Travelling from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) to Jakarta: what you need to know
Take a direct flight from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Jakarta and you'll be in the air for an average of 6 hours 59 minutes.
Jakarta is 4 hours behind Sydney, where Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport is located. Jakarta operates on the UTC+7 timezone.
With 47 weekly flights between the two airports, Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) to Soekarno-Hatta International Airport (CGK) is the most popular route. Garuda Indonesia operates the earliest flight at 11:45. If you'd like to make the most of your day before jetting off, the last flight from SYD to CGK is with Qantas at 15:00.
To ensure you get on your flight from SYD to Jakarta, leave enough time to check in and find your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Be prepared for longer queues during popular months such as July and other peak seasons. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure will give you plenty of time for security and boarding.
You can get a direct flight from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Jakarta. Start your journey at SYD and end it at Soekarno-Hatta International Airport (CGK).
Qantas is a well-known airline that operates direct flights from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Jakarta.
We make it a piece of cake to plan a flight from SYD to Jakarta with a stopover. To see your options, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, select a flight that has a stop long enough to see the sights of your chosen city. Top stopovers include:
Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS)
Changi International Airport (SIN)
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
To travel to Indonesia for tourism purposes, you will require a visa if you hold a passport from Australia. However, visa rules are subject to change and you may need additional documents depending on the purpose and duration of your visit. Always check the most recent guidelines before reserving your cheap ticket from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Jakarta.
Travelling from central Sydney to SYD takes around 27 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or grab a cab, you'll cover the 18 kilometres in 21 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Looking for a convenient hotel near SYD? If you've booked an early flight from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Jakarta, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure lounge:
How to find the cheapest flights from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) to Jakarta
134 € is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Jakarta. For a return flight on this route, the best price is 253 €. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
Book 1 month before you want to fly. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap tickets from SYD to Jakarta.
Organise your trip for September. That's the cheapest month for tickets from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Jakarta. If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest price across each month.
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Airports in Jakarta
Soekarno-Hatta International Airport (CGK)
Soekarno-Hatta International Airport (CGK) to central Jakarta is roughly 32 kilometres. It takes around 36 minutes to get to the centre driving.
Getting there by public transport takes around 1 hour and 29 minutes.
If you have a late flight from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Jakarta, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these accommodation options near CGK:
Halim Perdanakusuma Airport (HLP)
Central Jakarta is about 14 kilometres from Halim Perdanakusuma Airport (HLP). Once your flight from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Jakarta has hit the runway and you've made your way out of the airport, expect a drive of around 27 minutes.
You can also opt for public transport, which will take roughly 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 SYD to Jakarta:
Best time to go to Jakarta
July is the most popular month for flights from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Jakarta. To skip the crowds, visit Jakarta in February when things are quieter.
Before booking a flight from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Jakarta, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. October is the warmest month in Jakarta, with temperatures ranging from 25ºC to 32ºC.
For cooler conditions, lock in a cheap flight from SYD to Jakarta in July when temperatures average between 24ºC and 31ºC.
More about Jakarta
Start your Jakarta trip off on the right foot by choosing the perfect place to stay. After booking your flight from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Jakarta, check out our selection of accommodation options including:
There are so many things to discover in this city it can be hard to work out where to start. National Monument of Indonesia, Danau Taman Mini Indonesia Indah and Istiqlal Mosque are top sights which should feature on any well-planned Jakarta itinerary.
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