Hello guys, thanks for visiting my blog. In this article I would like to give you an information regarding the transport option to go from Yogyakarta Airport (YIA) to Borobudur Temple. For your information, Yogyakarta International Airport also known as YIA Airport is a new airport in Yogyakarta City to replace the old one, Adi Sutjipto International Airport. Yogyakarta (YIA) Airport just became fully operational on March 29th, 2020.
Location of Yogyakarta International Airport (YIA).
Unlike the old airport of Yogyakarta City, Adi Sutjipto that located just around 10 KM and take only 30 minutes to reach the city centre, Yogyakarta International Airport is located around 45 KM from city center and takes around 1,5 hours by car. It is located in Temon District, Kulon Progo Regency, Special Region of Yogyakarta.
The airport was designed not only to serve domestic flights within Indonesia but also to serve international flights like from Singapore, Malaysia. And in the future, the government will try to generate more direct flights to other countries. The runway of the airport is able to be landed by big airplanes like Airbus A380 or Boeing 777 / 747. Hopefully, with this New Yogyakarta International Airport, Yogyakarta will have more visitor in the future.
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Transportation option to go from Yogyakarta Airport (YIA) to Borobudur.
There are 2 ways to go from Yogyakarta International Airport (YIA) to Borobudur Temple. The common option is by having journey from the airport to city centre. Normally, travellers choose to stay in the city centre before continue to Borobudur Temple in the next day. The reason is just because you will have more option when you stay in the city centre, other than in Borobudur area. It has more attractions or activities and closer to go to other places. If you choose this first option, so you may please to read this article How to go from YIA Airport to city centre.
However, if you choose to stay in Borobudur Area, you can continue to read this article till the end. It is correct that city centre of Yogyakarta has more activities and attraction, but Borobudur itself is also stunning. It is the greatest Budhist monument on earth. It is located in Magelang Regency. Borobudur is surrounded by villages, with the majority of people working as a farmer. By staying in Borobudur area, you will see the real traditional way of life of Javanese people. For sure, it is more refreshing to stay in Borobudur area compared if you stay in the Yogyakarta City Centre.
So these are the options :
1. Airport Shuttle (DAMRI)
To reach Borobudur Temple from Yogyakarta International Airport (YIA), you can take an Airport Shuttle called Damri. It will cost you only IDR 20.000 per person. The journey will take around 2,5 hours. The shuttle will stop exactly near the main gate of Borobudur Temple. So, you have to check where is your accomodation. If, it is far enough from Borobudur Temple, then you have to order an online taxi called Gojek to take you to your accommodation. Gojek is like a local version of UBER. All you need to do is just to download the apps in your phone, and book the taxi on it.
From the last information i got, until I write this article, the schedule of DAMRI from the airport to Borobudur Temple will start at 8 AM and the last will be at 18.00 PM, and run every 2 hours. So it will be 6 departure per day, 8 AM, 10 AM, 12 PM, 2 PM, 4 PM and 6 PM. However, this schedule is subject to change. Since the first day of operation of Yogyakarta International Airport, the schedule of DAMRI Shuttle for any destination has changed for several times. It depends on the flight schedule as well. So if there is flights change in YIA Airport, probably the shuttle schedule will change as well. However, please do not worry if you missed the shuttle for your trip to Borobudur Temple. You still have the next option.
2. Airport Taxi or Online Taxi from Yogyakarta Airport (YIA) to Borobudur
In case you cannot catch the shuttle in the Yogyakarta Airport (YIA), you still have chance to go to Borobudur by taxi. There are many taxi agents in the airport. The price will be in range of IDR 500.000 to IDR 600.000. Just before you reach the exit gate, there will be many taxi counters to offer you a transportation service. If you do not feel comfortable with their offer or you want to have more fair price, you may order an online taxi called GOJEK as well in the airport. The price is more fair, it depends on the traffic, and the price will get higher in the busy hour, especially during the flights arrival, because many people will book the taxi together in the same time.
3. Book YIA Airport Transportation Service to Borobudur in advance.
If you would like to have more convenient transportation, you can book the private airport transport in advance. The benefit is, you will hava direct transportation to your hotel without changing to any vehicle. The normal price of the Private Pick Up Service will be around IDR 500.000 per car up to 5 person from the airport to Borobudur Area. The journey will take around 2,5 hours. So if you visit Yogyakarta City in a group, booking transportation in advance will be worth it.
If you would like to book the Airport Pick Up Service to Borobudur, you can book it via this link . You can book it via whatsapp number at +62 811 278 111 5 or email at hello@borobudursunrise.com. It will cost IDR 700.000 (USD 45) per car up to 5 person. And if you need a tour service in Yogyakarta City, you can contact them as well, they have an excellent review in Trip Advisor, you may check the review in this link.
Things to do around Borobudur Temple
After you know the way to reach Borobudur Temple from Yogyakarta Airport, now is the time for you to know any kind activities or things to do while you are staying in Borobudur.
- Enjoy the Magical Borobudur Sunrise.
- Sunrise via Punthuk Setumbu Hill.
- Batik Making Experience.
- Cycling Around Villages in Borobudur.
- Try to Make Your Own Pottery Made of Clay.
- Visit Chicken Church.
- See How to Make Tempe (fermented soya been) and Tofu (Tahu in local name).
- Having Lunch or Dinner in Amanjiwo Resort.
- Rafting in Progo and Elo River.
- Tasting Luwak Coffee.
If you neeed more explanation regarding the things to do around Borobudur, please visit this article, Things to do in Borobudur.
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