Key hubs
Yogyakarta airport and railway station
- Airport
- Yogyakarta International Airport (YIA), in Kulon Progo Regency, about 45 km from the city centre; the airport rail link takes roughly 35 to 40 minutes to Yogyakarta station. Adisutjipto Airport (JOG) in Sleman has limited commercial flights.
- Railway station
- Yogyakarta (Tugu) station, code YK, beside Jalan Malioboro, serves long-distance trains and the airport rail link; Lempuyangan station serves economy trains
- Getting around
- Becak, taxis, ride-hailing apps and the Trans Jogja bus; a car with a driver is easiest for Borobudur, Prambanan and Kaliurang
How to reach Yogyakarta by air
Yogyakarta International Airport (YIA), code YIA, is about 45 km from the centre in Kulon Progo Regency; the airport rail link to Yogyakarta station takes about 35 to 40 minutes. YIA has flights to Kuala Lumpur and Singapore, and we could not verify direct flights from India, so check airlines for connections via Jakarta or Southeast Asian hubs.
How to reach Yogyakarta by train
Yogyakarta (Tugu) station, code YK, sits beside Jalan Malioboro and handles long-distance trains and the airport rail link. Lempuyangan station handles economy services. Trains connect to Jakarta, Bandung, Surabaya and Solo; check KAI for current timetables.
How to reach Yogyakarta by road
Yogyakarta is linked by road to Solo, Semarang and the rest of Java. Long-distance buses use Giwangan terminal. Prambanan lies on the Yogyakarta to Solo highway.
Getting around Yogyakarta
Becak, taxis, ride-hailing apps and the Trans Jogja bus operate in the city. For Borobudur, Prambanan and Kaliurang, a car with a driver is easiest. The central sights are flat but pavements are narrow.
For parents and senior travellers
Easy transfers to and in Yogyakarta
- Borobudur and Prambanan involve long open walks and steep stone steps. Go as far as is comfortable, and book a car with a driver who can wait nearby.
- Pavements are uneven and shared with motorbikes. Use a becak or taxi for short distances between sights rather than walking in the heat.
- Rain is heavy from November to March and stone steps get slippery. Wear shoes with grip and carry a light rain jacket.
- Take travel insurance that covers medical care and evacuation, and ask your hotel to identify the nearest large hospital before you need one.
- Carry dry vegetarian snacks, as meals on day trips may not suit your diet. Drink bottled water and be careful with ice.
- Ask the airline or railway for wheelchair or porter assistance when you book, not on the day.
- Pre-book the pickup from the airport or station, so nobody has to negotiate with drivers after a long journey.
- Choose arrivals in daylight where you can, and keep the first afternoon free to rest.