Flying from Bangkok to Jakarta: what you need to know
There are two main airports to choose from in Bangkok. Check out your options departing from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) or Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) when booking your flight from Bangkok to Jakarta.
Touch down at Jakarta's chief entry point, Soekarno-Hatta International Airport (CGK).
Jump on a direct Bangkok to Jakarta flight and you'll be in transit for an average of 3 hours 35 minutes.
Bangkok and Jakarta follow the same timezone, UTC+7.
The most popular route for flights from Bangkok to Jakarta is from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to Soekarno-Hatta International Airport (CGK). Take your pick of 29 services every week between these two airports. If you want to set off at the first opportunity, the earliest flight from BKK to CGK is the 08:00 Thai Airways International service. If you prefer to leave later in the day, the last departure is at 20:35 with Garuda Indonesia.
To ensure you catch your Bangkok to Jakarta flight, leave plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is a good rule of thumb.
During popular months like July, you'll want to get to the airport well in advance. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight when you travel during peak periods in general.
How to find the cheapest flights from Bangkok to Jakarta
At the moment, $102 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Bangkok to Jakarta. The cheapest price for a return flight is $195. Remember fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
Get cheap Bangkok to Jakarta flights by booking three months ahead. Based on our research, that's the ideal time for finding the biggest deals.
Schedule your trip for June. That's the best month for landing great bargains on plane tickets from Bangkok to Jakarta. If your travel dates are not set in stone, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest price across every month.
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Flying from Bangkok
Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)
Take off from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) on a nonstop flight from Bangkok to Jakarta. From BKK, you can travel directly to Soekarno-Hatta International Airport (CGK).
You can choose from various airlines offering direct Bangkok to Jakarta plane tickets with departures from BKK, including:
We make it a cinch to find a Bangkok to Jakarta flight with a stopover. To see all the options leaving from Suvarnabhumi Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Popular stopovers include:
Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)
Changi International Airport (SIN)
Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN)
The journey from central Bangkok to BKK takes about 1 hour 5 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or take a cab, you'll cover the 27 kilometres in 35 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Have an early flight from Bangkok to Jakarta? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels near Suvarnabhumi Airport:
67.87% of flights leaving from Suvarnabhumi Airport land at their destination on schedule.
Don Mueang International Airport (DMK)
You can catch a nonstop flight from Bangkok to Jakarta departing from Don Mueang International Airport (DMK). Begin your travels at DMK and touch down at Soekarno-Hatta International Airport (CGK).
DMK has a range of airlines offering direct Bangkok to Jakarta plane tickets. Book your seat with any of these:
Break up your Bangkok to Jakarta flight with a stop so you can freshen up or tick another place off your list. Some top stopovers between Don Mueang International Airport and Jakarta are:
Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)
Changi International Airport (SIN)
Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS)
Using public transport, you can travel from central Bangkok to DMK in around 1 hour 5 minutes. The airport is roughly 23 kilometres away. Driving will take you about 30 minutes.
You're going on holiday, so why not enjoy another night away? Consider staying at one of these accommodation options near Don Mueang International Airport the day before your flight from Bangkok to Jakarta:
When it comes to flights staying on schedule, Don Mueang International Airport has an on-time arrival rate of 66%.
Arriving in Jakarta
Soekarno-Hatta International Airport (CGK)
Soekarno-Hatta International Airport (CGK) is approximately 19 kilometres from central Jakarta. If you're catching a cab or a ride-share, the drive takes roughly 35 minutes.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour 30 minutes.
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a flight from Bangkok to Jakarta. Check in to one of these accommodation options near CGK instead:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Soekarno-Hatta International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from TRAC Astra Rent A Car, Avis or Europcar and venture far and wide through Jakarta and beyond.
Reserving your ride from Soekarno-Hatta International Airport around one week ahead can help you get the lowest rate.
Halim Perdanakusuma Airport (HLP)
After your flight from Bangkok to Jakarta has arrived, you can get to the city centre in about 25 minutes by car. Central Jakarta is approximately 11 kilometres from Halim Perdanakusuma Airport (HLP).
The trip will take roughly 1 hour 30 minutes on public transport.
Best time to go to Jakarta
July is the most popular month for flights from Bangkok to Jakarta. To escape the crowds, head to Jakarta in February.
Before locking in your Bangkok to Jakarta tickets, think about the type of weather you enjoy. October is the warmest month in Jakarta, with temperatures ranging from 25ºC to 32ºC.
July has average temperatures of between 24ºC and 31ºC. Search for cheap flights from Bangkok to Jakarta around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about Jakarta
After booking your flight from Bangkok to Jakarta, decide where you'll be dropping your bags. Make one of these options your base for exploring Jakarta:
There are so many things to see and do in this city it can be tricky to know where to start. National Monument of Indonesia, Danau Taman Mini Indonesia Indah and Istiqlal Mosque are major attractions which should be on any well-planned Jakarta itinerary.
Explore more of Indonesia
Bandung is just one of the many places in Indonesia waiting to be discovered after you've seen Jakarta. Around 121 kilometres to the south-east, popular 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. No visit is complete without checking out TUGU BEKASI JAKARTA TENGGARA, Hutan Kota Bekasi and Taman Putri.