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Cheap Flights to Surabaya
| Most popular in | March | High demand for flights, 17% potential price rise |
| Cheapest in | November | Best time to find cheap flights, 9% potential price drop |
| Average price | AED 1498 | Price for this month |
| Cheapest price | AED 7818 | From Dubai to Surabaya |
Cheapest prices for Surabaya flights by month
When is the best time to book flights to Surabaya?
Booking 31 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights to Surabaya. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.
Which day is cheapest to fly to Surabaya?
At the moment, Friday is the most economical day to take a flight to Surabaya. Thursday is likely to be the most costly.
What time of day is cheapest to fly?
To get the best value, try booking a flight in the morning when visiting Surabaya. Generally the prices will increase for flights in the afternoon as these tend to have higher demand.
Located on the Indonesian island of Java, Surabaya is best known for its proximity to the tropical paradise of Bali, just a 45 minute plane ride away. The city also attracts lovers of Asian cuisine due to its wealth of eating places, both formal and casual, as well as explorers seeking a starting point from which to trek the backcountry. Cultural historians are also known to flock to Indonesia’s second city due to its prominent role in the Indonesian Revolution. Indeed, so revered is Surabaya in the independence story that it is known as the City of Heroes.
For those making the trip to Bali, the world is your oyster. Festivals and musical events happen throughout the year, with something going on almost every week. The annual Arts Festival, held at the end of June until the beginning of July, is a must-see as it allows visitors to get a true taste of Indonesian culture and art. The Kite Festival at the end of July is also worth checking-out, as are the bullock races held throughout the year.
When to fly to Surabaya
Due to the city’s tropical climate, temperatures are consistent throughout the year, remaining within the 24C-32C range. However, Indonesia is also prime monsoon territory, and the country is drenched from November until May/June. Accordingly, visit during the dry season, July-October and avoid the wet weather as well as the humidity. If you are unable to miss the wet season, check-out the Surabaya Culture Parade in late April. This popular event features performing arts and traditional processions, and often runs well into May.
July sees the Surabaya celebrate its sister city connection with Kochi, Japan when it hosts the traditional Japanese Yosakai Dance Festival. Also staged in July is the Surabaya Cross Culture Art Festival, and offers visitors an insight into a wealth of traditional cultures outside of Indonesia, including China and South Korea.
Getting around Surabaya
The majority of Surabaya’s buses operate from Purabaya bus terminal at Bungurasih, six miles (9.5 km) south of the city centre. Damri buses run between the bus terminal and the city centre, but are often crowded due to their popularity. The best damri option is the P1 service from the bus terminal, and it will drop you off at the Jl Tunjungan/Jl Pemuda intersection. The city is easily navigated by foot, but you might want to copy the locals and hire either a bicycle or a moped.
