CITY Sultan Hasanuddin International Air in Makassar at 2019 it's far different from the 1990s. The building is so magnificent. The facilities are complete.
Paradiva will not be bored despite having to transit for hours. Many activities can be done during transit at an airport as wide 381 hectares of it. The following experience Diva Travel fill in time for 9 transit hours at Hasanuddin Airport at 21 July 2019.
Bath
One of the advantages of Hasanuddin Airport is the availability of shower room facilities. Not all airports in Indonesia provide this facility. The shower room is a special room for a shower.
At Hasanuddin Airport, shower room is equipped with liquid shower soap and shampoo. That means, Paradiva only needs to prepare towels and changing clothes. Even though you showered before you left for Soekarno-Hatta Airport at 2 morning, Diva Travel took the time to take a bath again at Hasanuddin Airport. The purpose, so that the body is fresher and the mood is maintained.
Salat
Arrived at Hasanuddin Airport at dawn. Selain shower room, This airport also provides mosque and musala facilities complete with prayer tools. There is 1 mosque, 1 musala in the arrival area, 1 musala in the basement, and 2 musala in the departure lounge waiting room area 2.
After bathing and ablution, Travel Diva Salat Fajr in musala located in the departure lounge waiting area 2. Mukena available there is clean.
Sleep
Since the day is still too early to start the activity and a number of cafes are still closed, Diva Travel decided to take a nap. There are several areas that a traveler usually uses to sleep. Musala in the basement, waiting room chairs and front gates in the airport area. Diva Travel chooses to sleep in a chair near the musala because it is quiet and this area is not much for people to pass at dawn.
Culinary tour
No need to leave the airport to taste the culinary delights of Makassar. Some restaurants such as Café Sakti and Toraja Food Hall can visit Paradiva to eat local menus. Diva Travel chose Café Sakti because it offers a variety of alternative foods from Makassar. The selected menu is Coto Makassar, Makassar Brains and Jalangkote.
Short Trip to the Beach
If bored at the airport, Paradiva can take a short trip to Losari Beach. From Hasanuddin, this beach can be reached in time 30 minute. For hunters and sunrise lovers like Diva Travel, Losari Beach is the right destination. Taking a picture of the sun just starting from the contest is also obligatory.
After enjoying the sunrise, Paradiva can have breakfast Rice Yellow Riburane. The former President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono's favorite yellow rice is available in 2 size, ordinary and jumbo. Choice of side dishes quite a lot, namely boiled eggs, fried lung, pumpkin and jackfruit vegetables, Floss, potato, crackers and sambal.
Not far from Losari Beach there is also the Aroma Coto Crow Restaurant. Coto Makassar in this restaurant is famous for its delicious gravy and soft meat texture.
Buy a souvenir
Buy souvenirs, both for themselves and souvenirs, Paradiva can do at the airport. There are several souvenir shops there. A typical Toraja woven fabric, disco beans, Makassar brains to wasp oil, eucalyptus and lemongrass are sold at the store.
Because already have some typical Toraja woven fabric, Diva Travel only buys disco nuts and eucalyptus oil.
Massage
Departing early in the morning from Jakarta certainly makes the body a little tired. The biological clock also changes for a moment. When the body is supposed to rest and sleep, precisely used for traveling. To restore stamina and physical fitness, massage can be the best choice.
There are several comfortable massage spots in the lounge area at Hasanuddin Airport. Paradiva can get a massage there.
Recharge cellphone batteries
Don't let Paradiva's cellphone battery run out while traveling. Comfort and smoothness of the trip can be hampered if the cellphone dies. Paradiva will have difficulty communicating with family, coworkers and friends. Even worse when unable to communicate with the inviting travel bureau.
At Hasanuddin Airport there is a special spot for refills. Diva Travel utilizes transit time to recharge cellphones and power bank batteries. As a result, the trip went smoothly and Diva Travel was able to communicate with the pickup team when they arrived in Palu.
Taking pictures
Existing on social media is not just a form of narcissism. But it can be a place to share information and travel tips. Shoot photos of interesting spots while at Hasanuddin Airport. Then post on Instagram and Facebook. Shhh, Paradiva can also make videos to be uploaded on YouTube. Who knows you could be a famous YouTuber like Rina Ricis or Atta Halilintar.
That's it 9 activities that can Paradiva, especially hijabers, do while transiting for hours at Hasanuddin International Airport, Makassar. If you want to drive away time by traveling outside the airport, don't forget to calculate travel time and traffic jams on the road. Don't miss the flight because you are late returning to the airport.
