Meeting Venue, Transport, Accommodation, and Indonesia’s Visa Information
Information on the meeting venue, accommodation and getting around.
1. Meeting venue and location
The venue for this year's meetings is The Sheraton Bandung Hotel and Towers located in Bandung City, West Java. The Sheraton Bandung Hotel & Towers is one of the five-star hotels in Bandung surrounded by greenery mountains and tourist attractions in Bandung. You can check out information of the venue location here.
Bandung is part of the Bandung Basin (Greater Bandung), the second-largest metropolitan area in Indonesia after Greater Jakarta (Jabodetabek). It is nicknamed "Kota Kembang" (The City of Flowers) because, in the past it was considered incredibly beautiful due to its abundance of trees and blooming flowers. Additionally, Bandung was once referred to as the "Paris of Java" because its charm and beauty were thought to resemble that of Paris, France.
2. Transportation
2.1 Flights from outside of Indonesia
Soekarno-Hatta International Airport (SHIA/Soetta) is Indonesia's primary international airport. The airport is about 200 km from Bandung. It is located in Tangerang, Banten.
The airport is about 200 km from Bandung City. It takes only 3 to 5 hours to drive from Soekarno-Hatta International Airport to Bandung.
2.2 Transportation Options from Soekarno Hatta International Airport to Bandung
a. Shuttle/Minivan (3-4 Hours to Bandung from the Airport)
There are several shuttle/minivan options available at the airport terminal:
1) Cititrans (highly recommended)
The venue for this year's meetings is The Sheraton Bandung Hotel and Towers located in Bandung City, West Java. The Sheraton Bandung Hotel & Towers is one of the five-star hotels in Bandung surrounded by greenery mountains and tourist attractions in Bandung. You can check out information of the venue location here.
Bandung is part of the Bandung Basin (Greater Bandung), the second-largest metropolitan area in Indonesia after Greater Jakarta (Jabodetabek). It is nicknamed "Kota Kembang" (The City of Flowers) because, in the past it was considered incredibly beautiful due to its abundance of trees and blooming flowers. Additionally, Bandung was once referred to as the "Paris of Java" because its charm and beauty were thought to resemble that of Paris, France.
2. Transportation
2.1 Flights from outside of Indonesia
Soekarno-Hatta International Airport (SHIA/Soetta) is Indonesia's primary international airport. The airport is about 200 km from Bandung. It is located in Tangerang, Banten.
The airport is about 200 km from Bandung City. It takes only 3 to 5 hours to drive from Soekarno-Hatta International Airport to Bandung.
2.2 Transportation Options from Soekarno Hatta International Airport to Bandung
a. Shuttle/Minivan (3-4 Hours to Bandung from the Airport)
There are several shuttle/minivan options available at the airport terminal:
1) Cititrans (highly recommended)
The fare for a single trip is approximately IDR 210,000 (around USD 12.80). Ticket payments can be made in Indonesian Rupiah (IDR) or via credit cards bearing the Visa or MasterCard logo.
Each shuttle bus accommodates up to eight passengers. The journey from the airport to Bandung typically takes between three to four hours, depending on traffic conditions.
Shuttle services operate throughout the day, with departures scheduled every 15 minutes.
Please ensure that your destination in Bandung is Cititrans Travel Pool Dipati Ukur.
Directions for Getting Cititrans
Each shuttle bus accommodates up to eight passengers. The journey from the airport to Bandung typically takes between three to four hours, depending on traffic conditions.
Shuttle services operate throughout the day, with departures scheduled every 15 minutes.
Please ensure that your destination in Bandung is Cititrans Travel Pool Dipati Ukur.
Directions for Getting Cititrans
- After exiting the baggage claim area, proceed toward the Arrival Terminal. Exit the terminal through Gate 5, then turn left and walk approximately 100 meters
- Locate the MODA Transportation counter — the Cititrans counter is situated in front of Bank BRI Digital and Bank Mandiri.
