Flying from Jakarta to Beijing: what you need to know
Soekarno-Hatta Airport (CGK) is Jakarta's main airport. Explore your options for booking a flight from Jakarta to Beijing taking off from here.
When choosing where to land in Beijing, Beijing Capital Airport (PEK) and Beijing Daxing Airport (PKX) are the chief entry points.
Beijing is one hour ahead of Jakarta and is in the UTC+8 timezone.
The most popular route for flights from Jakarta to Beijing is from Soekarno-Hatta Airport (CGK) to Beijing Capital Airport (PEK). Take your pick of five weekly services between these two airports. If you'd like to get going as soon as possible, the earliest flight from CGK to PEK is the 01:45 Air China service. If you prefer to travel later, the last scheduled departure is at 01:45 with Air China.
Give yourself enough time to get on your Jakarta to Beijing flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Be prepared for longer lines during popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
How to find the cheapest flights from Jakarta to Beijing
Booking in advance is often the key to scoring a cheap Jakarta to Beijing flight. Airlines adjust prices based on demand, so the nearer your departure date, the more it could cost you.
The 'Whole month' search tool will show you the cheapest plane tickets from Jakarta to Beijing across each month. It's an easy way to find a bargain if your trip dates aren't set in stone.
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Flying from Jakarta
Soekarno-Hatta Airport (CGK)
Take off from Soekarno-Hatta Airport (CGK) on a nonstop flight from Jakarta to Beijing. From CGK, you can fly directly into Beijing Capital Airport (PEK).
Air China is a popular airline that offers direct Jakarta to Beijing plane tickets leaving from CGK.
We make it simple to find a Jakarta to Beijing flight with a stopover. To see all the options leaving from Soekarno-Hatta Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Major stopovers include:
Guangzhou Airport (CAN)
Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)
Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX)
The distance from central Jakarta to CGK is about 19 kilometres. Use Google Maps for the fastest route, whether you plan to drive or take public transport.
After a stress-free start to your trip? Stay near Soekarno-Hatta Airport. Whether you've booked an early flight from Jakarta to Beijing or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are perfect:
When it comes to Soekarno-Hatta Airport's on-time performance, 73% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
Arriving in Beijing
Beijing Capital Airport (PEK)
Beijing Capital Airport (PEK) to central Beijing takes around 45 minutes by car. The centre is roughly 26 kilometres away.
It usually takes 50 minutes to get there on public transport.
Book a hotel close to PEK if you're coming in on a late flight from Jakarta to Beijing. Select one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Pick up a Beijing Capital Airport rental car and explore corners of Beijing that aren't in every guidebook. Find your perfect set of wheels with Hertz.
To get the best possible deal, reserve your vehicle from Beijing Capital Airport a few weeks in advance. Rates generally rise closer to your departure date.
PEK is situated at Capital Airport Rd.
Beijing Daxing Airport (PKX)
As soon as your flight from Jakarta to Beijing has landed, you can reach the city centre in about 50 minutes by car. Central Beijing is roughly 40 kilometres from Beijing Daxing Airport (PKX).
You can expect the trip to take roughly 45 minutes on public transport.
After your flight from Jakarta to Beijing, kick back at a hotel close to PKX. These are some great accommodation options that'll help you sink into relaxation mode:
Best time to go to Beijing
It's time to figure out your trip dates for your flight from Jakarta to Beijing. August is the busiest month for a trip to Beijing. If you prefer a quieter atmosphere, go in March.
The warmest month in Beijing is June, with temperatures ranging between 18ºC (64ºF) and 37ºC (99ºF). Book your Jakarta to Beijing ticket then if that's your ideal forecast.
Search for cheap flights from Jakarta to Beijing in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -11ºC (12ºF) and 4ºC (39ºF) on average.
More about Beijing
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Beijing right here. Browse these hotels as soon as you've locked in your flight from Jakarta to Beijing:
Every great journey has to include some sightseeing. The Palace Museum, Temple of Heaven and Tiananmen Square are essential stops on your Beijing itinerary.
Explore more of China
Beijing has its own special appeal, but there are so many other parts of China you'll want to see. About 113 kilometres southeast of Beijing, a trip to Tianjin will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with leading sights like Hai River, China Ancient Castle and Tianjin World Financial Centre.
Tai'an is another must-experience destination in China and is around 418 kilometres south of Beijing. No journey is complete without a visit to Daguan Peak, Tai’an Fantawild Adventure and Taishan West Lake.