Flying from Geneve Airport (GVA) to Jakarta: what you need to know
The timezone in Jakarta is UTC+7. The city is 6 hours ahead of Geneva, where Geneve Airport is located.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to catch your flight from GVA to Jakarta.
You can expect bigger queues during popular months like June and other peak periods. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.
Stopovers are the perfect opportunity to break up your journey — and possibly even explore another city. When searching for flights from GVA to Jakarta, uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can visit along the way. Popular options include:
Hamad International Airport (DOH)
King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED)
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
If you have a passport from Switzerland, you'll need a visa to enter Indonesia. This applies if you're booking a cheap ticket from Geneve Airport to Jakarta for tourism purposes. Requirements may be different if you're travelling for work or other reasons. Always consult official visa guidelines before you make travel plans and definitely before flying.
GVA is around 10 kilometres from central Geneva. If you're catching a cab, driving or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 24 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the travel time to be approximately 1 hour and 31 minutes.
Want a relaxed start to your holiday? Stay near GVA. Whether you've booked an early flight from Geneve Airport to Jakarta or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are the answer:
How to find the cheapest flights from Geneve Airport (GVA) to Jakarta
The best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Geneve Airport to Jakarta is $472. The cheapest price for a return flight is $902. Remember fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
To find cheap tickets from GVA to Jakarta, book early. Airlines generally offer their best fares when flights are first released.
Getting cheap tickets from Geneve Airport to Jakarta is more likely if you're flexible with your travel dates. Try using the 'Whole month' function to see the lowest prices throughout the month and snap up a great deal.
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Airports in Jakarta
Soekarno-Hatta International Airport (CGK)
Soekarno-Hatta International Airport (CGK) is around 32 kilometres from the centre of Jakarta. With your own car rental or in a cab, the drive is about 36 minutes.
It'll take around 1 hour and 29 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Geneve Airport to Jakarta. Check in to one of these accommodation options near CGK instead:
Halim Perdanakusuma Airport (HLP)
After your flight from Geneve Airport to Jakarta has hit the runway, you can get to the city centre in around 27 minutes by car. Central Jakarta is roughly 14 kilometres from Halim Perdanakusuma Airport (HLP).
You can expect the journey to take approximately 1 hour and 28 minutes on public transport.
Hang up the 'Do not disturb' sign and unwind at a hotel near HLP. Here are a few options where you can check in after your flight from GVA to Jakarta:
Best time to go to Jakarta
July is the most popular month for flights from Geneve Airport to Jakarta. To escape the crowds, head for Jakarta in February when things are quieter.
Lock in your flight from Geneve Airport to Jakarta for October to experience the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures to range from 25ºC to 32ºC.
July has average temperatures of between 24ºC and 31ºC. Look for cheap flights from GVA to Jakarta sometime then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Jakarta
Once you've booked your flight from Geneve Airport to Jakarta, think about where you'd like to stay in this city. Make one of these options your base for exploring Jakarta:
There are so many things to discover in this city it can be difficult to know 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.
Complete your Jakarta trip with a car rental
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