Travelling from London to Jakarta: what you need to know
When organising your flight from London to Jakarta, you'll have a good selection of airports to leave from. Check out London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) for your departure. Other possibilities include Stansted Airport (STN), London Luton Airport (LTN) and London City Airport (LCY).
Touch down at Soekarno-Hatta International Airport (CGK), the primary gateway of Jakarta.
Jakarta is seven hours ahead of London and is in the UTC+7 timezone.
For a relaxed travel experience, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to board your London to Jakarta flight.
During popular months such as July, it's best to get to the airport earlier. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight when you travel during high season in general.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Jakarta
Booking in advance is often the key to locking in a cheap London to Jakarta flight. Prices tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer you get to departure, the more you'll likely pay.
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Flying from London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
We make it a breeze to find a London to Jakarta flight with a stopover. To see the options leaving from London Heathrow Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Next, choose a flight with a stop long enough to see the sights of the city of your choice. Popular stopovers include:
Changi International Airport (SIN)
Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)
Hamad International Airport (DOH)
LHR is around 26 kilometres from central London. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 55 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're using public transport, expect the travel time to be around 1 hour.
Booked an early flight from London to Jakarta? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these hotels close to London Heathrow Airport:
Of all flights departing from London Heathrow Airport, 68.18% land on schedule at their destination.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Split up your London to Jakarta flight with a stop so you can freshen up or cross another place off your list. Popular stopovers between London Gatwick Airport and Jakarta include:
Changi International Airport (SIN)
Hamad International Airport (DOH)
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
On public transport, you can travel from central London to LGW in around 30 minutes. The airport is roughly 40 kilometres away. Driving will take you about 1 hour 20 minutes.
You're going on holiday, so why not enjoy an extra night away from home? Think about kicking back in one of these accommodation options near London Gatwick Airport the day before your flight from London to Jakarta:
London Gatwick Airport has an on-time performance rate of 69.26%. This figure highlights how frequently flights that depart from this airport reach their destination on schedule.
Stansted Airport (STN)
You can book a ticket from London to Jakarta out of Stansted Airport (STN) with a stopover. Dubai Airport (DXB) is a major connection point.
STN is around 48 kilometres from central London. Driving from the city centre to the terminal takes about 1 hour. If you're planning to take public transport, you can expect a journey of around 1 hour 25 minutes.
Sleep a little longer and still make your London to Jakarta flight with time to spare. These hotels near Stansted Airport make departure day a breeze if you're setting off early:
Flights departing from STN arrive at their destination on schedule 64.73% of the time.
Arriving in Jakarta
Soekarno-Hatta International Airport (CGK)
The distance from Soekarno-Hatta International Airport (CGK) to central Jakarta is approximately 19 kilometres. It takes around 35 minutes to reach the centre driving.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour 30 minutes.
Book a hotel near CGK if you have a late flight from London to Jakarta. Settle into one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Begin your adventure by picking up a Soekarno-Hatta International 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.
Lock in the best possible rate by booking your vehicle from Soekarno-Hatta International Airport around one week before your travel date.
Halim Perdanakusuma Airport (HLP)
Halim Perdanakusuma Airport (HLP) is around 11 kilometres from the centre of Jakarta. Once you've hopped off your flight from London to Jakarta, it'll take you approximately 25 minutes to get to the heart of the city in a cab or ride-share.
Travelling by public transport will take approximately 1 hour 30 minutes.
Best time to go to Jakarta
It's time to plan your travel dates for your flight from London to Jakarta. July is the busiest month to travel to Jakarta. If you want a more peaceful vibe, go in February.
Lock in a London to Jakarta ticket departing in October if you're eager to explore the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Jakarta to range from 25ºC to 32ºC.
Look for cheap flights from London to Jakarta in July if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 24ºC and 31ºC on average.
More about Jakarta
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Jakarta right here. Check out these options as soon as you've booked your flight from London to Jakarta:
There are so many things to explore in this city it can be hard to work out where to start. National Monument of Indonesia, Danau Taman Mini Indonesia Indah and Istiqlal Mosque are popular attractions which should feature on every Jakarta itinerary.
Explore more of Indonesia
Jakarta has its own special appeal, but there are so many other parts of Indonesia waiting to be discovered. About 121 kilometres south-east of Jakarta, a trip to Bandung will keep you busy. Start with leading sights like Braga Street, Gedung Sate and Bandung Geological Museum (Museum Geologi).
Around 19 kilometres east of Jakarta, Bekasi is another essential stop in Indonesia. Start your sightseeing at TUGU BEKASI JAKARTA TENGGARA, Hutan Kota Bekasi and Taman Putri.