Flying from Vancouver to Jakarta: what you need to know
Organising your flight from Vancouver to Jakarta begins with finding the most convenient airport to start your holiday. Vancouver International Airport (YVR), Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base Airport (CXH) and Abbotsford Airport (YXX) are the main departure points in Vancouver.
Disembark at Soekarno-Hatta International Airport (CGK), the primary gateway of Jakarta.
Jakarta is 14 hours ahead of Vancouver and follows the UTC+7 timezone.
To ensure you make it on your Vancouver to Jakarta flight, allow plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Flying during a popular month such as August? Public holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
How to find the cheapest flights from Vancouver to Jakarta
Booking ahead of time is often the key to locking in a cheap Vancouver to Jakarta flight. Fares tend to rise as demand increases, so the nearer you get to departure, the more you'll likely pay.
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Flying from Vancouver
Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
YVR is around 11 kilometres from central Vancouver. If you're ride-sharing, driving or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the travel time to be around 35 minutes.
Planning to catch an early flight from Vancouver to Jakarta? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these hotels near Vancouver International Airport:
71.77% of flights taking off from Vancouver International Airport arrive at their destination on time.
Abbotsford Airport (YXX)
YXX is around 64 kilometres from central Vancouver. The drive from the city centre to the airport takes about 1 hour. If you're considering public transport, expect a journey of around 1 hour 30 minutes.
Make departure day worry-free — stay close to Abbotsford Airport and know you'll be at your gate with time to spare. Get settled at one of these hotels the day before if you have an early Vancouver to Jakarta flight:
Flights that leave from YXX make it to their destination within the expected time frame 67.97% of the time.
Arriving in Jakarta
Soekarno-Hatta International Airport (CGK)
Soekarno-Hatta International Airport (CGK) is approximately 19 kilometres from central Jakarta. If you're catching a cab or a ride-share, the drive takes around 35 minutes.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey time of around 1 hour 30 minutes.
Book a hotel near CGK if you have a late flight from Vancouver to Jakarta. Choose one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Pick up a Soekarno-Hatta International Airport rental car and explore Jakarta and beyond with your own set of wheels. TRAC Astra Rent A Car, Avis and Europcar are well-known companies to choose from here.
Reserving your vehicle from Soekarno-Hatta International Airport about one week ahead can help you secure the lowest rate.
Halim Perdanakusuma Airport (HLP)
The centre of Jakarta is located around 11 kilometres from Halim Perdanakusuma Airport (HLP). Once your flight from Vancouver to Jakarta has touched down and you've made your way to arrivals, the drive should be around 25 minutes.
You can expect the trip to take approximately 1 hour 30 minutes on public transport.
Best time to go to Jakarta
It's time to figure out your trip dates for your flight from Vancouver to Jakarta. July is the busiest month to visit Jakarta. If you prefer a more relaxed atmosphere, go in February.
The warmest month in Jakarta is October, with temperatures ranging between 25ºC and 32ºC. Book your Vancouver to Jakarta ticket then if that's your definition of good weather.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap flight from Vancouver to Jakarta in July when temperatures average between 24ºC and 31ºC.
More about Jakarta
Start your Jakarta trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Vancouver to Jakarta, browse our range of hotels including:
Every great journey has to include some sightseeing. National Monument of Indonesia, Danau Taman Mini Indonesia Indah and Istiqlal Mosque are must-visits when exploring Jakarta.
Explore more of Indonesia
Bandung is just one of the many places in Indonesia waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Jakarta. Around 121 kilometres to the south-east, its top attractions include Braga Street, Gedung Sate and Bandung Geological Museum (Museum Geologi).
Around 19 kilometres east of Jakarta, Bekasi is another favourite stop in Indonesia. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at TUGU BEKASI JAKARTA TENGGARA, Hutan Kota Bekasi and Taman Putri.