Travelling from Jakarta to Dubai: what you need to know
Jakarta's main base, Soekarno-Hatta International Airport (CGK), is where many great holidays begin. Explore the options for leaving from here when booking your flight from Jakarta to Dubai.
Hop off your plane in Dubai at Dubai Airport (DXB) or Dubai World Central - Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC).
The average length of a direct Jakarta to Dubai flight is 8 hours 10 minutes.
The timezone in Dubai is UTC+4, which is three hours behind Jakarta.
With 14 weekly flights between the two airports, Soekarno-Hatta International Airport (CGK) to Dubai Airport (DXB) is the most popular route. Hop on the first flight from Jakarta to Dubai with Emirates at 00:15. If you'd like to get more out of your day before leaving, the latest flight from CGK to DXB is with Emirates at 17:40.
Give yourself plenty of time to make your Jakarta to Dubai flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Be prepared for bigger queues in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.
How to find the cheapest flights from Jakarta to Dubai
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Jakarta to Dubai is Rs35,741. For a return flight on this route, the best price is Rs140,763. Depending on when you want to go and the availability, these fares can change.
Book two months before you travel. Research into pricing trends suggests this is the ideal window for finding cheap Jakarta to Dubai flights.
May is the best month for landing an amazing deal on a plane ticket from Jakarta to Dubai. If you need to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices across every month.
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Flying from Jakarta
Soekarno-Hatta International Airport (CGK)
Depart from Soekarno-Hatta International Airport (CGK) on a nonstop flight from Jakarta to Dubai. From CGK, you can fly directly to Dubai Airport (DXB).
Emirates is a popular carrier that offers direct Jakarta to Dubai plane tickets leaving from CGK.
Stopovers are the perfect opportunity to break up your trip — and maybe even tour another city. When searching for Jakarta to Dubai flights leaving from Soekarno-Hatta International Airport, uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can stop along the way. Here are some options to consider:
Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)
Changi International Airport (SIN)
Muscat International Airport (MCT)
CGK is about 19 kilometres from central Jakarta. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 35 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the journey time to be around 1 hour 30 minutes.
Want a stress-free start to your journey? Stay near Soekarno-Hatta International Airport. Whether you've booked an early flight from Jakarta to Dubai or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are perfect:
When it comes to the on-time performance of Soekarno-Hatta International Airport, 73.0% of flights complete their journey on time.
Arriving in Dubai
Dubai Airport (DXB)
Dubai Airport (DXB) to central Dubai takes around 15 minutes by car. The centre is roughly 5 kilometres away.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 50 minutes.
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a flight from Jakarta to Dubai. Book one of these accommodation options near DXB instead:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Dubai Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from AMEX, Autostrad Rent A Car or Quicklease Car Hire to explore Dubai and beyond.
Lock in the best deal by reserving your vehicle from Dubai Airport around three weeks in advance of your trip.
Dubai World Central - Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC)
The centre of Dubai is about 40 kilometres from Dubai World Central - Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC). As soon as your flight from Jakarta to Dubai has landed and you've made your way through the terminal, the drive should take about 45 minutes.
If you hop on public transport, the journey will take you 2 hours 5 minutes or so.
Hang the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and unwind at a hotel near DWC. Here are a few options where you can put your feet up after your flight from Jakarta to Dubai:
Quicklease Car Hire, Quick Drive and Golden Key Car Hire make collecting a Dubai World Central - Al Maktoum International Airport rental car easy and quick. These companies are located in or around the terminal and will get you on your way in no time.
Score the best price by reserving your ride from DWC three weeks in advance. You'll also have access to a greater selection of vehicles.
Best time to go to Dubai
It's time to choose your travel dates for your flight from Jakarta to Dubai. January is the busiest month to travel to Dubai. If you want a quieter atmosphere, go in April.
The warmest month in Dubai is July, with temperatures ranging between 30ºC and 42ºC. Book your Jakarta to Dubai ticket then if you enjoy this type of weather.
If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap flight from Jakarta to Dubai in January when temperatures average between 14ºC and 25ºC.
More about Dubai
Once you've booked your flight from Jakarta to Dubai, decide where you'll be dropping your bags. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Dubai:
Burj Khalifa and The Dubai Mall Heart are just a couple of the top attractions to put on your Dubai itinerary. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out Desert safari tourism.
Explore more of United Arab Emirates
You've visited Dubai, now it's time to discover more of United Arab Emirates. Journey around 23 kilometres north-east to Sharjah to check off its top attractions. From Al majaz waterfront to Petrofac and Al Montazah Park, there's plenty to keep you busy.
Around 121 kilometres south-west of Dubai, Abu Dhabi is another favourite stop in United Arab Emirates. Start your sightseeing at Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, Emirates Palace, Dubai and Qasr Al Watan.