Flying from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Soekarno-Hatta Airport (CGK): what you need to know
Take a direct flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Soekarno-Hatta Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 7 hours 30 minutes.
Flights from MEL to CGK start at 07:00 — the first with Garuda Indonesia. The last departure is at 16:50 with Garuda Indonesia. Overall, you can take your pick of seven weekly Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Soekarno-Hatta Airport flights.
Your MEL to CGK flight won't wait if you're late, so get to the airport with time to spare. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
Be prepared for longer lines in popular months like December. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.
Flying into Jakarta (and then exploring more of Indonesia!) is easy with Grumeti Air. This popular airline has direct flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Soekarno-Hatta Airport.
The majority of travellers choose to travel with Grumeti Air on this route.
Among carriers operating MEL to CGK flights, Grumeti Air has the best track record for timely arrivals.
If you'd like to add a stop to your trip, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Soekarno-Hatta Airport. These are the top stopovers between MEL and CGK:
Singapore Changi Airport
Sydney Airport
Bali (Denpasar) Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Soekarno-Hatta Airport (CGK)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Soekarno-Hatta Airport flight is 196 €. A round-trip ticket is currently 355 €. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
Score cheap tickets from MEL to CGK by booking at least three months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for picking up a bargain.
The cheapest month for flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Soekarno-Hatta Airport is August. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest prices if you have flexible dates.
Picking up cheap flights from MEL to CGK is a piece of cake with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you as soon as fares go down.
Discover the ideal flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Soekarno-Hatta Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by departure and arrival times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
63% of flights taking off from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport arrive at their destination on time.
Central Melbourne to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport is approximately 24 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 25 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi.
The trip when using public transport takes about 35 minutes.
Get your trip off to a leisurely start by staying near MEL. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Soekarno-Hatta Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these stays have you covered:
Arriving at Soekarno-Hatta Airport (CGK)
Consider booking a hotel close to CGK if you have a late Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Soekarno-Hatta Airport flight. Choose one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Explore without limits with a Soekarno-Hatta Airport rental car. Book your wheels from TRAC Astra Rent A Car, Avis or Europcar and chase adventure across Jakarta and beyond.
To get the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Soekarno-Hatta Airport around one week ahead.
When to fly to Soekarno-Hatta Airport (CGK)
It's time to choose your dates for your flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Soekarno-Hatta Airport. August is the busiest month to visit Jakarta. If you prefer a more relaxed vibe, go in March.
Before locking in your flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Soekarno-Hatta Airport, consider the kind of weather you like. October is the warmest month in Jakarta, with temperatures ranging from 25ºC (77ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from MEL to CGK 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.
Explore more of Indonesia
Bandung is just one of the many places in Indonesia waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Jakarta. Around 121 kilometres away to the south-east, well-known attractions include Gedung Merdeka, Museum Gedung Sate and Masjid Agung Bandung.
Another favourite destination in Indonesia, Bekasi is located around 19 kilometres east of Jakarta. Plan to visit highlights including Hutan Kota Bekasi.