Turkey and Saudi Arabia Top Destinations for Indonesian Travelers during Pandemic

Pauline said that a tourist from Indonesia would only pay Rp 14 million for a trip to Turkey lasting six to seven days.

Avoiding the complicated and expensive destinations

Although Dubai, United Arab Emirates has opened its doors to foreign tourists, not many Indonesians have yet to fly to the destination.

The Arab country’s complex requirements for foreign travelers, including mandatory three PCR tests upon arrival, have been off-putting for Indonesian travelers.

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“Before taking an Emirates flight, tourists must present a PCR test result, then they must take another PCR test upon arriving in Dubai even though it is complimentary. When tourists from Indonesia return home, they must once again take another PCR test.”

Dubai’s intricate travel regulations for foreigners combined with its expensive nature make it less likely to be an outbound travel destination for Indonesians during the coronavirus pandemic.

(Writer: Syifa Nuri Khairunnisa | Editor: Anggara Wikan Prasetya)

Source: https://travel.kompas.com/read/2020/11/03/143100727/turki-dan-arab-saudi-diprediksi-jadi-destinasi-outbound-warga-indonesia