- Purchase a ticket for the Cititrans Executive Shuttle from Soekarno-Hatta International Airport to Dipati Ukur, Bandung
- After purchasing your ticket, exit through the Terminal 3 Exit (T3 EXIT) and proceed to the Cititrans bus pool, where you can wait for your scheduled shuttle.
b. High-Speed Train (Whoosh)
- Locate the MODA Transportation counter — the Cititrans counter is situated in front of Bank BRI Digital and Bank Mandiri.
- Purchase a ticket for the Cititrans Executive Shuttle from Soekarno-Hatta International Airport to Dipati Ukur, Bandung
- After purchasing your ticket, exit through the Terminal 3 Exit (T3 EXIT) and proceed to the Cititrans bus pool, where you can wait for your scheduled shuttle.
b. High-Speed Train (Whoosh)
To travel from Jakarta to Bandung using the Whoosh high-speed train, you need to go to the Halim Whoosh Station. There are a few options to go to the Halim Station to the Airport as follows:
1) DAMRI Bus to Halim Whoosh Station
1) DAMRI Bus to Halim Whoosh Station
- DAMRI departures start from 05.30 until 19.30 (local time) every day, once every hour.
- Travel time is around 1 hour.
- The rate (single trip) is around IDR 80,000 (approx. USD 4.87). Ticket payments can be made using credit cards with the Visa or MasterCard logo.
Directions for getting the DAMRI bus to Halim Whoosh Station
- Travel time is around 1 hour.
- The rate (single trip) is around IDR 80,000 (approx. USD 4.87). Ticket payments can be made using credit cards with the Visa or MasterCard logo.
Directions for getting the DAMRI bus to Halim Whoosh Station
DAMRI Ticket Vending Machine Instructions on How to Buy a Ticket
- After exiting the baggage claim area, proceed toward the ARRIVAL TERMINAL.
- Exit through GATE 5 then turn left.
- Then exit via T3 EXIT and get to the DAMRI bus pool.
- Pay for your ticket at the DAMRI Ticket Vending Machine at the airport.
- Choose the DAMRI bus bound for Whoosh Halim Station.
2) Taxi to Halim Whoosh Station
- After exiting the baggage claim area, proceed toward the ARRIVAL TERMINAL.
- Exit through GATE 5 then turn left.
- Then exit via T3 EXIT and get to the DAMRI bus pool.
- Pay for your ticket at the DAMRI Ticket Vending Machine at the airport.
- Choose the DAMRI bus bound for Whoosh Halim Station.
2) Taxi to Halim Whoosh Station
Besides taking the DAMRI, you can take a taxi to Halim Whoosh Station with a fare around IDR 250,000 - IDR 350,000 (approximately USD 15.24 - USD 21.34). We recommend using a “Blue Bird” taxi.
High-Speed Train/Whoosh (Halim-Padalarang)
At the Whoosh Halim Station, passengers may purchase tickets for Premium Economy Class, Business Class, or First Class to Padalarang Station.
The ticket prices are as follows:
● Premium Economy Class: IDR 250,000 – IDR 325,000 (approximately USD 15.30 – USD 19.89)
● Business Class: IDR 450,000 (approximately USD 27.55)
● First Class: IDR 600,000 (approximately USD 36.74)
Payments can be made either in Indonesian Rupiah or by using credit cards bearing the Visa or MasterCard logo.
Tickets are available for purchase through the following channels:
● Customer Service Counters at the station
● Online via https://kcic.co.id/
The Whoosh trains depart every 25 to 30 minutes, with the first departure at 06:25 AM and the last departure at 21:25 PM (local time). Passengers are strongly advised to arrive at the station at least 30 minutes prior to departure to allow sufficient time for ticketing, security, and boarding procedures. The travel duration between Halim and Padalarang is approximately 30 minutes.
High-Speed Train/Whoosh (Halim-Padalarang)
At the Whoosh Halim Station, passengers may purchase tickets for Premium Economy Class, Business Class, or First Class to Padalarang Station.
