Flying from Jakarta to Sultan Syarif Kasim II International Airport (PKU): What you need to know
Start your journey at one of Jakarta's main airports, Soekarno-Hatta International Airport (CGK) or Halim Perdanakusuma Airport (HLP). Check out your options for booking a flight from Jakarta to Sultan Syarif Kasim II International Airport (PKU) taking off from either of these.
Hop on a direct Jakarta to Sultan Syarif Kasim II International Airport flight and you'll be travelling for around 1 hour 45 minutes.
Pekanbaru's timezone is UTC+7, which is the same as Jakarta. Sultan Syarif Kasim II International Airport is located in Pekanbaru.
Soekarno-Hatta International Airport (CGK) to Sultan Syarif Kasim II International Airport (PKU) is the most popular route. There are 76 direct weekly departures to pick from. If you prefer to head out later, hop on the last flight with Garuda Indonesia at 7:10pm. Choose the first CGK to PKU departure operated by Super Air Jet at 5am if getting there sooner works for you.
Your flight from Jakarta to PKU won't wait if you're running late, so get to the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
Peak season means busier airports, so be there even earlier. Give yourself at least two hours before a domestic flight and four hours for international journeys to keep to your schedule.
Airports in Jakarta
Soekarno-Hatta International Airport (CGK)
Soekarno-Hatta International Airport (CGK) makes it easy to travel directly to your destination. Nonstop flights from Jakarta to Sultan Syarif Kasim II International Airport (PKU) can be booked from this terminal.
Direct flights from Jakarta to Sultan Syarif Kasim II International Airport are offered by a good range of airlines at CGK. Fly with any of these:
PT. Pelita Air is the airline with the highest number of bookings for flights from CGK to PKU.
Garuda Indonesia stands out as the most punctual carrier on this route, with 81.54% of services arriving as scheduled.
CGK is about 32 kilometres from central Jakarta. If you're ride-sharing, driving or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 35 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the journey time to be around 1 hour 30 minutes.
Planning to catch an early flight from Jakarta to Sultan Syarif Kasim II International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these stays close to Soekarno-Hatta International Airport:
When it comes to the on-time performance of Soekarno-Hatta International Airport, 73.0% of flights arrive within the scheduled time frame.
Halim Perdanakusuma Airport (HLP)
Think about kicking off your journey from Halim Perdanakusuma Airport (HLP). You can book a direct Jakarta to Sultan Syarif Kasim II International Airport (PKU) flight ticket from this popular hub.
Batik Air has direct flights from Jakarta to PKU departing from HLP. Book your favourite window (or aisle) seat and arrive at your destination in a single stretch.
Batik Air is the most popular choice for travellers flying from HLP to PKU.
You can get to HLP from the centre of Jakarta in approximately 25 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The ride by public transport will take roughly 1 hour 30 minutes to travel the 14 kilometres or so.
Flying out early in the morning? Think about staying at one of these accommodation options near Halim Perdanakusuma Airport the day before your Jakarta to PKU flight:
About Sultan Syarif Kasim II International Airport (PKU)
Consider booking a hotel close to PKU if you're catching a late flight from Jakarta to Sultan Syarif Kasim II International Airport. Select one of these accommodation options and say goodnight sooner:
Getting from Sultan Syarif Kasim II International Airport (PKU) to central Pekanbaru
Sultan Syarif Kasim II International Airport is around 5 kilometres from central Pekanbaru. The time it takes to get to the centre in a car hire or cab will depend on the time of day. Do some research before your trip.
Travelling on public transport takes roughly 40 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Jakarta to Sultan Syarif Kasim II International Airport (PKU)
Right now, Rs17,377 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Jakarta to Sultan Syarif Kasim II International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is Rs41,070. Keep in mind fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
Book ten months before you want to travel. Pricing trends suggest that this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from Jakarta to PKU.
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The best time to fly from Jakarta to Sultan Syarif Kasim II International Airport (PKU)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Jakarta to Sultan Syarif Kasim II International Airport (PKU). July is the busiest month to visit Pekanbaru. If you like your getaways a little more chill, head there in February.
When booking your Jakarta to PKU flight ticket, consider what kind of weather you prefer. May is the warmest month in Pekanbaru, with temperatures ranging from 23ºC to 32ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from Jakarta to Sultan Syarif Kasim II International Airport in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 22ºC and 31ºC.
More about Pekanbaru
Start your Pekanbaru trip off on the right foot by choosing the perfect place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Jakarta to Sultan Syarif Kasim II International Airport, explore our selection of accommodation options including:
Pekanbaru Great Mosque and Pasar Wisata Kuliner are just a couple of the big attractions to put on your Pekanbaru to-do list. Keep the momentum going by heading to Masjid Baitul Makmur.
Explore more of Indonesia
Batam is just one of the many places in Indonesia waiting to be explored once you've seen Pekanbaru. Around 306 kilometres away to the east, top sights here include Marina Beach, HKBP Agape Ressort Barelang and Masjid Baiturahman.
Around 193 kilometres south-west of Pekanbaru, Padang is another essential stop in Indonesia. No visit is complete without checking out Padang Beach, Padang beach and Pantai Nirwana.