Travelling from Mexico City to Jakarta: what you need to know
There are a couple of main airports you can start your journey from in Mexico City. Check out your options leaving from Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) or Felipe Ángeles International Airport (NLU) when searching for a flight from Mexico City to Jakarta.
Soekarno-Hatta International Airport (CGK) is where you'll be landing in Jakarta.
Jakarta's timezone is UTC+7, making Jakarta 13 hours ahead of Mexico City.
For hassle-free travel, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This leaves you with plenty of time to catch your Mexico City to Jakarta flight.
During popular months such as July, it's best to get to the airport well in advance. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're flying during a peak period in general.
How to find the cheapest flights from Mexico City to Jakarta
To find cheap Mexico City to Jakarta flights, book as early as possible. Airlines usually offer lower prices when tickets are first released.
If you can be flexible with your travel plans, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the cheapest price in each month when searching for your plane ticket from Mexico City to Jakarta.
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Flying from Mexico City
Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX)
Travelling from central Mexico City to MEX takes around 55 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or take a cab, you'll cover the 6 kilometres in 25 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Looking for a handy hotel near Benito Juarez International Airport? If you're boarding an early flight from Mexico City to Jakarta, these stays will have you moments from your departure gate:
Benito Juarez International Airport gets high marks for its on-time performance. 80.91% of flights that take off from MEX arrive at their destination as scheduled.
Felipe Ángeles International Airport (NLU)
NLU is about 32 kilometres from central Mexico City. It'll take you 55 minutes or so to get to the airport driving from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 1 hour 45 minutes.
Getting to the airport on time before your flight from Mexico City to Jakarta is much simpler when you stay close to Felipe Ángeles International Airport. Consider booking a room at Verticca Hotel the night before you fly out.
68% of flights out of Felipe Ángeles International Airport arrive within the expected time frame.
Arriving in Jakarta
Soekarno-Hatta International Airport (CGK)
The distance from Soekarno-Hatta International Airport (CGK) to central Jakarta is roughly 19 kilometres. It'll take you around 35 minutes to get to the centre driving.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of about 1 hour 30 minutes.
If you're arriving on a late flight from Mexico City to Jakarta, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing soon after at one of these hotels near CGK:
Pick up a Soekarno-Hatta International Airport rental car and explore Jakarta and beyond with your own wheels. TRAC Astra Rent A Car, Avis and Europcar are well-known companies you can book with here.
Reserving your ride from Soekarno-Hatta International Airport about one week ahead increases your chances of getting a good deal.
Halim Perdanakusuma Airport (HLP)
Halim Perdanakusuma Airport (HLP) is roughly 11 kilometres from central Jakarta. Following your flight from Mexico City to Jakarta, it'll take you approximately 25 minutes to reach the heart of the city in a cab or ride-share.
If you travel by public transport, you'll reach the centre in 1 hour 30 minutes or so.
Best time to go to Jakarta
It's time to pick your travel dates for your flight from Mexico City to Jakarta. July is the most popular month to travel to Jakarta. If you want a quieter atmosphere, go in February.
Book a Mexico City to Jakarta ticket departing in October if you're eager to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Jakarta to range from 25ºC (77ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).
Search for cheap flights from Mexico City to Jakarta in July if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 24ºC (75ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF) on average.
More about Jakarta
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Jakarta right here. Explore these hotels after locking in your flight from Mexico City to Jakarta:
Every great holiday has to include a little sightseeing. National Monument of Indonesia, Danau Taman Mini Indonesia Indah and Istiqlal Mosque are must-visits when exploring Jakarta.
Explore more of Indonesia
Jakarta has its own special appeal, but there are so many other parts of Indonesia just waiting to be explored. About 121 kilometres south-east of Jakarta, a trip to Bandung will keep your itinerary busy. Start with attractions like Braga Street, Gedung Sate and Bandung Geological Museum (Museum Geologi).
Around 19 kilometres east of Jakarta, Bekasi is another favourite stop in Indonesia. Experience major highlights starting with TUGU BEKASI JAKARTA TENGGARA, Hutan Kota Bekasi and Taman Putri.