The ticket prices are as follows:
● Premium Economy Class: IDR 250,000 – IDR 325,000 (approximately USD 15.30 – USD 19.89)
● Business Class: IDR 450,000 (approximately USD 27.55)
● First Class: IDR 600,000 (approximately USD 36.74)
Payments can be made either in Indonesian Rupiah or by using credit cards bearing the Visa or MasterCard logo.
Tickets are available for purchase through the following channels:
● Customer Service Counters at the station
● Online via https://kcic.co.id/
The Whoosh trains depart every 25 to 30 minutes, with the first departure at 06:25 AM and the last departure at 21:25 PM (local time). Passengers are strongly advised to arrive at the station at least 30 minutes prior to departure to allow sufficient time for ticketing, security, and boarding procedures. The travel duration between Halim and Padalarang is approximately 30 minutes.
Whoosh Ticket Vending Machine Whoosh Customer Service
3) Feeder Train (Padalarang-Bandung Station)
3) Feeder Train (Padalarang-Bandung Station)
- After arriving at Padalarang Station, passengers should disembark and transfer to the Feeder Train bound for Bandung Station. This service is provided free of charge.
- For guidance on the transfer process from the Whoosh train to the Feeder Train, passengers may watch the official tutorial video available at: https://kemend.ag/KCIC-Feeder.
- The Feeder Train is typically ready and waiting upon the arrival of the Whoosh train. Operating hours for the Feeder Train are from 07:11 AM until 10:11 PM (local time). The travel time from Padalarang Station to Bandung Station is approximately 20 minutes.
- Upon arrival at Bandung Station, passengers are advised to exit through the North Gate (Kebon Kawung). From Bandung Station, taxis are readily available to reach the Sheraton Bandung Hotel. The estimated fare ranges between IDR 100,000 and IDR 200,000 (approximately USD 6.10 to USD 12.20). For safety and reliability, it is recommended to use a “Blue Bird” taxi.
- For guidance on the transfer process from the Whoosh train to the Feeder Train, passengers may watch the official tutorial video available at: https://kemend.ag/KCIC-Feeder.
- The Feeder Train is typically ready and waiting upon the arrival of the Whoosh train. Operating hours for the Feeder Train are from 07:11 AM until 10:11 PM (local time). The travel time from Padalarang Station to Bandung Station is approximately 20 minutes.
- Upon arrival at Bandung Station, passengers are advised to exit through the North Gate (Kebon Kawung). From Bandung Station, taxis are readily available to reach the Sheraton Bandung Hotel. The estimated fare ranges between IDR 100,000 and IDR 200,000 (approximately USD 6.10 to USD 12.20). For safety and reliability, it is recommended to use a “Blue Bird” taxi.
3. Accommodation at the meeting venue and options close by
3.1 Official Venue Hotel
Sheraton Bandung Hotel & Towers (Venue)
Sheraton Bandung Hotel & Towers features 156 guest rooms, ranging from Deluxe Rooms to spacious suites. For events and gatherings, it provides multiple banquet and meeting spaces, including large conference and banquet halls suitable for both business and social occasions. The hotel also offers an airport shuttle service (available on request from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM, for a surcharge) as well as shuttle services to the train station and shopping centres.
