Flying from Soekarno-Hatta International Airport (CGK) to Bangkok: what you need to know
Expect to be in the air for 3 hours 38 minutes. That's the average journey time for a direct flight from Soekarno-Hatta International Airport to Bangkok.
Jakarta (the location of Soekarno-Hatta International Airport) and Bangkok share the same timezone — UTC+7.
The busiest flight route is from Soekarno-Hatta International Airport (CGK) to Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK). You'll find 65 services between these airports every week.
For stress-free travel, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to catch your flight from CGK to Bangkok.
Travelling over a peak time such as July? Major public holidays and other popular periods can mean longer queues and delays at security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Nonstop flights from Soekarno-Hatta International Airport (CGK) to Bangkok are available for booking. Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) is where you'll be landing.
These are some of the well-known airlines offering direct flights from Soekarno-Hatta International Airport to Bangkok:
Think about adding a stopover to potentially find a cheaper flight from CGK to Bangkok. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for the departures. Take a break (and maybe save some cash) by stopping at one of these popular options:
Penang International Airport (PEN)
Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)
Changi International Airport (SIN)
If you hold a passport from Indonesia, you will need an embassy visa to visit Thailand. This applies if you're booking a cheap ticket from Soekarno-Hatta International Airport to Bangkok for tourism purposes. Requirements may be different if you're travelling for work or other reasons. Always check official visa guidelines before you make travel plans and definitely before flying.
The journey from central Jakarta to CGK takes around 1 hour and 29 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or grab a cab, you'll cover the 32 kilometres in 36 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Have an early flight from Soekarno-Hatta International Airport to Bangkok? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these hotels close to CGK:
How to find the cheapest flights from Soekarno-Hatta International Airport (CGK) to Bangkok
51 € is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Soekarno-Hatta International Airport to Bangkok. Return flights start from 109 €. These fares can change based on availability and demand.
Book 11 months before flying. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from CGK to Bangkok.
Plan your trip for July. That's the cheapest month for tickets from Soekarno-Hatta International Airport to Bangkok. If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across every month.
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Airports in Bangkok
Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)
Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to central Bangkok is approximately 32 kilometres. It'll take you around 35 minutes to get to the centre driving.
Travelling to the centre by public transport typically takes 1 hour and 6 minutes.
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Soekarno-Hatta International Airport to Bangkok. Reserve one of these accommodation options near BKK instead:
Don Mueang International Airport (DMK)
As soon as your flight from Soekarno-Hatta International Airport to Bangkok has touched down, you can get to the city centre in around 30 minutes by car. Central Bangkok is roughly 27 kilometres from Don Mueang International Airport (DMK).
If you're travelling on public transport, it'll take approximately 1 hour and 5 minutes.
After your flight from CGK to Bangkok, settle in at a hotel near DMK. These are some great accommodation options that'll help you switch to relaxation mode:
Best time to go to Bangkok
July is the most popular month for flights from Soekarno-Hatta International Airport to Bangkok. To escape the crowds, visit Bangkok in April when things are quieter.
Book your flight from Soekarno-Hatta International Airport to Bangkok for April to experience the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures to range from 26ºC to 37ºC.
Look for cheap flights from CGK to Bangkok in December if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 19ºC and 33ºC on average.
More about Bangkok
After booking your flight from Soekarno-Hatta International Airport to Bangkok, think about where you'll stay in this city. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Bangkok:
Every great holiday has to include some sightseeing. Grand Palace, Wat Arun and Wat Phra Kaew are attractions you won't want to skip in Bangkok.
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