Travelling from Istanbul to Jakarta: what you need to know
There are a couple of main airports you can take off from in Istanbul. Check out your options leaving from Istanbul Airport (IST) or Istanbul Sabiha Airport (SAW) when booking your flight from Istanbul to Jakarta.
Disembark at Soekarno-Hatta Airport (CGK), the primary gateway of Jakarta.
For a stress-free start to your trip, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to catch your Istanbul to Jakarta flight.
During popular months like August, you'll want to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights when you fly during a peak period in general.
How to find the cheapest flights from Istanbul to Jakarta
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap Istanbul to Jakarta flights if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some excellent early bird discounts.
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Istanbul Sabiha Airport (SAW)
With public transport, you can travel from central Istanbul to SAW in around 1 hour 40 minutes. The airport is roughly 31 kilometres away. Driving will take you about 1 hour 5 minutes.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before boarding your flight from Istanbul to Jakarta? Kick back in a hotel near Istanbul Sabiha Airport before your adventure officially starts. These stays are calling your name:
68% of all departures from Istanbul Sabiha Airport arrive according to schedule.
Arriving in Jakarta
Soekarno-Hatta Airport (CGK)
The centre of Jakarta is around 19 kilometres from Soekarno-Hatta Airport (CGK). How long it takes to drive there will vary depending on traffic conditions and time of day, so do a little research ahead of your trip.
Book a hotel near CGK if you have a late flight from Istanbul to Jakarta. Select one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Travel at your own speed with a Soekarno-Hatta Airport rental car. Book your wheels from TRAC Astra Rent A Car, Avis or Europcar and discover more of Jakarta and beyond.
Secure the lowest price by reserving your vehicle from Soekarno-Hatta Airport around one week before your trip.
Halim Perdana Kusuma Airport (HLP)
Halim Perdana Kusuma Airport (HLP) is about 11 kilometres from the centre of Jakarta. Explore your options for getting into town after your flight from Istanbul to Jakarta has landed.
Hang up the 'Do not disturb' sign and relax at a hotel near HLP. Here are a few options where you can tuck yourself in after your flight from Istanbul to Jakarta:
Best time to go to Jakarta
It's time to choose your trip dates for your flight from Istanbul to Jakarta. August is the busiest month to travel to Jakarta. If you like a quieter atmosphere, go in March.
Book a Istanbul to Jakarta ticket departing in October if you want to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Jakarta to range from 25ºC to 32ºC.
Look for cheap flights from Istanbul to Jakarta in July if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 24ºC and 31ºC on average.
More about Jakarta
Start your Jakarta trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Istanbul to Jakarta, browse our range of hotels including:
There are so many things to see and do 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 highlights which should be on every Jakarta itinerary.
Explore more of Indonesia
You've done Jakarta, now it's time to explore other corners of Indonesia. Travel about 121 kilometres southeast to Bandung to tick off its leading attractions. From Gedung Merdeka to Museum Gedung Sate and Bandung Great Mosque, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
Time for another stop? Set out for Bekasi. It's roughly 19 kilometres east of Jakarta and home to highlights like Hutan Kota Bekasi.