Flying from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) to Yogyakarta International Airport (YIA): what you need to know
The timezone in Yogyakarta is UTC+7, which is four hours behind Sydney.
To ensure you catch your SYD to YIA flight, leave plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
You can expect bigger queues during popular months like April. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
How to find the cheapest flights from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) to Yogyakarta International Airport (YIA)
$267 is currently the best price for a one-way Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Yogyakarta International Airport flight. Return flights start at $525. These prices may change based on demand.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from SYD to YIA, book ahead. Airlines generally offer lower fares when flights are first released.
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Handy information about Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD)
69.62% of flights taking off from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport touch down at their destination on schedule.
Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport is about 18 kilometres from central Sydney. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The journey on public transport usually takes 25 minutes.
Have an early flight from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Yogyakarta International Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays near SYD:
Arriving at Yogyakarta International Airport (YIA)
Book a hotel near YIA if you're taking a late Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Yogyakarta International Airport flight. Settle into one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Getting from Yogyakarta International Airport (YIA) to central Yogyakarta
Yogyakarta International Airport is approximately 40 kilometres from the centre of Yogyakarta. Driving there takes about 1 hour 5 minutes.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 2 hours 10 minutes.
When to fly to Yogyakarta International Airport (YIA)
It's time to choose your dates for your flight from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Yogyakarta International Airport. September is the busiest month to visit Yogyakarta. If you're after a more laid-back vibe, go in June.
When booking your flight from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Yogyakarta International Airport, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. October is the warmest month in Yogyakarta, with the temperature ranging from 21ºC (70ºF) to 34ºC (93ºF).
August sees average temperatures of between 19ºC (66ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Look for cheap tickets from SYD to YIA sometime then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Indonesia
Surabaya is just one of the many cities in Indonesia waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Yogyakarta. Around 274 kilometres away to the east, well-known attractions include Yos Sudarso Monument, Garasi Ollaf and PT.Danoe.
If you're interested in discovering another well-known destination in Indonesia, head for Bandung, about 322 kilometres west of Yogyakarta. Braga Street, Gedung Sate and Bandung Geological Museum (Museum Geologi) are among its highlights.