How to Get From Yogyakarta Adisutjipto Airport to Yogyakarta City Centre
Train · Bus · Private
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Adisutjipto Airport (JOG) was Yogyakarta’s main airport for decades, before most commercial flights moved to the newer Yogyakarta International Airport (YIA) in 2020. You can find it just 10 km east of the city centre.
Nowadays, Adisutjipto remains a convenient gateway for travellers arriving on the limited domestic routes that still operate here. The airport’s biggest advantage is its location: you can be in the heart of Yogyakarta in as fast as 15–30 minutes.
What are the 3 ways to travel from Yogyakarta Adisutjipto Airport to Yogyakarta City Centre?
There are three ways to travel the 10 km distance from Yogyakarta Adisutjipto Airport to Yogyakarta City Centre. You can choose between the train, bus, and private.
If you're on a budget, the cheapest option is by bus with tickets starting at 4,000 IDR ($0.20).
15-20 minutes
8,000 IDR ($0.40)
45 minutes
4,000 IDR ($0.20)
45 minutes
70,000 IDR ($3.90)
Where to stay in Yogyakarta?
Still looking for accommodation? Don't forget to check out our favourite places to stay in Yogyakarta at the bottom of this page.
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Onward from Yogyakarta
Once you're in Yogyakarta, here's where to next — 4 researched onward routes to pick from.
Yogyakarta Adisutjipto Airport to Yogyakarta City Centre by Train
The train is the fastest way to get from Yogyakarta Adisutjipto Airport to Yogyakarta City Centre, with a travel time of only 15-20 minutes.
It's also cheap, with fares from 8,000 IDR ($0.40).
The only downside of this option is that train departures are not very frequent. Prembanan Ekspress and KRL Commuter Line operate on this route, with an interval of 1 to 2 hours between train departures. Trains are available from 06:04 to 22:04.
Departure and arrival station
You can board the train from Maguwo Station, which is conveniently connected to Adisutjipto Airport through an underpass. It’s just a short walk between the terminal building and the train station.
You are to get off at Yogyakarta Station, also known as Tugu Station, near the famous Malioboro Street.
Yogyakarta Adisutjipto Airport to Yogyakarta City Centre by Bus
Bus departures are more frequent than the train, but they take a longer route to Yogyakarta city centre and often get stuck in traffic.
Trans Jogja is the main bus company operating on this route. Travel time with the bus is around 45 minutes and a ticket costs 4,000 IDR ($0.20) from Adisutjipto Airport to the city centre.
Buses on this route run from 05:30 to 21:30.
Departure and arrival station
Trans Jogja Lines 1A, 1B, 3A, and 5B all stop outside Adisutjipto Airport.
If you’re going to Malioboro, take Trans Jogja Bus 1A, which you'll find at the bus shelter outside the domestic terminal arrivals hall. Just follow the yellow signs to "Trans Jogja Shelter."
Yogyakarta Adisutjipto Airport to Yogyakarta City Centre by Taxi
Taxis are widely available outside Adisutjipto Airport if you prefer a private transfer. You’ll find various taxi counters at the arrivals hall.
Airport taxis have fixed fares depending on where you’re heading. Rates for a ride to Malioboro, which takes around 45 minutes, start from 100,000 IDR ($5.60).
Taxi-hailing apps like Grab offer even cheaper fares on this route. You can book a taxi for as low as 70,000 IDR ($3.90). However, there is no official Grab lounge or pickup point at Adisutjipto Airport. You might have to walk a bit outside of the terminal to meet your Grab driver.
Our favourite places to stay in Yogyakarta
Here are our favourite places to stay in Yogyakarta for every budget.
Jogja Village
If you crave a tropical haven in the heart of the city with a stunning outdoor pool, Jogja Village is an ideal option.
It’s a 10-minute drive from Kraton Palace and is surrounded by a host of cool coffee shops and boutiques.
Choose from a range of colourfully decorated rooms, some with romantic four-poster beds and Bali-style open-air bathrooms. There is an excellent restaurant with seating by the pool as well as a fully equipped spa.
It’s one of Yogyakarta’s best family-friendly hotels in its price range and features an indoor play area.
- Swimming pool
- Spa
- Family-friendly
- Delicious on-site restaurant
Double rooms start from $27 per night
Rumah Mertua Heritage
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Stunning garden
- Spa
- On-site restaurant
Snooze
This adult-only cosy guest house is situated in the heart of the Kraton palace district, and is like nowhere else in town.
Rooms are set around a central courtyard filled with tropical plants. In fact, even in the rooms it feels like you have stepped into the rainforest. There are plants, natural bamboo fixtures and colourful jungle murals painted on the walls.
Dotted throughout the guesthouse are several areas to socialise. It features a shared kitchen and coffee shop and airport pickup is available for an additional charge.
- Social and fun atmosphere
- Convenient location
- Garden and terrace
- On-site cafe
Double rooms start from $10 per night
Rounding it up
We hope this guide was helpful in planning how to get from Yogyakarta to Yogyakarta. If there's anything else you're wondering about, drop us a comment and we'll do our best to answer you within a few days.
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The distance from Yogyakarta to Yogyakarta is 10 km.
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Why Visit Yogyakarta?
Yogyakarta is Java’s cultural capital, the only region in Indonesia still ruled by a sultan. Commonly called Jogja, the city strongly values its age-old traditions and way of life. Quite impressive, given that it’s an urban area of over 3 million inhabitants.
The nearby ancient temples Borobudur and Prambanan are the main reasons why travellers visit Yogyakarta, but the city has much more to offer. Art lovers will enjoy its street art, boutique cafes, and iconic batik fabric. Head over to Malioboro Road and Kotagede for some amazing finds and jewellery. Explore Kraton Sultan Palace and Taman Sari for a glimpse of the city’s architecture and history.
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