Indonesia Rendang Rice Terraces And Gunung Agung Volcano
Back to Listing

Indonesia: Best time to go

Indonesia has a tropical climate, with year round temperatures averaging 31°C. The dry season between May and September, when humidity is low, is the best time to visit; there may be occasional rainfall but this is usually at night or in the very early morning. From June to August there are usually refreshing breezes all day long. High humidity can be expected during the wet season - between the months of October and April - with the most rain falling between December and February. The central mountain area is typically cooler than the lower coastal areas throughout the year and especially at night.


N.B. All information given here is to the best of our knowledge, however, changes do occur, sometimes at short notice. Ampersand cannot be held liable for such happenings. Of course, if you have any tips that you feel would benefit other travellers, please pass them onto us and we will add them.

There are flights from the UK to Indonesia (Denpasar and Jakarta) via Bangkok, Kuala Lumpur, Singapore and Hong Kong.

British passport holders and those from 29 other countries do not require a visa for visits up to 30 days. However, this only applies if you arrive at one of the airports listed by the Indonesian government. Information can be found here. Passports must have at least 2 blank pages and must be valid for 6 months after your return from Indonesia.

It is essential to visit your GP as soon as possible to check if you need any vaccinations prior to travel. Risk for vaccine preventable diseases can change at any time. MASTA (Medical Advisory Services for Travellers Abroad) can supply a quick and easy online Travel Health Brief. This includes easy to understand vaccination advice for single or multi-country trips. Their website is www.masta-travel-health.com.

London - Bali (Denpasar): There are no direct flights from London to Bali. The best route would be to fly with Singapore Airlines via Singapore. With a short connection, the flying time is usually 17 hours.

London - JakartaThere are no direct flights from London to Jakarta. The best route would be to fly with Singapore Airlines via Singapore. With a short connection, the flying time is usually 16 hours 30 minutes.

We highly recommend you reconfirm your onward and return international flights at least 72 hours prior to departure.


Client Testimonials

Ampersand provided a bespoke and flexible holiday, tailored to my every whim. Their highly professional staff had only one goal which was to arrange an exceptional holiday and some unforgettable experiences in India. I have no hesitation in fully recommending them and they will be the first company I approach in the future - 10/10
- Anonymous, India
Everything you did for us whilst we were away was hugely appreciated, and Ampersand has been exemplary in every way. I'll always recommend you!
- Mr Richard Stoughton, Sri Lanka
We had a wonderful holiday - everything was perfect. Thank you for helping us to make a thoughtful plan to enjoy and make most out of our trip. The places we visited, the guides, the transportation and driver, the hotels selected... Everything was great!
- Jaime Benitez, South India

Let us keep you up to date

Sign up to our newsletter and never miss out on unmissable exclusive luxury experiences