Surabaya is Indonesia's second-largest city — the East Java metropolis that is the heart of Javanese culture, commerce, and history. Arab quarters, Dutch colonial architecture, a WWII submarine you can board, and Mount Bromo volcano (under three hours away) make Surabaya a versatile destination.
2M
visitors/year
Best time to visit
April–October (dry season, best for Bromo trip)
Top sights & experiences
- 🌋 Mount Bromo volcano
- ⚓ WWII submarine KRI Pasopati
- 🕌 Arab Quarter — Ampel Mosque
- 🏛️ Tugu Pahlawan — Heroes Monument
- 🏘️ Sunan Ampel Heritage Site
- 🦁 Surabaya Zoo & House of Sampoerna
Perfect for
AdventureCultureNature
Plan your Surabaya trip with AI
Flights from Helsinki, the best hotels and a full day-by-day itinerary — free, in seconds.
Find flights to SurabayaSee also
Explore more destinations
Open Taival AI →