Flying from Soekarno-Hatta Airport (CGK) to Pekanbaru Airport (PKU): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Soekarno-Hatta Airport to Pekanbaru Airport is 1 hour 45 minutes.
Pekanbaru's timezone is UTC+7, which is the same as Jakarta.
You can choose from 96 weekly Soekarno-Hatta Airport to Pekanbaru Airport flights. The 05:00 departure with Super Air Jet is the earliest flight you can take. Garuda Indonesia operates the last service of the day at 19:10.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your CGK to PKU flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the stress of rushing.
Be prepared for longer queues in popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
There are direct flights from Soekarno-Hatta Airport to Pekanbaru Airport, so getting to Pekanbaru (and then touring more of Indonesia!) is a cinch. Popular carriers that fly nonstop include:
The airline that tops the list for bookings on this route is Pelita Air.
Grumeti Air is the most punctual carrier offering CGK to PKU flights, with 70.77% of its services landing on time.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Soekarno-Hatta Airport to Pekanbaru Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Popular stopovers between CGK and PKU include:
Kuala Lumpur International Airport
Surabaya Airport
Batam Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Soekarno-Hatta Airport (CGK) to Pekanbaru Airport (PKU)
Currently, $94 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Soekarno-Hatta Airport to Pekanbaru Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is $188. Remember that fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
Book ten months before you travel. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap tickets from CGK to PKU.
Plan your trip for March. That's the cheapest month for flights from Soekarno-Hatta Airport to Pekanbaru Airport. If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest airfare across every month.
Save time looking for cheap flights from CGK to PKU by setting up a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification through the app when a lower fare pops up.
Tailor your flights using filters. Select your ideal departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Soekarno-Hatta Airport to Pekanbaru Airport.
Handy information about Soekarno-Hatta Airport (CGK)
73% of flights that leave from Soekarno-Hatta Airport touch down at their destination on schedule.
To discover the best way to travel from central Jakarta to Soekarno-Hatta Airport, use navigation tools like Google Maps. The airport is about 19 kilometres from the city centre.
Catching an early flight from Soekarno-Hatta Airport to Pekanbaru Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels close to CGK:
Arriving at Pekanbaru Airport (PKU)
Reserve a hotel near PKU if you're on a late Soekarno-Hatta Airport to Pekanbaru Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Enjoy the freedom to roam with a Pekanbaru Airport rental car. Book your wheels from TRAC Astra Rent A Car to explore parts of Pekanbaru that don't always get the spotlight.
Book your ride from Pekanbaru Airport several weeks in advance to get the best possible rate. If you're planning to travel during a peak period, you may want to book even earlier.
Getting from Pekanbaru Airport (PKU) to central Pekanbaru
Pekanbaru Airport to central Pekanbaru has a drive time of about 25 minutes. It's approximately 11 kilometres away.
It typically takes 45 minutes when travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Pekanbaru Airport (PKU)
The quietest month for a flight from Soekarno-Hatta Airport to Pekanbaru Airport is March, while April is the most popular. Pick the ideal time to go to Pekanbaru based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
Book your flight from Soekarno-Hatta Airport to Pekanbaru Airport for May if you'd like to go to Pekanbaru during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 23ºC (73ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF).
January has average temperatures of between 22ºC (72ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF). Look for cheap tickets from CGK to PKU sometime then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Indonesia
Medan is just one of the many cities in Indonesia waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Pekanbaru. Around 467 kilometres away to the north-west, well-known attractions include Medan Grand Mosque, Sipiso Piso Waterfall and Masjid Baiturrahman.
If you're interested in discovering another corner of Indonesia, head for Batam, roughly 306 kilometres east of Pekanbaru. Marina Beach, Masjid Baiturahman and Pantai Payung are key reasons to visit.