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Tjilik Riwut (PKY) is the airport in Palangka Raya that Subud members must arrive at to attend the World Congress. This airport only offers direct domestic flights from two cities - Jakarta (1hr 45min flight) and Surabaya (1hr 15min flight).

Currently, there are four airlines covering the routes that connect Jakarta and Surabaya with Palangka Raya, providing 8 flights per day and transporting an average of 1,300 passengers. These airlines are: Garuda, Citilink, Batik Air and Lion Air.

Please note that the WCOT recommends travellers book their domestic flights to Palangka Raya via Jakarta. This is due to the limited number of daily flights that service the route between Surabaya and Palangka Raya.

When booking your long-haul flight to Indonesia, consider trying to book it all the way through to Palangka Raya. Major airlines should be able to do this for you, and it will simplify your travel. However, try to ensure that your booking does not involve an overnight stay in Jakarta, if possible.

If booking through to PKY is not practical for some reason, the WCOT recommends that Subud members book their local flights with the professional travel agency below (owned by a Subud member):

Contact name: Ibu Dian (Ibu Dian is fluent in both English and Bahasa Indonesia)

Agency name: PT. Pelangi Dian Wisata

Phone/WhatsApp: +62 812 8830 8697

Email: dian.pdw091219@gmail.com

Payment options: Bank transfer, credit card, Wise transfers

Should you wish to proceed with booking Indonesian domestic flights yourself, there are a number of travel websites such as Agoda, Traveloka, and Booking. com, or you can book directly with the airlines.

Please note that once you have confirmed your participation in the World Congress, the WCOT advises members to book flights as soon as possible. Prices are typically subject to fluctuations and seat availability may also be limited. It would be ideal to book at least three months before the scheduled flight.

There is a comprehensive range of comfortable and economical accommodation options near both Jakarta and Surabaya airports. The WCOT recommends that Subud members stay at hotels close to the airport to minimise the risk of traffic delays. The WCOT will not be providing pickup services to and from Jakarta and Surabaya Airports.

Taxis are a readily available and reliable mode of transport within Jakarta, Surabaya and Palangka Raya. It is recommended that Congress attendees choose taxis that have a taximeter installed. The best-known taxi service in Indonesia is the Blue Bird Group, which also offers luxury ranges from Blue Bird, Silver Bird and Golden Bird.

The WCOT will provide airport shuttle services from Palangka Raya airport to all recommended hotels (detailed in the accommodation page) on:

♦ 17 July (all flights)

♦ 18 July (all flights)

♦ 19 July (only morning flights arriving no later than 12.30pm local time)

If members arrive at the Palangka Raya airport outside of the above mentioned days, you will have to organise transport to your hotel with a taxi, which costs between Rp. 100,000 - 300,000 (USD $6 - $20) depending on the destination, or your hotel may offer an airport shuttle service.

Shuttle services to the airport will also be available for participants who depart on 30th and 31st July.

Please return to your registration form to input your accommodation and local flight schedule once booked to ensure we include you in the airport shuttle service.

E-VISA & VISAS ON ARRIVAL

People from 86 countries are eligible for an Indonesian e-Visa (for full list, see official website linked below).

This visa costs Rp 500.000 (about USD $35) and provides a valid stay of up to 30 days, with the ability to extend for a further 30 days.

It is recommended that commercial websites are avoided when applying for e-Visas as these often charge high prices. Instead, please use the official Indonesian website and receive your visa digitally: https://molina.imigrasi.go.id/

A Visa on Arrival (VoA) is also available, which costs Rp 500,000 (about USD $35). If using foreign currency, it is recommended that visitors bring newer bills if possible. This visa can be extended for one month. For a list of VoA eligible countries, please see here.

ASEAN member countries are exempt from visa requirements. Standard immigration checks, such as a return ticket, sufficient budget, and itinerary, are often inspected before boarding flights to Indonesia or in the first port of entry.

For visitors travelling from countries that are not eligible for e-Visas and VoA’s, please consult with the Indonesian embassy or consulate in your country regarding visa requirements and travel restrictions.

In the case that an invitation letter is required, the WCOT is able to provide these upon request, should the circumstance be suitable. Please contact our congress office at office.wcot2024@subud.org.

WELLNESS AND HEALTH RECOMMENDATION

Palangka Raya does not have the same healthcare resources or accessibility infrastructure that may be found in Western cities. Moreover, the tropical location of Kalimantan, with its heat and humidity, can heighten the possibility of illness and disease. It is for these reasons that the WCOT cannot encourage the attendance of participants with delicate health conditions or who require specialised medical attention.

FIRST AID AND MEDICAL PROVISIONS

It is important to note that due to the hot, humid conditions found within Kalimantan, the risk of heat exhaustion, dehydration, infection, fever, and disease is significantly heightened. It is highly encouraged that all Subud members take the necessary precautions to mitigate against these risks. This includes remaining indoors during the hottest hours of the day, staying hydrated, using mosquito repellent during appropriate hours, and attending to open wounds as soon as they occur.

The WCOT will have designated health stations placed at each of the Congress venues to treat minor health ailments. These stations may include resources for rehydration and wound care. It is important to note that although there are local health clinics and general practitioners throughout Palangka Raya, people may need to fly to Bali or Jakarta for acute medical treatment.

Items that may be commonplace in other countries, but that are not typically available in Palangka Raya, include homoeopathic medicines, Bach Flower remedies and any other alternative medicine treatments, as well as natural insect repellent. Conventional medicines can typically be bought at chemists or prescribed by doctors in Palangka Raya.

TRAVEL & HEALTH INSURANCE

Before visiting Kalimantan, it is recommended that Subud members obtain health and accident insurance for travellers that includes coverage for emergency evacuation.