Updates on Arrival and Departure Procedures at Soekarno-Hatta Airport

Last update: 11 September 2022

Procedures at Soekarno-Hatta Airport – After a long wait, many countries finally open their international borders, t-mates! It’s quite a relief knowing that you can fly again to your favorite destinations, right? Regardless, you must remain extra cautious and comply with the strict protocols at the airports.

If you plan to go on a trip via Soekarno-Hatta International Airport, you must know the important procedures you need to follow. Here are some mandatory procedures you need to follow in the international and domestic terminals at Soekarno-Hatta Airport. 

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Don’t Forget These Important Things First

First and foremost, make sure you are healthy before going to other countries or cities in Indonesia. Good news is, the government has decided to put down the mask requirement in open places with no full crowds! Though don’t forget to wear your masks still in indoor places and bring essential items such as hand sanitizers and wet wipes. Remember to always protect yourself and others, t-mates!

Then, don’t forget to check the policies imposed by the airlines since each airline may also have different regulations. There are also travel documents and entry requirements required to be fulfilled. You don’t want your trip to get canceled because of some missing documents, do you?

And once you have fulfilled all of that, it’s time for you to fly by plane.

Pay Attention to These Departure and Arrival Procedures

Although flying by plane is already more accessible, some procedures still can’t be skipped. Let’s take a look at the departure and arrival procedures at Soekarno-Hatta International Airport!

1. International Flights (Arrival)

Once passengers arrive at Soekarno-Hatta International Airport, they must obey some procedures* before getting out of the airport as follows:

• Download PeduliLindungi app on Google Play Store or Apple App Store or through the PeduliLindungi website.
• Must show a COVID-19 certificate/card (digital or printed) showing that they are vaccinated second dose/booster, at least 14 days before departure.
  • The certificate/card must be written in English or the language of the country of origin.
• Fully vaccinated/boosted overseas travelers do not need to bring the results of the PCR/Antigen test.
• Passengers who have received the second or third dose of vaccine at least 14 days before departure are allowed to continue their journey.
• Quarantine for 5 x 24 hours for passengers who have just received the first dose of vaccine or who have not received the vaccine.
  • Then the second RT-PCR test will be on the 4th day of quarantine
• Fill out the E-Customs Declaration at this link.

More specifically, passengers also have to go through checkpoints* as follows:

• Checkpoint 1
  Go to the holding area for data collection for migrant workers, students, government employees, and other Indonesian citizens or travelers outside the previous criteria.
• Checkpoint 2
  Head to the health document verification area and show the verified documents, including the vaccination certificate, and other documents required.
• Checkpoint 3
  Passengers who have not received the vaccine must undergo a PCR test in a booth located at the International Arrivals Area of ​​Terminal 3 Soekarno-Hatta Airport. This COVID-19 test service will be carried out by a health care facility provider (fasyankes). Then passengers will also get vaccines according to the government program.
• Checkpoint 4
  Head to the Immigration and Customs and Excise process. Passengers who have received the second dose of the vaccine can immediately continue their journey.
• Checkpoint 5
  If the RT-PCR test result is positive, the passenger will go to the holding area to prepare for quarantine under the supervision of the COVID-19 Air Task Force personnel. If the test result is negative, the passenger may continue his journey.
• Checkpoint 6
  Passengers who receive quarantine preparations must go to land transportation to be delivered to a designated quarantine location or continue their journey to their respective accommodations for those who do not require quarantine.

2. International Flights (Departure)

If you want to fly from Indonesia to other countries via Soekarno-Hatta International Airport, you must prepare the documents needed to flee abroad. Make sure to read and follow the information and policy from the authorities of your desired country. Some general entry requirements* to prepare are as follows:

3. Domestic Flights (Arrival/Departure)

Planning to take domestic flights from Soekarno-Hatta International Airport? Similarly, the requirements are not that different than arrival with domestic flights at the airport. Make sure you fulfill the following requirements*: 

Domestic Travel Requirements Using Air, Sea, and Land Transportation Modes

Already take note of all of the procedures, t-mates? You can also find the complete information here. Yipee, you can go to your favorite destinations by plane again! Let’s Explore the World Safely with tiket.com!

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Stay safe and have a great holiday, t-mates! 

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*The information is valid at the time of writing. Terms and Conditions apply.