Flying from Washington DC to Jakarta: what you need to know
You can choose from a range of airports when organising your flight from Washington DC to Jakarta. Explore your options for jetting out of Washington DC from Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA), Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI).
Touch down at Soekarno-Hatta International Airport (CGK), the primary gateway of Jakarta.
Jakarta is 11 hours ahead of Washington DC and observes the UTC+7 timezone.
Leave plenty of time to get on your Washington DC to Jakarta flight. Generally, it's best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Going away during a peak time like February? Popular periods (like spring break, Christmas and New Year) can easily add an hour at security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
How to find the cheapest flights from Washington DC to Jakarta
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Flying from Washington DC
Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA)
Located around 6 kilometres from the centre of Washington DC, DCA can be reached in about 15 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport will take roughly 45 minutes.
Planning to catch an early flight from Washington DC to Jakarta? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these stays close to Ronald Reagan National Airport:
76.44% of flights that depart Ronald Reagan National Airport make it to their destination on time.
DCA's address is 1 Aviation Circle.
Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
Get the most out of your holiday with a stopover on your Washington DC to Jakarta flight. Visit friends or family or cross another city off your list. Whatever you'd like to do, check out these stops between Washington Dulles International Airport and Jakarta:
Hamad International Airport (DOH)
Dubai Airport (DXB)
King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED)
You can reach IAD from the centre of Washington DC in about 50 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport will take roughly 1 hour 10 minutes to cover the 40 kilometres or so.
Kick off your holiday early with an extra night away from home. Before catching your flight from Washington DC to Jakarta, kick back in one of these hotels close to Washington Dulles International Airport:
When it comes to flight punctuality, Washington Dulles International Airport has an on-time arrival rate of 74.39%.
You'll find IAD at 1 Saarinen Circle.
Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI)
From the centre of Washington DC, BWI is around 40 kilometres away. It takes roughly 50 minutes to get there by car and 1 hour 30 minutes or so on public transport.
Relax in bed for a little longer and still make your Washington DC to Jakarta flight with plenty of time to spare. These accommodation options near Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport make getting to the terminal a breeze if you're flying out first thing:
Flights that take off from BWI reach their destination within the expected time frame 77.13% of the time.
Arriving in Jakarta
Soekarno-Hatta International Airport (CGK)
The distance from Soekarno-Hatta International Airport (CGK) to central Jakarta is approximately 19 kilometres. It takes around 35 minutes to get to the centre driving.
Travelling to the centre on public transport typically takes 1 hour 30 minutes.
If you're arriving on a late flight from Washington DC to Jakarta, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping 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 a set of wheels from TRAC Astra Rent A Car, Avis or Europcar to explore Jakarta and beyond.
To lock in the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Soekarno-Hatta International Airport around one week ahead of your Washington DC to Jakarta flight.
Halim Perdanakusuma Airport (HLP)
As soon as your flight from Washington DC to Jakarta has arrived, you can make your way to the city centre in around 25 minutes by car. Central Jakarta is approximately 11 kilometres from Halim Perdanakusuma Airport (HLP).
If you travel by public transport, you'll get to the city centre in 1 hour 30 minutes or so.
Best time to go to Jakarta
It's time to work out your dates for your flight from Washington DC to Jakarta. July is the busiest month to visit Jakarta. If you prefer a quieter atmosphere, go in February.
Book a Washington DC to Jakarta ticket departing in October if you're eager to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Jakarta to range from 25ºC (77ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).
Search for cheap flights from Washington DC 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
After booking your flight from Washington DC to Jakarta, decide where you'll be dropping your bags. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Jakarta:
National Monument of Indonesia and Danau Taman Mini Indonesia Indah are just the start of the major attractions to add to your Jakarta to-do list. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out Istiqlal Mosque.
Explore more of Indonesia
Jakarta has its own special appeal, but there are so many other corners of Indonesia just waiting to be explored. Around 121 kilometres south-east of Jakarta, a visit to Bandung will keep your itinerary busy. Start with leading sights like 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.