Your trip plan
Attending HEI 2026 — The 6th Halal Expo Indonesia?
A step-by-step plan for Jakarta, built backwards from the goal: arrive prepared, do the expo well, get back. Event dates: July 8, 2026 – July 12, 2026.
Now
Before you book
Visa & entry
If you need a visa, start the process well before July 8, 2026, processing can take several weeks.
Indonesia offers visa-on-arrival (about 30 days, extendable once) or an e-VOA to many nationalities; some are visa-free. Check current eligibility with Indonesian immigration.
General guidance only, always confirm requirements with the official embassy/consulate for your nationality.
Flights
Soekarno-Hatta International Airport (CGK), ~30km to centre
Halim Perdanakusuma Airport (HLP), ~12km to centre
1–2 weeks out
Before you fly
Connectivity & money
Telkomsel, Indosat and XL SIMs at CGK arrivals
eSIM: Airalo and similar eSIMs cover Indonesia
Plug: Type C / F (European 2-pin) · 230V / 50Hz
Indonesian Rupiah (IDR)
Cash matters at warungs and markets; cards and e-wallets (GoPay/OVO) work in malls and hotels.
Pack for the weather, July
High ~32°C · Low ~24°C
Dry season continues — hot and humid.
Light modest clothing and sun protection.
Save before you go
📿 A prayer-times app, or use the venue timetable in Phase 3 below.
🆘 Emergency: 112 · Police 110
During the expo
On the ground
Airport → venue & getting around
The MRT Jakarta north-south line, TransJakarta BRT buses and KRL commuter rail help you skip the traffic.
Stored-value cards work on the MRT, TransJakarta and KRL.
Gojek/Grab (cars and motorbike taxis) are the easiest way around; Blue Bird is a reliable metered taxi.
Eat, halal near the venue
- Sate Khas Senayan, Menteng
- Sentral Al Jazeerah, Cikini, Central Jakarta
- Plataran Menteng, Menteng, Central Jakarta
- Bumbu Desa, Cikini, Central Jakarta
- Turkuaz Restaurant, Kemang, South Jakarta
Prayer at the venue
| Day | Fajr | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed 8 Jul | 04:50 | 11:58 | 15:20 | 17:51 | 19:01 |
| Thu 9 Jul | 04:50 | 11:58 | 15:20 | 17:51 | 19:01 |
| Fri 10 Jul | 04:50 | 11:58 | 15:20 | 17:52 | 19:02 |
| Sat 11 Jul | 04:50 | 11:58 | 15:20 | 17:52 | 19:02 |
| Sun 12 Jul | 04:51 | 11:58 | 15:20 | 17:52 | 19:02 |
Approximate (Muslim World League method), confirm locally on the day.
A spare evening
Free time
Istiqlal Mosque
Sawah Besar, Central Jakarta
Sunda Kelapa Mosque
Menteng, Central Jakarta
Cut Meutia Mosque
Menteng, Central Jakarta
Jakarta Old Town (Kota Tua)
Pinangsia, West Jakarta
National Monument (Monas)
Central Jakarta
The reason you came
Your goal, make the most of it
Plan your day
Check the programme on the official event page and map out the zones you want to walk.
Event details →Is this for you?
This event is aimed at: Halal certification bodies, Importers, distributors & wholesalers, Retail & procurement buyers, Halal trade buyers across Southeast Asia.
Travel info sources: https://www.indonesia.travel · https://molina.imigrasi.go.id (e-VOA)