Flying from King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) to Soekarno-Hatta International Airport (CGK): what you need to know
Take a direct flight from King Abdulaziz International Airport to Soekarno-Hatta International Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 10 hours 10 minutes.
The timezone in Jakarta is UTC+7, which is four hours ahead of Jeddah.
Flights from JED to CGK start at 00:01 — the first with Garuda Indonesia. The last departure is at 23:10 with Saudia. In total, you can choose from 56 weekly King Abdulaziz International Airport to Soekarno-Hatta International Airport flights.
Your JED to CGK flight won't wait if you're running late, so get to the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
During popular months such as August, it's best to get to the airport earlier than usual. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're travelling during a high season in general.
Garuda Indonesia has direct flights from King Abdulaziz International Airport to Soekarno-Hatta International Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to discover the sights in Jakarta — and maybe even more of Indonesia if time allows.
The majority of travellers choose to travel with Garuda Indonesia on this route.
The most punctual carrier that operates JED to CGK flights is Saudia. Its services land as planned 70.83% of the time.
If you want to explore another city along the way, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from King Abdulaziz International Airport to Soekarno-Hatta International Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between JED and CGK:
Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport
Kuala Lumpur International Airport
Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) to Soekarno-Hatta International Airport (CGK)
Currently, $311 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way King Abdulaziz International Airport to Soekarno-Hatta International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $641. Keep in mind that fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
Book six months before you want to fly. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from JED to CGK.
May is the cheapest month for flights from King Abdulaziz International Airport to Soekarno-Hatta International Airport. If you need to fly at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest airfares across every month.
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Handy information about King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED)
King Abdulaziz International Airport has a strong on-time record, making delays less likely. Departures from JED land on schedule 81.7% of the time.
To get to King Abdulaziz International Airport from central Jeddah, it'll take about 20 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 19 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Get your break off to a relaxed start by staying near JED. Whether you have an early flight from King Abdulaziz International Airport to Soekarno-Hatta International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these stays are the answer:
Arriving at Soekarno-Hatta International Airport (CGK)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late King Abdulaziz International Airport to Soekarno-Hatta International Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near CGK instead:
Grab a Soekarno-Hatta International Airport rental car and discover Jakarta and beyond with your own wheels. TRAC Astra Rent A Car, Avis and Europcar are top outlets to choose from here.
Lock in the lowest price by booking your vehicle from Soekarno-Hatta International Airport about one week before your travel date.
Getting from Soekarno-Hatta International Airport (CGK) to central Jakarta
From Soekarno-Hatta International Airport, Jakarta is approximately 32 kilometres away. It takes around 35 minutes to get to the centre driving.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey of roughly 1 hour 30 minutes.
When to fly to Soekarno-Hatta International Airport (CGK)
It's time to work out your trip dates for your flight from King Abdulaziz International Airport to Soekarno-Hatta International Airport. July is the most popular month to head to Jakarta. If you prefer a more low-key vibe, go in February.
Before locking in your flight from King Abdulaziz International Airport to Soekarno-Hatta International Airport, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. October is the warmest month in Jakarta, with the temperature ranging from 25ºC (77ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).
July sees average temperatures of between 24ºC (75ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF). Search for cheap tickets from JED to CGK sometime around then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Indonesia
Jakarta is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of Indonesia just waiting to be explored. Around 121 kilometres south-east of Jakarta, a visit to Bandung will keep your itinerary packed. Start with attractions like Braga Street, Gedung Sate and Bandung Geological Museum (Museum Geologi).
If you want to check out another corner of Indonesia, consider Bekasi, roughly 19 kilometres east of Jakarta. TUGU BEKASI JAKARTA TENGGARA, Hutan Kota Bekasi and Taman Putri are highlights.