Flying from Colombo to Jakarta Soekarno-Hatta International Airport (CGK): What you need to know
Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) is Colombo's main airport. Explore your options for reserving a flight from Colombo to Jakarta Soekarno-Hatta International Airport (CGK) jetting off from here.
Take off on a direct Colombo to Jakarta Soekarno-Hatta International Airport flight and you'll be in the air for an average of 4 hours 40 minutes.
Jakarta is one hour 30 minutes ahead of Colombo. Jakarta Soekarno-Hatta International Airport is located in Jakarta, which operates on the UTC+7 timezone.
The most popular route is from Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Jakarta Soekarno-Hatta International Airport (CGK). Take your pick of 7 direct services each week. SriLankan Airlines operates a 7:20am departure between CMB and CGK.
To ensure you get on your flight from Colombo to CGK, leave enough time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Be prepared for longer lines during popular months such as February and other peak periods. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
Airports in Colombo
Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)
Take the express route from Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB). Nonstop flights from Colombo to Jakarta Soekarno-Hatta International Airport (CGK) operate from here.
When leaving from CMB, you can take a direct flight from Colombo to Jakarta Soekarno-Hatta International Airport with SriLankan Airlines.
Most passengers choose to fly with SriLankan Airlines from CMB to CGK.
The carrier with the most consistent on-time arrivals rate on this route is SriLankan Airlines.
Stopovers are the ideal opportunity to take a break from travelling and perhaps even explore a different city. When searching for cheap flights from Colombo to CGK leaving from Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB), deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to get ideas for where to visit along the way. Some popular options include:
Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)
Bangkok Suvarnabhumi International Airport (BKK)
Singapore Changi Airport (SIN)
Located around 32 kilometres from central Colombo, CMB can be reached in about 40 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport will take roughly 50 minutes.
Want a leisurely start to your travels? Stay near Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Colombo to Jakarta Soekarno-Hatta International Airport or prefer not to feel hurried, these hotels are just the thing:
74% of flights departing from Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport touch down at their destination on time.
About Jakarta Soekarno-Hatta International Airport (CGK)
Have a late flight from Colombo to Jakarta Soekarno-Hatta International Airport? Don't let it stretch your travel day into tomorrow. Stay at one of these hotels near CGK and fast-forward to bedtime:
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For the best deal, reserve your ride around one week in advance of your Colombo to Jakarta Soekarno-Hatta International Airport flight.
How to find the cheapest flights from Colombo to Jakarta Soekarno-Hatta International Airport (CGK)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Colombo to Jakarta Soekarno-Hatta International Airport is 177 €. For a return flight on this route, the best price is 319 €. Depending on when you book and the availability, these fares could change.
To pick up cheap flights from Colombo to CGK, book in advance. Airlines tend to offer the most competitive fares when tickets first go on sale.
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The best time to fly from Colombo to Jakarta Soekarno-Hatta International Airport (CGK)
It's time to figure out your travel dates for your flight from Colombo to Jakarta Soekarno-Hatta International Airport (CGK). December is the busiest month to visit Jakarta. If you like your getaways a little more chill, think about going in September.
Before locking in your Colombo to CGK plane ticket, consider the kind of weather forecast you're hoping for. October is the warmest month in Jakarta, with temperatures ranging from 25ºC (77ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from Colombo to Jakarta Soekarno-Hatta International Airport in July if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 24ºC (75ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF).
More about Jakarta
After booking your flight from Colombo to Jakarta Soekarno-Hatta International Airport, find a hotel that offers a good mix of location and comfort. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Jakarta:
There are so many things to do and see in this city, it can be hard to figure out where to start. Monumen Nasional, TeamLab Future Park Plaza Indonesia and National Museum of Indonesia are highlights which should be on any well-planned Jakarta itinerary.
Explore more of Indonesia
Bandung is just one of the many cities in Indonesia waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Jakarta. Around 137 kilometres away to the southeast, its top attractions include Gedung Merdeka, Jalan Asia Afrika and KidCity Trans Studio Mall Bandung.
If you're eager to discover another side of Indonesia, consider Bandar Lampung, roughly 177 kilometres northwest of Jakarta. Way Kambas National Park, Pantai Srengsem KAI and Krakatau Monument are key highlights.