Indonesia Aviation Permits
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Civil Aviation Authority
- Name: Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA)
- Website: https://hubud.dephub.go.id
- Contact: DGCA, Ministry of Transportation, Jakarta | Tel: +62 21 351 1755 | Permit applications MUST go through registered permit agents
Estimated Processing Time
Requirements by Operation Type
Private flights require DGCA permit and security clearance for certain areas. Military clearance for some routes.
Non-scheduled flights require DGCA permit, 7 business days. Complex due to island geography.
Bilateral agreements via DGCA Indonesia.
Overflight Permit
- Required: Yes
- Authority: DGCA / Ministry of Foreign Affairs / Ministry of Defence
- Lead Time: 3 business days (official); allow 5+ due to three-ministry chain
- Validity: 7 days from approved schedule
- Fees: No CAA processing fees; navigation fees based on flat rate (not distance). Multi-stop = higher fees.
THREE-MINISTRY APPROVAL CHAIN: (1) Ministry of Foreign Affairs (diplomatic clearance), (2) Ministry of Defence (security clearance), (3) Ministry of Transportation/DGCA (flight clearance). All three must approve sequentially. Only REGISTERED PERMIT AGENTS can submit applications -- operators cannot apply directly.
1. Appoint a REGISTERED PERMIT AGENT in Indonesia (MANDATORY -- operators cannot apply directly) 2. Agent submits overflight request sequentially through: - Step 1: Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) -- diplomatic clearance - Step 2: Ministry of Defence (Mindef) -- security clearance - Step 3: Ministry of Transportation/DGCA -- flight clearance 3. Allow at least 3 business days (5+ recommended) 4. All three ministries operate Mon-Fri 0800-1700 local 5. No CAA processing fees; flat-rate navigation fees 6. Permit valid 7 days 7. Flight plan must reference permit number from DGCA/MoT
Landing Permit
- Required: Yes
- Authority: DGCA / MFA / Mindef
- Lead Time: 3-4 business days (official); 5-7 recommended due to three-ministry chain
- Validity: 7 days; domestic special permit valid 30 days
- Fees: No CAA processing fees; flat-rate navigation fees (not distance-based). Multi-stop fees higher. Invoice shows one total, not itemized.
Three-ministry sequential approval required. Only registered permit agents can apply. Originals of all documents must be carried onboard. Multiple stops limited to: customs/immigration clearance, tech stop (fuel only), or emergency landing. Cabotage prohibited for charter; private operators less restricted for domestic movement. Domestic special permit: 3-4 business days, valid 30 days.
1. Appoint a REGISTERED PERMIT AGENT (MANDATORY) 2. Agent processes through three-ministry chain: - MFA (diplomatic) -> Mindef (security) -> DGCA (flight clearance) 3. Allow 3-4 business days (5-7 recommended) 4. Provide: aircraft airworthiness, registration, worldwide insurance, AOC (charter), crew licenses 5. CARRY ORIGINALS of all documents onboard 6. Flat-rate navigation fees (multi-stop = higher fees) 7. Multiple stops limited to customs clearance, tech stops, or emergency 8. For domestic sectors: apply for domestic special permit (3-4 days, valid 30 days) 9. Permit valid 7 days; schedule changes outside this require revision
Cabotage
No (charter prohibited; private less restricted)
General Remarks
Three-ministry sequential approval chain makes Indonesia one of the more complex operating environments. Registered permit agent is mandatory -- no direct applications. Soekarno-Hatta (WIII) Jakarta is the main GA airport. Bali Ngurah Rai (WADD) is popular for bizav. Carry original documents onboard.