traveling to Praya in Lombok, West Nusa Tenggara, are advised to fly in February, when the average ticket price is at Rp 1.4 million. Meanwhile, October is the best time to purchase a return ticket, when the price starts at Rp 2 million.
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In February, it is also the recommended to head to Labuan Bajo, East Nusa Tenggara (NTT), when the average price of a return domestic flight is Rp 1.9 million. However, price-conscious travelers are suggested to wait until next year to fly to this increasingly popular destination as prices may still increase this year.
Released in May, the data serves as predictions for Skyscanner’s Price Evolution Guide. It is organized into multiple graphs that show the average cost of return tickets to 10 popular tourism destinations across Indonesia. It reflects on pricing patterns for the past two years as indicators for where prices will end up this year.
The company also said that the showcased prices are nationwide averages, which are based on flights from all local airports to the listed cities.
“We are aware that Indonesians, by and large, care about the cost of domestic travel. For this reason, we believe we can help by compiling our company’s data in an easy-to-understand way and making educated predictions to help serve local travelers on a grassroots level,” said Skyscanner’s senior marketing manager for Indonesia, Yulianto Balawan. (kes)
