Papua · Indonesia
Jayapura travel guide
Jayapura is a city in Papua, Indonesia, home to about 413,000 people.
- Nearest airport
- DJJ21 km · Dortheys Hiyo Eluay International Airport
- Currency
- IDRrupiah
- Time zone
- Asia/Jayapura
- Language
- Indonesian
About
About Jayapura
Jayapura (formerly Hollandia (1910–1962), Kota Baru (1962–1963), Soekarnopura (1963–1968)) is the capital and largest city of the Indonesian province of Papua on the island of New Guinea. It is situated on the northern coast of the island and covers an area of 835.48 km2 (322.58 sq mi).
Papua has always been considered the most ignored part of Indonesia, in terms of development and tourism; a reputation that stems from the very far distance from other big cities in the nation. Jayapura began as a trading post nestled on a bay right at the centre of New Guinea, further developed by the Dutch in the 1900s as a port of entry to explore Eastern New Guinea, and gave the name Hollandia which means "the village of the Dutch".
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Things to do
What to see and do in Jayapura
See
- General MacArthur Memorial
- Base G Beach
- Hamadi Beach
- Harlem Beach
- Pasir 6 Beach
- Kali Biru Genyem
- Lake Imfote
- Lake Sentani
- Jayapura City Hill
- Teletubbies Hill
- Border Post Skouw
- Youtefa Bridge
Do
- Lake Sentani Festival
- Lukas Enemble Stadium Complex
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When to go
The best time to visit Jayapura
Jayapura has no month that is both mild and dry by the measure used here. November is the warmest month, with average highs of 32 °C; January is the wettest, with about 310 mm of rain.
Comfortable means average daytime high between 18 °C and 29 °C and under 80 mm of rain in the month. Averages for 1991–2020 over the surrounding area, a grid square about 50 km across, so a coast or a nearby mountain can make the town itself warmer or cooler. Data: CRU TS v4.10, Climatic Research Unit, University of East Anglia (Open Database License).
Getting there
Getting to Jayapura: airports and arrival
The nearest airport with scheduled flights is Dortheys Hiyo Eluay International Airport (DJJ), about 21 km from the city centre in a straight line; Vanimo Airport (VAI, 69 km) is also within reach.
Getting around
The public transport system consists of numerous minivans which have their destination route printed on the side. Each trip usually costs Rp6,000 per person. Dedicated drivers can be arranged through the Swiss-Bel hotel for around Rp800,000 per day.
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DJJ · Dortheys Hiyo Eluay International Airport
VAI · Vanimo Airport
Local knowledge
Eating, drinking and staying safe in Jayapura
Drink
Drinking in Jayapura is limited. Most restaurants will serve Bintang beer if you ask; however, it may not necessarily be cold. There are some bars and nightclubs in Entrop (5-min drive from the city), but they are not heavily frequented. The Swiss Belhotel bar is nice, but quiet.
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Questions
Jayapura: questions travellers ask
When is the best time to visit Jayapura?
Jayapura has no month that is both mild and dry by the measure used here. November is the warmest month, with average highs of 32 °C; January is the wettest, with about 310 mm of rain.
Which airport is closest to Jayapura?
The nearest airport with scheduled flights is Dortheys Hiyo Eluay International Airport (DJJ), about 21 km from the city centre in a straight line; Vanimo Airport (VAI, 69 km) is also within reach.
What currency is used in Jayapura?
rupiah (IDR).
Nearby
Destinations near Jayapura
Sources: city facts from Wikidata and Wikipedia; airports from OurAirports; climate from CRU TS v4.10 (University of East Anglia Climatic Research Unit), 1991–2020 monthly means, 0.5° grid; places to stay, guest scores and amenities from each operator's own public pages. How this guide is made.