Xianyang (Weicheng) to Jakarta (XIY–CGK) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

Chinese passport holders can obtain a Visa on Arrival (VOA) in Indonesia for stays up to 30 days. The fee is IDR 500,000, payable at the port of entry or pre-arranged online as an e-VOA. One 30-day extension is available at a local immigration office for the same fee. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months with at least one blank page.

Xi'an Metro Line 14 opened in 2024 and connects Xi'an North (high-speed rail station) to T5 at Xianyang Airport in 30–35 minutes (¥6). This replaced the previous airport shuttle bus as the default transit option for most travelers. Line 14 also connects to Xi'an central via transfers at Xi'an North.Airport shuttle buses still serve the city centre and Bell Tower area (¥30, 50–70 min). Taxis from Xi'an Zhonglou (Bell Tower area) cost ¥80–120 and take 40–60 minutes on the G30 expressway. DiDi is widely used. The airport is 47 km northwest of the city centre.

The airport rail link runs to BNI City Station in central Jakarta (45 minutes, IDR 70,000-100,000). The station is a short walk from Sudirman MRT for onward connections. Trains depart every 30-60 minutes. From arrivals, follow signs to the Soekarno-Hatta train station connected to Terminals 2 and 3. Terminal 1 passengers take the free Skytrain shuttle first.

Grab and Gojek have designated pickup points at each terminal. Expect IDR 150,000-250,000 to central Jakarta and 45-120 minutes depending entirely on traffic. Airport taxis from the official counters cost slightly more but avoid surge pricing. DAMRI buses serve Gambir, Blok M, and several other hubs (IDR 40,000-60,000). Avoid metered taxis that approach you inside the terminal; use the queue outside.

Jakarta is tropical year-round with temperatures locked between 24 and 32 degrees C. There is no cold season. The wet season runs October through May with the heaviest rain in January and February (up to 300mm/month). Afternoon downpours are intense and can flood low-lying roads for hours. The dry season (June-September) brings sunnier days and lower humidity, with August seeing as little as 35mm of rain.

Humidity sits at 75-85% year-round, peaking in the wet season. Thunderstorms during the wet months can cause arrival delays. Pack light, breathable clothing no matter when you visit. A compact umbrella and waterproof bag liner are useful October through March. The dry season is the more comfortable window, with clearer skies and temperatures that feel a few degrees cooler thanks to lower moisture.