Flying from Paris to Jakarta: what you need to know
When searching for a flight from Paris to Jakarta, there's a nice selection of airports you can jet off from. Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG), Paris Orly Airport (ORY) and Beauvais-Tille Airport (BVA) are among Paris's main terminals.
Soekarno-Hatta International Airport (CGK) is where you'll be arriving in Jakarta.
Jakarta's timezone is UTC+7, making Jakarta six hours ahead of Paris.
For a stress-free start to your trip, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to board your Paris to Jakarta flight.
You can expect longer lines during popular months like June. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
How to find the cheapest flights from Paris to Jakarta
Booking in advance is often the key to securing a cheap Paris to Jakarta flight. Prices tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer your departure date, the more expensive your ticket may be.
Getting cheap plane tickets from Paris to Jakarta is easy if you can be flexible with your travel plans. Use the 'Whole month' search function to see the lowest prices across each month and score a great deal.
Save time searching for cheap flights from Paris to Jakarta by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification on the app when a lower fare pops up.
Tailor your trip using filters. Select your arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' Paris to Jakarta flights.
Flying from Paris
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Think about adding a stopover to potentially find a cheaper Paris to Jakarta flight. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from Charles de Gaulle Airport. Take a break (and maybe save some cash) by stopping at one of these popular options:
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
Changi International Airport (SIN)
Hamad International Airport (DOH)
CDG is about 23 kilometres from central Paris. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take you 45 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the trip time to be around 1 hour 15 minutes.
After a leisurely start to your break? Stay near Charles de Gaulle Airport. Whether you've booked an early flight from Paris to Jakarta or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels have you covered:
61.46% of flights departing from Charles de Gaulle Airport land at their destination on time.
CDG is located at 95711, Roissy Charles de Gaulle.
Paris Orly Airport (ORY)
You can reach ORY from the centre of Paris in about 35 minutes by car, depending on traffic conditions. The ride by public transport will take roughly 55 minutes to travel the 14 kilometres or so.
Start your holiday sooner with an additional night away from home. Before your flight from Paris to Jakarta, unwind in one of these hotels near Paris Orly Airport:
When it comes to flights staying on schedule, Paris Orly Airport has an on-time arrival performance of 76%.
ORY is located at 94396 Orly Aérogare.
Beauvais-Tille Airport (BVA)
BVA is around 72 kilometres from central Paris. The drive from the city centre to the airport takes about 1 hour 30 minutes. If you're planning to use public transport, expect a journey of around 2 hours 20 minutes.
Make taking an early Paris to Jakarta flight one of the easiest parts of your trip. Book a room at one of these hotels close to Beauvais-Tille Airport and get to your departure gate with plenty of time to spare:
Airports have an on-time performance rating that measures how often flights arrive as expected. At BVA, that figure is 66.39%.
Beauvais-Tille Airport is located at Tille 60000, Beauvais.
Arriving in Jakarta
Soekarno-Hatta International Airport (CGK)
Soekarno-Hatta International Airport (CGK) is approximately 19 kilometres from central Jakarta. If you're catching a cab or a ride-share, the drive takes around 35 minutes.
It usually takes 1 hour 30 minutes to get there when travelling by public transport.
If you're coming in on a late flight from Paris to Jakarta, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these accommodation options near CGK:
Hit the road running 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 main sights.
Reserving your ride from Soekarno-Hatta International Airport about one week ahead gives you the best chance of locking in a great deal.
Halim Perdanakusuma Airport (HLP)
Halim Perdanakusuma Airport (HLP) is about 11 kilometres from the centre of Jakarta. Once you've disembarked your flight from Paris to Jakarta, it'll take you approximately 25 minutes to reach the heart of the city in a ride-share or cab.
If you're catching public transport, it'll take approximately 1 hour 30 minutes.
Best time to go to Jakarta
July is the most popular month for flights from Paris to Jakarta. To steer clear of the crowds, head to Jakarta in February.
Lock in a Paris to Jakarta ticket departing in October if you're eager to explore the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Jakarta to range from 25ºC (77ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).
For cooler conditions, look for a cheap flight from Paris to Jakarta in July when temperatures average between 24ºC (75ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF).
More about Jakarta
Start your Jakarta trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Paris to Jakarta, explore our range of accommodation options including:
There are so many things to do and see 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 major attractions which should feature on every Jakarta itinerary.
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 to the south-east, popular attractions include Braga Street, Gedung Sate and Bandung Geological Museum (Museum Geologi).
Around 19 kilometres east of Jakarta, Bekasi is another favourite stop in Indonesia. No visit is complete without checking out TUGU BEKASI JAKARTA TENGGARA, Hutan Kota Bekasi and Taman Putri.