Book your tickets via a travel agent for maximum ease.
Make sure to reconfirm your tickets after booking. Many Indonesian airlines overbook, and if you don't reconfirm, your seat might be given to another passenger.
Choose your destination. Merpati Nusantara Airlines flies to locations like Singapore, Batam, Surabaya, Jogjakarta, Medan, Padang, Pakanbaru, Denpasar, Ujungpandang, Merauke and Bima.
Be aware that Merpati Nusantara Airlines is an expanding airline. It was originally created to serve as a state airline, but was eventually taken over by Garuda Indonesia Group. The company has been actively seeking new aircraft and plans to offer expanded services. Check the airline's Web site for updated information on its services.
Choose the type of aircraft you want to fly on. Merpati Nusantara Airlines has a large fleet, comprised of the following aircraft: 2 BAe 748 Series 2As, 12 Boeing 737-200s, 3 Boeing 737-300s, 3 Fokker 100s, 23 Fokker F28 Mk4000s, 6 Fokker F27 Mk500s, 5 Fokker F27 Mk500Fs, 13 Indonesian Aerospace CN-235-100s, 9 Indonesian Aerospace 212-200s and 8 De Havilland Canada DHC-6-300 Twin Otters. The 737s are relatively large aircraft, suitable for flights carrying 100 or more passengers.
Know which airport you'll be flying out of. Merpati Nusantara Airlines is based in Jakarta--Indonesia's capital--on the island of Java. The hub of Merpati Nusantara Airlines is Soekarno-Hatta International Airport.
Visit the company's Web site (see Resources below) to learn more about Merpati Nusantara.
Know that Soekarno-Hatta International Airport is located about 12 miles west of Jakarta.
Keep in mind that the Soekarno-Hatta International Airport has two terminals. The first terminal, Terminal 1, caters mainly to domestic flights. The second terminal, Terminal 2, services primarily international flights.
Find your terminal and gate. If you are traveling on a domestic Merpati flight, you need to be in Terminal 2F. Those booked on international Merpati flights need to be in Terminal 2E.
Get a bite to eat. Soekarno-Hatta International Airport is home to a few restaurants, as well as ATMs, a bureau de change, a post office, an Internet cafe, a medical care clinic, duty-free shops and a prayer room.
