Travelling from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Soekarno-Hatta Airport (CGK): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Istanbul Airport to Soekarno-Hatta Airport is 11 hours 45 minutes.
Flights from IST to CGK start from 01:55 — the earliest with Turkish Airlines. The last departure is at 02:45 with Turkish Airlines. In total, you can take your pick of seven weekly Istanbul Airport to Soekarno-Hatta Airport flights.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your IST to CGK flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the stress of rushing.
Flying during a peak month like August? Public holidays and other popular periods can result in longer queues at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Jetting into Jakarta (and then exploring more of Indonesia!) is easy with Turkish Airlines. This popular carrier offers direct flights from Istanbul Airport to Soekarno-Hatta Airport.
The airline most travellers fly with on this route is Turkish Airlines.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Istanbul Airport to Soekarno-Hatta Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Stopovers between IST and CGK include:
Kuala Lumpur International Airport
Singapore Changi Airport
Mumbai Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Soekarno-Hatta Airport (CGK)
At the moment, Rs83,128 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Istanbul Airport to Soekarno-Hatta Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is Rs153,551. Keep in mind that fares could change due to availability when booking.
To secure cheap tickets from IST to CGK, book your journey four months before your departure date.
Plan your trip for September. That's the cheapest month for flights from Istanbul Airport to Soekarno-Hatta Airport. If you're flexible with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest price across every month.
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Handy information about Istanbul Airport (IST)
To reach Istanbul Airport from central Istanbul, it takes around 45 minutes if you're travelling by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 40 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip on public transport takes about 1 hour 10 minutes.
Need a convenient hotel near IST? If you've booked an early flight from Istanbul Airport to Soekarno-Hatta Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Soekarno-Hatta Airport (CGK)
If you're arriving on a late Istanbul Airport to Soekarno-Hatta Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of being close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these accommodation options near CGK:
Go where the road takes you with a Soekarno-Hatta Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from TRAC Astra Rent A Car, Avis or Europcar and chase adventure across Jakarta and beyond.
To lock in the lowest price, book your ride from Soekarno-Hatta Airport around one week in advance.
Getting from Soekarno-Hatta Airport (CGK) to central Jakarta
Soekarno-Hatta Airport is approximately 19 kilometres from central Jakarta. The time it takes to get there by ride-share or taxi depends on the time of day, so do a little research before you go.
When to fly to Soekarno-Hatta Airport (CGK)
August is the most popular month for flights from Istanbul Airport to Soekarno-Hatta Airport. To avoid the crowds, head to Jakarta in March.
Lock in your flight from Istanbul Airport to Soekarno-Hatta Airport for October if you'd like to explore Jakarta during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 25ºC and 32ºC.
If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from IST to CGK in July. Average temperatures are between 24ºC and 31ºC then.
Explore more of Indonesia
Jakarta has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of Indonesia you'll want to see. About 121 kilometres south-east of Jakarta, a visit to Bandung will keep you busy. Check out popular attractions like Gedung Merdeka, Museum Gedung Sate and Masjid Agung Bandung.
Any trip through Indonesia isn't complete without visiting Bekasi. Hutan Kota Bekasi is one of the highlights in this destination, which is about 19 kilometres east of Jakarta.