Travelling from Jakarta to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD): What you need to know
Planning your holiday starts with figuring out where you'll fly out of in Jakarta. Soekarno-Hatta International Airport (CGK) is the city's main base, so check out your options for booking a flight from Jakarta to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) departing from here.
Washington DC is 11 hours behind Jakarta. Washington Dulles International Airport is located in Washington DC, which operates on the UTC-4 timezone.
For stress-free travel, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to catch your flight from Jakarta to IAD.
Delays at check-in and security are likely if you're travelling during high season, so give yourself some extra wiggle room. The recommendation for peak times? Get there up to four hours early for international flights and two hours for domestic departures.
Airports in Jakarta
Soekarno-Hatta International Airport (CGK)
A stopover is the ideal opportunity to break up your journey and maybe even visit a new city. When browsing cheap flights from Jakarta to IAD leaving from Soekarno-Hatta International Airport (CGK), uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to find out where you can visit along the way. Popular options include:
Dubai Airport (DXB)
Incheon International Airport (ICN)
Hamad International Airport (DOH)
CGK is about 32 kilometres from central Jakarta. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 35 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're taking public transport, expect the travel time to be around 1 hour 30 minutes.
In search of a convenient hotel near Soekarno-Hatta International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Jakarta to Washington Dulles International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
73.0% of flights taking off from Soekarno-Hatta International Airport touch down at their destination on schedule.
Halim Perdanakusuma Airport (HLP)
With public transport, you can travel from central Jakarta to HLP in around 1 hour 30 minutes. The airport is roughly 14 kilometres away, and making the trip by car takes approximately 25 minutes.
Taking off bright and early? Think about staying at one of these accommodation options near Halim Perdanakusuma Airport the day before your Jakarta to IAD flight:
About Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
If you're coming in on a late flight from Jakarta to Washington Dulles International Airport, nothing tops the convenience of staying near the terminal. Pick up your luggage at baggage claim and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these options near IAD:
Go where the road takes you with a Washington Dulles International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Dollar, Thrifty or Sixt and venture far and wide through Washington DC and beyond.
To secure the lowest price, reserve your ride around one week in advance of your Jakarta to Washington Dulles International Airport flight.
IAD is located at 1 Saarinen Circle.
Getting from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to central Washington DC
Central Washington DC is around 40 kilometres from Washington Dulles International Airport. Journey times by car hire or cab will vary based on traffic conditions, so do a little research before you go.
Travelling on public transport typically takes 1 hour 10 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Jakarta to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Jakarta to Washington Dulles International Airport is 487 €. For a return flight on this route, the best price is 892 €. Depending on how early you book and the availability, these fares could change.
To pick up cheap flights from Jakarta to IAD, book early. Airlines usually offer lower prices when flights are first released.
If you can be flexible with your travel plans, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the cheapest price across every month when searching for your Jakarta to Washington Dulles International Airport ticket.
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Nail down a great price on a flight from Jakarta to Washington Dulles International Airport with the help of the filters. Pick your preferred arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best.'
The best time to fly from Jakarta to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
February is the quietest month for flights from Jakarta to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD), while July is the most popular. Work out the best time to visit Washington DC based on whether you want a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
Book a Jakarta to IAD plane ticket departing in July if you want to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Washington DC to range from 19ºC (66ºF) to 33ºC (91ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from Jakarta to Washington Dulles International Airport in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -6ºC (21ºF) and 10ºC (50ºF).
More about Washington DC
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Washington DC right here. Explore these options after you've booked your flight from Jakarta to Washington Dulles International Airport:
Smithsonian and Lincoln Memorial are just two of the top-rated attractions to add to your Washington DC travel itinerary. Keep the momentum going by heading to The White House.
Explore more of the United States
Philadelphia is just one of the many places in the United States waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Washington DC. Around 225 kilometres away to the north-east, top sights here include Independence Hall, Liberty Bell and Philadelphia Museum of Art.
Virginia Beach is another sought-after destination in the United States and is around 274 kilometres south-east of Washington DC. No trip is complete without visiting Virginia Beach Oceanfront, Virginia Beach Boardwalk and Resort Beach.