Travelling from Soekarno-Hatta Airport (CGK) to Manado Airport (MDC): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from Soekarno-Hatta Airport to Manado Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 3 hours 25 minutes.
Manado's timezone is UTC+8, making Manado one hour ahead of Jakarta.
Every week, there are 43 Soekarno-Hatta Airport to Manado Airport flights.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to board your CGK to MDC flight.
During popular months such as August, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than usual. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're travelling during peak periods in general.
With direct flights from Soekarno-Hatta Airport to Manado Airport operated by a number of airlines, getting to Manado (and then other corners of Indonesia) is a breeze. Here's who you can fly nonstop with:
The airline most travellers prefer to fly with on this route is BatikAir Indonesia.
Indonesia AirAsia tops the rankings as the most punctual carrier for CGK to MDC flights, with 98.36% of services reaching their destination on schedule.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Soekarno-Hatta Airport to Manado Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or perhaps explore a new destination along the way. Check out these options between CGK and MDC:
Surabaya Airport
Makassar Airport
Sorong Airport
Handy information about Soekarno-Hatta Airport (CGK)
73% of flights that take off from Soekarno-Hatta Airport land at their destination on time.
To discover the best way to get from central Jakarta to Soekarno-Hatta Airport, use navigation apps like Google Maps. The airport is about 19 kilometres from the city centre.
Catching an early flight from Soekarno-Hatta Airport to Manado Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these hotels close to CGK:
Arriving at Manado Airport (MDC)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Soekarno-Hatta Airport to Manado Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near MDC instead:
Lock in the best rate by booking your ride from Manado Airport about one week before your travel date.
Getting from Manado Airport (MDC) to central Manado
Manado Airport to central Manado has a drive time of about 25 minutes. It's approximately 13 kilometres away.
It takes roughly 40 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
When to fly to Manado Airport (MDC)
September is the most popular month for flights from Soekarno-Hatta Airport to Manado Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, visit Manado in March.
When reserving your flight from Soekarno-Hatta Airport to Manado Airport, consider the kind of weather you enjoy. September is the warmest month in Manado, with temperatures ranging from 22ºC (72ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).
If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from CGK to MDC in February. Average temperatures are between 21ºC (70ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF) then.
Explore more of Indonesia
Gorontalo is just one of the many cities in Indonesia waiting to be explored after you've experienced Manado. Around 225 kilometres away to the south-west, popular attractions include Botubarani Beach, Oluhuta Beach and Baiturrahim Great Mosque.
Ternate is another sought-after destination in Indonesia and is around 290 kilometres east of Manado. No journey is complete without seeing Sulamadaha beach, Masjid Raya Al Munawwar Ternate and Lake Tolire Kecil.