Travelling from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) to Jakarta: what you need to know
Expect to be travelling for 12 hours 10 minutes. That's the average journey time for a direct flight from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Jakarta.
Jakarta is four hours ahead of Istanbul, where Istanbul Ataturk Airport is located. Jakarta runs on the UTC+7 timezone.
The busiest route is from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) to Soekarno-Hatta International Airport (CGK). Choose from seven weekly services between these two airports. Turkish Airlines offers a 01:55 departure between IST and CGK.
To avoid missing your IST to Jakarta flight, allow plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Heading off during a peak period like public or school holidays? Expect longer queues at security and check-in. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours ahead of domestic departures.
You can book a direct Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Jakarta ticket. Start your journey at IST and arrive at Soekarno-Hatta International Airport (CGK).
Turkish Airlines is a leading airline that operates direct flights from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Jakarta.
Think about adding a stopover to potentially save on your plane ticket from IST to Jakarta. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' during your search. Break up your trip (and maybe save some cash) by stopping at one of these popular options:
Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)
Changi International Airport (SIN)
Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (BOM)
IST is about 32 kilometres from central Istanbul. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take you 50 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the trip time to be around 1 hour 45 minutes.
Planning to catch an early flight from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Jakarta? Avoid rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these stays near IST:
How to find the cheapest flights from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) to Jakarta
The best price we've found for a one-way Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Jakarta flight is 258 €. The cheapest price for a return flight is 508 €. Bear in mind fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
To snag cheap flights from IST to Jakarta, book your journey five months ahead of your departure date.
Plan your trip for September. That's the best month for scoring a bargain on Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Jakarta tickets. If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across each month.
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Airports in Jakarta
Soekarno-Hatta International Airport (CGK)
Soekarno-Hatta International Airport (CGK) to central Jakarta takes around 35 minutes to reach by car. The centre is roughly 32 kilometres away.
It'll take around 1 hour 30 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a flight from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Jakarta. Check in to one of these accommodation options near CGK instead:
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 popular providers to choose from here.
Get the best deal by reserving your vehicle from Soekarno-Hatta International Airport about one week ahead of your flight from IST to Jakarta.
Halim Perdanakusuma Airport (HLP)
Halim Perdanakusuma Airport (HLP) is around 14 kilometres from the centre of Jakarta. Following your flight from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Jakarta, it'll take you around 25 minutes to get to the heart of the city in a ride-share or cab.
You can expect the trip to take about 1 hour 30 minutes on public transport.
You'll find some great places to drop your things at near HLP. Unwind and get cosy after your IST to Jakarta flight at any of these perfectly located options:
Best time to go to Jakarta
Before you book your flights from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Jakarta, consider which time of year is best for you. High season in Jakarta offers a lively atmosphere and plenty of things to do, while low season brings cheaper deals on hotels and smaller crowds.
Before booking an Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Jakarta plane ticket, think about what kind of weather you prefer. October is the warmest month in Jakarta, with temperatures ranging from 25ºC (77ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from IST to Jakarta in July if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 24ºC (75ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF) on average.
More about Jakarta
Once you've booked your flight from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Jakarta, find a hotel that offers the right mix of comfort and location. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Jakarta:
All great journeys should include some sightseeing. Danau Taman Mini Indonesia Indah, National Monument of Indonesia and Istiqlal Mosque are essential stops on your Jakarta itinerary.
Explore more of Indonesia
You've seen Jakarta, now it's time to explore other parts of Indonesia. Journey around 121 kilometres south-east to Bandung to check off its top attractions. From Braga Street to Gedung Sate and Bandung Geological Museum (Museum Geologi), your itinerary will be busy.
Palembang is another essential stop in Indonesia and is around 434 kilometres north-west of Jakarta. No trip is complete without seeing Ampera Bridge, Benteng Kuto Besak and Kuto Besak Fortress.