Travelling from King Khaled International Airport (RUH) to Soekarno-Hatta International Airport (CGK): what you need to know
Jakarta's timezone is UTC+7, making Jakarta four hours ahead of Riyadh.
Leave enough time to catch your RUH to CGK flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling during a peak month such as July? Major public holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
If you'd like to break up your flight, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from King Khaled International Airport to Soekarno-Hatta International Airport. These are the top stopovers between RUH and CGK:
Bandaranaike International Airport
Dubai Airport
Hamad International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from King Khaled International Airport (RUH) to Soekarno-Hatta International Airport (CGK)
$310 is currently the best price for a one-way King Khaled International Airport to Soekarno-Hatta International Airport flight. Return flights start from $706. These prices may change based on demand.
It's usually smart to book early if you want to get cheap tickets from RUH to CGK. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to departure.
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Handy information about King Khaled International Airport (RUH)
King Khaled International Airport maintains a strong on-time performance, so flight disruptions are less likely. Departures from RUH arrive on schedule 86.76% of the time.
To get to King Khaled International Airport from central Riyadh, it takes about 35 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 40 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Booked an early flight from King Khaled International Airport to Soekarno-Hatta International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays near RUH:
Arriving at Soekarno-Hatta International Airport (CGK)
If you're landing on a late King Khaled International Airport to Soekarno-Hatta International Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting shortly after at one of these accommodation options near CGK:
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 providers to choose from here.
Lock in the lowest price by booking your vehicle from Soekarno-Hatta International Airport around one week in advance of your trip.
Getting from Soekarno-Hatta International Airport (CGK) to central Jakarta
Soekarno-Hatta International Airport is roughly 32 kilometres from the centre of Jakarta. The drive time takes about 35 minutes.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey of around 1 hour 30 minutes.
When to fly to Soekarno-Hatta International Airport (CGK)
It's time to choose your dates for your flight from King Khaled International Airport to Soekarno-Hatta International Airport. July is the busiest month to visit Jakarta. If you like a more laid-back vibe, go in February.
The warmest month in Jakarta is October, with the temperature ranging between 25ºC (77ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Lock in your flights from King Khaled International Airport to Soekarno-Hatta International Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
July sees average temperatures of between 24ºC (75ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF). Search for cheap tickets from RUH to CGK sometime then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Indonesia
Jakarta has plenty going for it, but there are so many other corners of Indonesia waiting to be discovered. About 121 kilometres south-east of Jakarta, a trip to Bandung will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with popular sights like Braga Street, Gedung Sate and Bandung Geological Museum (Museum Geologi).
If you want to check out another corner of Indonesia, consider Bekasi, about 19 kilometres east of Jakarta. TUGU BEKASI JAKARTA TENGGARA, Hutan Kota Bekasi and Taman Putri are the start of reasons to visit.