Flying from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to Soekarno-Hatta International Airport (CGK): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Soekarno-Hatta International Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 6 hours 25 minutes.
The timezone in Jakarta is UTC+7, which is one hour behind Shanghai.
Flights from PVG to CGK start from 10:05 — the first with Garuda Indonesia. The last service of the day is at 17:10 with China Eastern Airlines. Overall, you can choose from 32 weekly Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Soekarno-Hatta International Airport flights.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably board your PVG to CGK flight.
During popular months such as April, it's best to get to the airport earlier than usual. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're travelling during a peak period in general.
Getting to Jakarta (and then exploring more of Indonesia!) is a breeze with Garuda Indonesia. This popular airline has direct flights from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Soekarno-Hatta International Airport.
Garuda Indonesia is the most frequently booked airline on this route.
Garuda Indonesia is the most punctual carrier offering PVG to CGK flights.
If you want to include a stop along the way, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Soekarno-Hatta International Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between PVG and CGK:
Changi International Airport
Kuala Lumpur International Airport
Hong Kong International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to Soekarno-Hatta International Airport (CGK)
Rs27,937 is the lowest price for a one-way Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Soekarno-Hatta International Airport flight. A return flight starts from Rs62,975. These prices can change depending on availability and demand.
Book six months before travelling. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from PVG to CGK.
The cheapest month for flights from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Soekarno-Hatta International Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices if you have flexible travel dates.
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Handy information about Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
PVG is located at No.300 Qihang Road.
78.11% of flights leaving from Shanghai Pudong International Airport reach their destination on time.
Shanghai Pudong International Airport is about 56 kilometres from central Shanghai. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 50 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Booked an early flight from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Soekarno-Hatta International Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these hotels near PVG:
Arriving at Soekarno-Hatta International Airport (CGK)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Soekarno-Hatta International Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near CGK instead:
Grab a Soekarno-Hatta International Airport rental car and discover Jakarta and beyond with your own wheels. TRAC Astra Rent A Car, Avis and Europcar are leading providers to choose from here.
Secure the lowest price by booking your ride from Soekarno-Hatta International Airport about one week before your trip.
Getting from Soekarno-Hatta International Airport (CGK) to central Jakarta
From Soekarno-Hatta International Airport, Jakarta is approximately 32 kilometres away. It takes around 35 minutes to reach the centre driving.
It takes around 1 hour 30 minutes when travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Soekarno-Hatta International Airport (CGK)
July is the busiest month for flights from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Soekarno-Hatta International Airport. For a quieter experience, visit Jakarta in February.
The warmest month in Jakarta is October, with temperatures ranging between 25ºC and 32ºC. Book your flights from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Soekarno-Hatta International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
July sees average temperatures of between 24ºC and 31ºC. Look for cheap tickets from PVG to CGK around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Indonesia
Jakarta is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of Indonesia waiting to be explored. Around 121 kilometres south-east of Jakarta, a trip to Bandung will keep you on the move. Start with leading attractions like Braga Street, Gedung Sate and Bandung Geological Museum (Museum Geologi).
Bekasi is another must-experience destination in Indonesia and is around 19 kilometres east of Jakarta. No journey is complete without experiencing TUGU BEKASI JAKARTA TENGGARA, Hutan Kota Bekasi and Taman Putri.