Travelling from London to Jakarta Soekarno-Hatta International Airport (CGK): What you need to know
Jakarta Soekarno-Hatta International Airport is located in Jakarta. The city operates on the UTC+7 timezone and is seven hours ahead of London.
To ensure you get on your flight from London to CGK, allow plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
You'll likely experience bigger queues during popular months such as July and other peak seasons. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure will give you plenty of time for security and boarding.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Stopovers are the ideal opportunity to break up your journey and maybe even visit a new city. When searching for cheap flights from London to CGK leaving from London Heathrow Airport (LHR), deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to find out where you can stop along the way. Your journey might pause in:
Dubai International Airport (DXB)
Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)
Singapore Changi Airport (SIN)
LHR is around 24 kilometres from central London. If you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving from the centre, it'll take you 45 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're using public transport, expect the travel time to be around 25 minutes.
In search of a convenient hotel near London Heathrow Airport? If you're catching an early flight from London to Jakarta Soekarno-Hatta International Airport, these accommodation options will put you a quick hop from check-in:
Of all flights leaving London Heathrow Airport, 78% land on time at their destination.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Squeeze in an extra adventure with a stopover on your flight from London to Jakarta Soekarno-Hatta International Airport. Here's where you can connect between London Gatwick Airport and CGK:
Istanbul Airport (IST)
Singapore Changi Airport (SIN)
Doha Hamad International Airport (DOH)
You can reach LGW from the centre of London in about 1 hour 5 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport will take roughly 1 hour 20 minutes to travel the 48 kilometres or so.
Get your holiday started early with an extra night away from home. Before your London to CGK flight, stay in one of these hotels close to London Gatwick Airport:
London Gatwick Airport has a track record for punctuality. 82% of flights leaving here arrive right when they're supposed to.
London Stansted Airport (STN)
When organising your plane ticket from London to Jakarta Soekarno-Hatta International Airport (CGK) out of London Stansted Airport (STN), you can choose from a few stopover options. Consider making a detour to Dubai International Airport (DXB), one of the busiest transit hubs on this route.
STN is roughly 56 kilometres from central London. Driving from the city centre to the terminal takes about 1 hour 5 minutes. If you're thinking about using public transport, expect a journey of around 45 minutes.
Stay in bed a little longer and still make your London to Jakarta Soekarno-Hatta International Airport flight without having to rush. These accommodation options near London Stansted Airport make getting to the terminal a breeze if you're flying out first thing:
With 80% of its departing flights arriving without delays, STN is a dependable starting point for your trip.
About Jakarta Soekarno-Hatta International Airport (CGK)
Have a late flight from London to Jakarta Soekarno-Hatta International Airport? Don't let it end in exhaustion. Check in to one of these hotels near CGK and be in snooze mode sooner:
Booking your ride around one week in advance of your London to Jakarta Soekarno-Hatta International Airport flight can help you score a better rate.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Jakarta Soekarno-Hatta International Airport (CGK)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from London to Jakarta Soekarno-Hatta International Airport is 290 €. For a return flight on this route, the best price is 514 €. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
Booking ahead of time is often the key to finding a cheap flight from London to CGK. Fares tend to rise as seats fill up, so the closer your departure date, the more you'll likely spend on your ticket.
Cheap London to Jakarta Soekarno-Hatta International Airport tickets are easier to find when your travel dates are flexible. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare fares across each month and then pick the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from London to Jakarta Soekarno-Hatta International Airport (CGK)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from London to Jakarta Soekarno-Hatta International Airport (CGK). January is when most people travel to Jakarta. If you like your getaways a little more chill, think about going in December.
Book a London to CGK plane ticket departing in October if you want to explore the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Jakarta to range from 25ºC (77ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).
July sees temperatures of between 24ºC (75ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF). Look for cheap tickets from London to Jakarta Soekarno-Hatta International Airport around that time if you like cooler conditions.
More about Jakarta
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Jakarta right here. Check out these hotels after locking in your flight from London to Jakarta Soekarno-Hatta International Airport:
There are so many things to do and see in this city, it can be tricky to know where to begin. Monumen Nasional, TeamLab Future Park Plaza Indonesia and Istiqlal Mosque are top sights which should be on any good Jakarta itinerary.
Explore more of Indonesia
You've visited Jakarta, now it's time to explore other corners of Indonesia. Journey about 137 kilometres southeast to Bandung to check off its must-visit sights. From Gedung Merdeka to Museum Gedung Sate and Masjid Agung Bandung, there's plenty to keep you busy.
Around 177 kilometres northwest of Jakarta, Bandar Lampung is another favourite stop in Indonesia. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Way Kambas National Park, Al Furqon Grand Mosque and Heritage Path of the 1883 Eruption of Krakatoa - Monumen Krakatau.