● Special Rate for Delegates
Delegates can enjoy a special room rate at Sheraton Bandung Hotel & Towers. Book directly via this link: Sheraton Special Rate Reservation
● Pick-Up Service from Bandung Train Station
For delegates who require pick-up service from Bandung Train Station to Sheraton Bandung Hotel, please contact and book directly with:
Mita (Sales Coordinator)
Phone: +62 818 0407 5955
Email: [email protected]
3.2 Other nearby accommodation options
- The Jayakarta Suites Bandung
Address: Jl. Ir. H. Juanda No. 381A, Dago
Distance to Sheraton Hotel: ±450 meters (approximately 2 minutes by car)
Free shuttle service to and from the venue
- Swiss-Belresort Dago Heritage
Address: Jl. Lapangan Golf Dago Atas No. 78
Distance to Sheraton Hotel: ±2 km (approximately 10 minutes by car)
Taxi service to and from the venue
- Patra Bandung Hotel
Address: Jl. Ir. H. Juanda No. 132, Dago
Distance to Sheraton Hotel: ±2 km (approximately 13 minutes by car)
Free shuttle service to and from the venue (maximum 3-4 pax)
4. Visa information
All foreign delegates attending the APLMF Meeting in Indonesia are required to comply with the entry and visa regulations of the Government of the Republic of Indonesia. The visa policy depends on the nationality of each delegate, and Indonesia provides several options to facilitate short visits for official meetings, conferences, and business purposes. Currently, Indonesia offers the following entry schemes for international visitors:
4.1. Visa Exemption (Free Entry)
Applicable to citizens of selected countries for short visits (up to 30 days).
4.2. Visa on Arrival (VoA)
The B1 – Tourist (Visa on Arrival) visa is eligible for specific countries with a first stay permit of up to 30 days, starting from the arrival date. This stay permit is extendable once for another 30 days. It is eligible for conversion into another type of stay permit through a bridging visa mechanism. Information regarding Visa on Arrival can be found here.
Alternatively, you may apply for an E-VOA (Electronic Visa on Arrival), which allows travellers to obtain their visa prior to departure and facilitates a smoother entry upon arrival in Indonesia. To apply, please visit the following link.
For non-VoA economies, including Fiji, Kiribati, Samoa, and Tonga, we kindly request you to complete this form by 26 September 2025 and submit your personal details together with a copy of the passport information page bearing your photograph.
For more information on visa to Indonesia is available at https://www.imigrasi.go.id
5. Other useful information
5.1 Currency
The local currency is Rupiah. The notes include:
- Paper Currency: Rp100,000, Rp50,000, Rp20,000, Rp10,000, Rp5,000, Rp2,000, Rp1,000
- Coins: Rp500, Rp200, and Rp100.
- Major credit cards (VISA, MASTERCARD, etc) are accepted in restaurants and big stores.
5.2 Climate
In November, Bandung experiences warm temperatures and significant rainfall. The average temperature in Bandung typically ranges from 19°C to 27°C (66°F to 81°F)
5.3 Language
The official language in Indonesia is Indonesian (Bahasa Indonesia), spoken widely across Bandung. English is commonly used in hotels, restaurants, and major tourist areas, making communication convenient for travellers. However, not all taxi or public transportation drivers speak English fluently, so it is advised to have the address of your destination written down in Indonesian to ensure a smooth journey.
5.4 Electricity power supply
Indonesia Voltage is 220-240 volts AC. The power plugs used in Indonesia are of 2 pins (Type F)
5.1 Currency
The local currency is Rupiah. The notes include:
- Paper Currency: Rp100,000, Rp50,000, Rp20,000, Rp10,000, Rp5,000, Rp2,000, Rp1,000
- Coins: Rp500, Rp200, and Rp100.
- Major credit cards (VISA, MASTERCARD, etc) are accepted in restaurants and big stores.
5.2 Climate
In November, Bandung experiences warm temperatures and significant rainfall. The average temperature in Bandung typically ranges from 19°C to 27°C (66°F to 81°F)
5.3 Language
The official language in Indonesia is Indonesian (Bahasa Indonesia), spoken widely across Bandung. English is commonly used in hotels, restaurants, and major tourist areas, making communication convenient for travellers. However, not all taxi or public transportation drivers speak English fluently, so it is advised to have the address of your destination written down in Indonesian to ensure a smooth journey.
5.4 Electricity power supply
Indonesia Voltage is 220-240 volts AC. The power plugs used in Indonesia are of 2 pins (Type F)
6. Contact details of the host
Mochamad Ibnu Athoillah
Senior Verification Officer
Directorate of Metrology
[email protected]
+6285860000040 (Whatsapp)