Travelling from Vancouver to Jakarta: what you need to know
When searching for a flight from Vancouver to Jakarta, there's a range of airports you can jet off from. Vancouver International Airport (YVR), Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base Airport (CXH) and Abbotsford Airport (YXX) are some of Vancouver's main terminals.
Touch down at Jakarta's major arrival point, Soekarno-Hatta International Airport (CGK).
Jakarta's timezone is UTC+7, which makes Jakarta 14 hours ahead of Vancouver.
To ensure you get on your Vancouver to Jakarta flight, leave enough time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
During popular months like August, you'll want to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're flying during a peak period in general.
How to find the cheapest flights from Vancouver to Jakarta
Booking ahead of time is often the key to locking in a cheap Vancouver to Jakarta flight. Fares tend to rise as demand increases, so the nearer you get to departure, the more you'll likely pay.
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Flying from Vancouver
Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
The journey from central Vancouver to YVR takes around 35 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or take a cab, you'll cover the 11 kilometres in 25 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Planning to catch an early flight from Vancouver to Jakarta? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels near Vancouver International Airport:
When it comes to the on-time performance of Vancouver International Airport, data shows 71.77% of flights arrive within the expected time frame.
Abbotsford Airport (YXX)
YXX is roughly 64 kilometres from central Vancouver. Driving from the city centre to the airport takes about 1 hour. If you're thinking about taking public transport, expect a journey of around 1 hour 30 minutes.
Skip the rush on your departure day — stay close to Abbotsford Airport and know you'll make it to your gate with time to spare. Get settled at one of these hotels the day before if you have an early Vancouver to Jakarta flight:
The on-time performance rating of YXX is 67.97%. In other words, that's how frequently flights departing this airport arrive at their destination as planned.
Arriving in Jakarta
Soekarno-Hatta International Airport (CGK)
Soekarno-Hatta International Airport (CGK) to central Jakarta takes about 35 minutes to reach by car. The centre is roughly 19 kilometres away.
It usually takes 1 hour 30 minutes to get there when travelling by public transport.
Consider booking a hotel close to CGK if you have a late flight from Vancouver to Jakarta. Select one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Say yes to new adventures by picking up a Soekarno-Hatta International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from TRAC Astra Rent A Car, Avis or Europcar and explore beyond Jakarta's main sights.
To lock in the lowest price, book your vehicle from Soekarno-Hatta International Airport around one week in advance of your Vancouver to Jakarta flight.
Halim Perdanakusuma Airport (HLP)
The centre of Jakarta is located around 11 kilometres from Halim Perdanakusuma Airport (HLP). After your flight from Vancouver to Jakarta has hit the runway and you've navigated your way to arrivals, expect a drive of about 25 minutes.
The trip will take about 1 hour 30 minutes on public transport.
Best time to go to Jakarta
It's time to figure out your trip dates for your flight from Vancouver to Jakarta. July is the busiest month to visit Jakarta. If you prefer a more relaxed atmosphere, go in February.
The warmest month in Jakarta is October, with temperatures ranging between 25ºC (77ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Book your Vancouver to Jakarta ticket then if that's your definition of good weather.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap flight from Vancouver to Jakarta in July when temperatures average between 24ºC (75ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF).
More about Jakarta
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the top stays in Jakarta right here. Browse these options once you've locked in your flight from Vancouver to Jakarta:
National Monument of Indonesia and Danau Taman Mini Indonesia Indah are just the start of the big attractions to add to your Jakarta to-do list. Continue your sightseeing adventures at Istiqlal Mosque.
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, its top 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. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at TUGU BEKASI JAKARTA TENGGARA, Hutan Kota Bekasi and Taman Putri.