Travelling from Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) to Jakarta: what you need to know
Expect to be in the air for 7 hours 58 minutes. That's the average time for a direct flight from Abu Dhabi International Airport to Jakarta.
The timezone in Jakarta is UTC+7. The city is 3 hours ahead of Abu Dhabi, where Abu Dhabi International Airport is located.
Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) to Soekarno-Hatta International Airport (CGK) is the most traveled route, with 16 flights a week to choose from. If you have things to finalize before heading off, the last flight from AUH to CGK is with Etihad Airways at 10:50. Opt for the first departure operated by Etihad Airways at 03:05 if you want to get going early.
Leave enough time to catch your flight from AUH to Jakarta. Generally, it's best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You'll likely experience bigger queues during popular months such as August and other peak periods. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
Nonstop flights from Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) to Jakarta are available for booking. Soekarno-Hatta International Airport (CGK) is where you'll arrive.
Keep an eye out for offers from Etihad Airways. This airline has direct flights from Abu Dhabi International Airport to Jakarta.
We make it a cinch to plan a flight from AUH to Jakarta with a stopover. To see all the options, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, simply pick a flight that has a stop long enough to see the sights of the city of your choice. Popular stopovers include:
Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS)
Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (BOM)
Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)
If you have a passport from United Arab Emirates, you'll need a visa to enter Indonesia. This applies when booking a cheap ticket from Abu Dhabi International Airport to Jakarta for tourism purposes. The rules may differ if you're travelling for business or other reasons. Always check the visa rules before you book and definitely before flying.
AUH is about 32 kilometres from central Abu Dhabi. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the journey time to be around 1 hour and 28 minutes.
Need a handy hotel close to AUH? If you've booked an early flight from Abu Dhabi International Airport to Jakarta, these stays will have you moments from your departure lounge:
How to find the cheapest flights from Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) to Jakarta
The best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Abu Dhabi International Airport to Jakarta is 124 €. The cheapest price for a return flight is 278 €. Keep in mind fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
Book 9 months before travelling. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap tickets from AUH to Jakarta.
May is the cheapest month for tickets from Abu Dhabi International Airport to Jakarta. If you'd like to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for every month.
Locking in a cheap ticket from AUH to Jakarta is easy with Price Alerts. Simply set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you as soon as the price has fallen.
Make the most of the filters to find your ideal journey. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Abu Dhabi International Airport to Jakarta, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by airline, arrival and departure times, and journey duration.
Airports in Jakarta
Soekarno-Hatta International Airport (CGK)
Soekarno-Hatta International Airport (CGK) to central Jakarta is approximately 32 kilometres. It takes about 36 minutes to get to the centre driving.
It typically takes 1 hour and 29 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
If you're arriving on a late flight from Abu Dhabi International Airport to Jakarta, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these hotels near CGK:
Halim Perdanakusuma Airport (HLP)
Halim Perdanakusuma Airport (HLP) is roughly 14 kilometres from central Jakarta. Once you've hopped off your flight from Abu Dhabi International Airport to Jakarta, it'll take you around 27 minutes to get to the heart of the city in a cab or ride-share.
You can also travel by public transport, which will take around 1 hour and 28 minutes.
Place the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and rest at a hotel close to HLP. Here are a few options where you can check in after your flight from AUH to Jakarta:
Best time to go to Jakarta
July is the most popular month for flights from Abu Dhabi International Airport to Jakarta. To skip the crowds, travel to Jakarta in February when things are quieter.
Lock in your flight from Abu Dhabi International Airport to Jakarta for October to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures to range from 25ºC to 32ºC.
July sees average temperatures of between 24ºC and 31ºC. Search for cheap flights from AUH to Jakarta sometime then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Jakarta
Start your Jakarta trip off on the right foot by choosing the perfect place to stay. After booking your flight from Abu Dhabi International Airport to Jakarta, check out our selection of hotels including:
Every great journey has to include a little sightseeing. National Monument of Indonesia, Danau Taman Mini Indonesia Indah and Istiqlal Mosque are must-visits when exploring Jakarta.
Complete your Jakarta trip with a car rental
Choose one of our car rentals in Jakarta and explore the city at your leisure. Easily compare companies in one place to find the ideal ride once you've locked in your hotel and cheap flights from Abu Dhabi International Airport to Jakarta.