Travelling from Johannesburg to Jakarta: what you need to know
O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) is Johannesburg's main airport. Explore your options for reserving a flight from Johannesburg to Jakarta jetting off from here.
Come in for landing at Jakarta's chief entry point, Soekarno-Hatta International Airport (CGK).
Jakarta's timezone is UTC+7, which makes Jakarta five hours ahead of Johannesburg.
Leave enough time to get on your Johannesburg to Jakarta flight. As a general rule, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You can expect longer lines in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
How to find the cheapest flights from Johannesburg to Jakarta
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap Johannesburg to Jakarta flights if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some excellent early bird discounts.
Getting cheap plane tickets from Johannesburg to Jakarta is easier if you're flexible with your travel plans. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the lowest fares across every month and bag an incredible deal.
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Flying from Johannesburg
O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)
We make it easy to book a Johannesburg to Jakarta flight with a stopover. To see all the options departing from O.R. Tambo International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Major stopovers include:
Dubai Airport (DXB)
Changi International Airport (SIN)
Hamad International Airport (DOH)
JNB is about 23 kilometres from central Johannesburg. If you're catching a cab, driving or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the journey time to be around 1 hour 10 minutes.
After a stress-free start to your travels? Stay near O.R. Tambo International Airport. Whether you've booked an early flight from Johannesburg to Jakarta or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are just the thing:
Of the departures from O.R. Tambo International Airport, 77.1% touch down on time at their destination.
Arriving in Jakarta
Soekarno-Hatta International Airport (CGK)
Soekarno-Hatta International Airport (CGK) is approximately 19 kilometres from the centre of Jakarta. If you're catching a cab or a ride-share, the drive takes around 35 minutes.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of about 1 hour 30 minutes.
If you're coming in on a late flight from Johannesburg to Jakarta, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these accommodation options near CGK:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Soekarno-Hatta International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from TRAC Astra Rent A Car, Avis or Europcar and explore beyond Jakarta's usual tourist stops.
Get the best deal by reserving your ride from Soekarno-Hatta International Airport around one week ahead of your trip.
Halim Perdanakusuma Airport (HLP)
After your flight from Johannesburg to Jakarta has arrived, you can make your way to the city centre in around 25 minutes by car. Central Jakarta is roughly 11 kilometres from Halim Perdanakusuma Airport (HLP).
If you hop on public transport, you'll reach the centre in 1 hour 30 minutes or so.
Best time to go to Jakarta
February is the quietest month for flights from Johannesburg to Jakarta, while July is the busiest. Pick the ideal time to visit Jakarta based on whether you want a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
The warmest month in Jakarta is October, with temperatures ranging between 25ºC (77ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Book your Johannesburg to Jakarta ticket then if that's your definition of good weather.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap flight from Johannesburg to Jakarta in July when temperatures average between 24ºC (75ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF).
More about Jakarta
After booking your flight from Johannesburg to Jakarta, decide where you'll be dropping your bags. Make one of these options your base for exploring Jakarta:
There are so many things to discover in this city it can be hard to work out where to begin. National Monument of Indonesia, Danau Taman Mini Indonesia Indah and Istiqlal Mosque are top attractions which should be on any good Jakarta itinerary.
Explore more of Indonesia
Bandung is just one of the many cities in Indonesia waiting to be discovered after you've seen Jakarta. Around 121 kilometres to the south-east, check out popular attractions including Braga Street, Gedung Sate and Bandung Geological Museum (Museum Geologi).
Around 19 kilometres east of Jakarta, Bekasi is another favourite stop in Indonesia. Start your sightseeing at TUGU BEKASI JAKARTA TENGGARA, Hutan Kota Bekasi and Taman Putri.