Magelang travel guide

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You're Going to Love Magelang

With a population of 111,461, Magelang is a must-see destination in Central Java, Indonesia. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 7 days in order to fully appreciate everything Magelang has to offer.

When to visit Magelang

Magelang in November
Estimated hotel price
$23
1 night at 3-star hotel
Magelang in November
Estimated hotel price
$23
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Magelang

Plane

Although Magelang doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Yogyakarta Adisutjipto (JOG), which is located 42 km from Magelang. The shortest flight to Magelang from Australia departs from Coolangatta and takes around 15h 25m.

Plane

Although Magelang doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Yogyakarta Adisutjipto (JOG), which is located 42 km from Magelang. The shortest flight to Magelang from Australia departs from Coolangatta and takes around 15h 25m.

Airports near Magelang

Airlines serving Magelang

KLM
Good (848 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (923 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (186 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (486 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (975 reviews)
China Airlines
Excellent (613 reviews)
SAUDIA
Good (411 reviews)
Garuda Indonesia
Excellent (46 reviews)
Scoot
Good (248 reviews)
AirAsia
Good (151 reviews)
Batik Air
Good (18 reviews)
Bangkok Airways
Good (66 reviews)
Indonesia AirAsia
Good (43 reviews)
TransNusa
Excellent (1 reviews)
Lion Air
Good (24 reviews)
Sriwijaya Air
Mediocre (1 reviews)
Wings Air
Good (4 reviews)
NAM Air
Excellent (1 reviews)
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Where to stay in Magelang

Average rates range from around $60 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $226 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Magelang

Most booked hotels in Magelang

Puri Asri Hotel & Resort
4 stars
Excellent (9.2, Excellent reviews)
$53+
Grand Artos Hotel & Convention
3 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
$63+
Atria Hotel Magelang
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
$53+

Hiring a car in Magelang

Expect to pay $1.48 per litre in Magelang (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $17.73 and $23.64. The most frequently booked car type in Magelang is Standard (Toyota Innova or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate car hire (Toyota Avanza or similar) is, on average, 5% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $1.48 per litre in Magelang (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $17.73 and $23.64. The most frequently booked car type in Magelang is Standard (Toyota Innova or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate car hire (Toyota Avanza or similar) is, on average, 5% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.