Flying from Soekarno-Hatta International Airport (CGK) to Paris: what you need to know
Paris is 6 hours behind Jakarta, where Soekarno-Hatta International Airport is located. Paris operates on the UTC+1 timezone.
Leave plenty of time to get on your flight from CGK to Paris. It's generally best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying during a peak time such as July? Major public holidays and other popular periods can mean longer lines and delays at security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
We make it a cinch to book a flight from CGK to Paris with a stopover. To see your options, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, simply select a flight offering a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Popular stopovers include:
Cairo International Airport (CAI)
Hamad International Airport (DOH)
Changi International Airport (SIN)
To travel to France for tourism purposes, you will require an embassy visa if you have a passport from Indonesia. However, visa rules can change and you may need additional documents depending on the purpose and duration of your stay. Always check the latest guidelines before reserving your cheap ticket from Soekarno-Hatta International Airport to Paris.
Located around 32 kilometres from the centre of Jakarta, CGK can be reached in approximately 36 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport is roughly 1 hour and 29 minutes.
Want a handy hotel near CGK? If you're boarding an early flight from Soekarno-Hatta International Airport to Paris, these stays will have you moments from check-in:
How to find the cheapest flights from Soekarno-Hatta International Airport (CGK) to Paris
262 € is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Soekarno-Hatta International Airport to Paris. For a return flight on this route, the best price is 553 €. Depending on when you want to go and the availability, these fares may change.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from CGK to Paris, book in advance. Airlines tend to offer lower fares when flights are first made available.
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Airports in Paris
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) to central Paris is approximately 27 kilometres. It takes around 44 minutes to get to the centre driving.
Travelling by public transport takes roughly 1 hour and 15 minutes.
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Soekarno-Hatta International Airport to Paris. Check in to one of these accommodation options near CDG instead:
Paris Orly Airport (ORY)
The centre of Paris is about 19 kilometres from Paris Orly Airport (ORY). Once your flight from Soekarno-Hatta International Airport to Paris has landed and you've made your way through the terminal, the drive should take about 34 minutes.
You can expect the trip to take about 57 minutes on public transport.
After your flight from CGK to Paris, unwind at a hotel close to ORY. These are some great options that'll help you slip into relaxation mode:
Best time to go to Paris
June is the busiest month to hop on a flight from Soekarno-Hatta International Airport to Paris while February is the quietest. To work out the ideal time to go to Paris, consider the pace you like to travel at.
Lock in your flight from Soekarno-Hatta International Airport to Paris for August to experience the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures to range from 13ºC to 29ºC.
Search for cheap flights from CGK to Paris in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -2ºC and 9ºC on average.
More about Paris
Once you've booked your flight from Soekarno-Hatta International Airport to Paris, think about where you'd like to stay in this city. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Paris:
There are so many things to do and see in this city it can be hard to figure out where to start. Eiffel Tower, Louvre Museum and Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Paris are major attractions which should be on every Paris itinerary.
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