Travelling from Buenos Aires to Jakarta: what you need to know
There are a couple of main airports to choose from in Buenos Aires. Explore your options departing from Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery Airport (AEP) or Buenos Aires Ministro Pistarini Airport (EZE) when booking your flight from Buenos Aires to Jakarta.
Soekarno-Hatta Airport (CGK) is where you'll be landing in Jakarta.
Leave plenty of time to catch your Buenos Aires to Jakarta flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying over a peak time like August? School holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer lines and delays at security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
How to find the cheapest flights from Buenos Aires to Jakarta
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap Buenos Aires to Jakarta flights if you book ahead. Airlines often have some fantastic early bird rates.
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Flying from Buenos Aires
Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery Airport (AEP)
The journey from central Buenos Aires to AEP takes around 40 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or grab a taxi, you'll cover the 6 kilometres in 25 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Booked an early flight from Buenos Aires to Jakarta? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these hotels near Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery Airport:
Of the flights that depart from Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery Airport, 64% arrive on time at their destination.
Buenos Aires Ministro Pistarini Airport (EZE)
EZE is about 24 kilometres from central Buenos Aires. It takes 30 minutes or so to get to the airport in a car from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 1 hour 15 minutes.
It's your holiday, so why not extend it with an additional night away? Think about checking in to one of these hotels near Buenos Aires Ministro Pistarini Airport the day before your flight from Buenos Aires to Jakarta:
Buenos Aires Ministro Pistarini Airport has an on-time performance of 78%. This figure reflects how often flights departing from this airport arrive at their destination on time.
Arriving in Jakarta
Soekarno-Hatta Airport (CGK)
From Soekarno-Hatta Airport (CGK), central Jakarta is approximately 19 kilometres away.
Consider booking a hotel close to CGK if you're coming in on a late flight from Buenos Aires to Jakarta. Select one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Hit the road running by picking up a Soekarno-Hatta Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from TRAC Astra Rent A Car, Avis or Europcar and explore beyond Jakarta's usual tourist stops.
Booking your vehicle from Soekarno-Hatta Airport around one week ahead gives you the best shot at securing a great deal.
Halim Perdana Kusuma Airport (HLP)
If you're staying in Jakarta's centre (or just can't wait to start exploring), the city is around 11 kilometres from Halim Perdana Kusuma Airport (HLP). Look for any information desks to get directions after hopping off your flight from Buenos Aires to Jakarta.
Hang up the 'Do not disturb' sign and rest at a hotel near HLP. Here are a few options where you can take a load off after your flight from Buenos Aires to Jakarta:
Best time to go to Jakarta
It's time to choose your travel dates for your flight from Buenos Aires to Jakarta. August is the most popular month to travel to Jakarta. If you want a quieter vibe, go in March.
Before locking in your Buenos Aires to Jakarta tickets, consider what kind of weather you prefer. October is the warmest month in Jakarta, with temperatures ranging from 25ºC to 32ºC.
July sees average temperatures of between 24ºC and 31ºC. Search for cheap flights from Buenos Aires to Jakarta around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about Jakarta
Once you've booked your flight from Buenos Aires to Jakarta, choose a hotel that puts you where you want to be. Make one of these options your base for exploring Jakarta:
There are so many things to explore in this city it can be hard to work out where to begin. Istiqlal Mosque, National Museum of Indonesia and Gelora Bung Karno Main Stadium are major attractions which should be on any well-planned Jakarta itinerary.
Explore more of Indonesia
You've visited Jakarta, now it's time to explore other parts of Indonesia. Travel around 121 kilometres southeast to Bandung to check off its top sights. From Gedung Merdeka to Museum Gedung Sate and Bandung Great Mosque, there's plenty to keep you busy.
Your travels through Indonesia isn't complete without visiting Bekasi. Hutan Kota Bekasi is among the highlights in this destination, which is about 19 kilometres east of Jakarta.
