About Bandung
- With about 2.5 million people, Bandung is one of the ten biggest cities in Indonesia.
- It lies in West Java.
- Jakarta, the largest city in Indonesia, is about 115 km away.
- Close by: Paseh (26 km), Sumedang (35 km) and Banjar (36 km).
Dating by city / Indonesia / West Java / Bandung
Dating in Bandung
Members from Bandung and towns within 50 km who make their profile public will appear here.
First-date ideas for Bandung
Skip the dinner reservation for a first date in Bandung. A coffee, a gallery or a walk through a market gives you something to talk about and an easy way to end it after an hour.
Staying safe
- Meet in busy public places and tell a friend where you are going.
- Never send money to people you met online.
- Report and block anyone who makes you uncomfortable.
Questions about dating in Bandung
How far around Bandung can I search?
Within 50 km of Bandung there are 10 towns and cities — Banjar, Sumedang and Purwakarta among them — with more than 3.6 million residents in all. In the app you choose the distance yourself: from 10 km to 500 km, or “Any distance”.
Is online dating in Bandung free on YADate?
Yes. YADate is a free online dating site, in Bandung and everywhere else: profiles, search filters, likes, messages, voice messages and gifts cost nothing, and there is no premium plan. The only limits are daily caps against spam, such as 40 new conversations a day.
Are the profiles near Bandung real?
YADate never creates fake profiles or writes on behalf of people who don't exist. A moderator checks every photo before it appears, every member confirms an email address, and any profile can be reported. Anyone who asks for money or pushes you to move to another app straight away is worth reporting.
Can I date someone from outside Bandung?
Yes. In the filters you can search around any other city, in Indonesia or abroad.
Around Bandung: districts and suburbs
Dating tips
Profile & photos
How to write a profile that gets replies
Your profile is your first hello. How to write a few honest lines and choose photos that make people want to start a conversation.
First messages
First messages that actually start a conversation
“Hi, how are you?” rarely gets far. How to write a first message that is easy and pleasant to answer — with examples you can adapt.
First dates
First date ideas that are easy and safe
The best first dates are short, public and relaxed. Ideas that leave room to talk — plus simple safety habits that let you enjoy the meeting.