Travelling from Soekarno-Hatta International Airport (CGK) to Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST): what you need to know
Around 12 hours is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Soekarno-Hatta International Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport.
The timezone in Istanbul is UTC+3, which is four hours behind Jakarta.
You can choose from 11 weekly Soekarno-Hatta International Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport flights. The 09:20 departure with Turkish Airlines is the earliest flight you can take. Turkish Airlines operates the last service of the day at 21:05.
Your CGK to IST flight won't wait if you're running late, so get to the airport with time to spare. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
During popular months like July, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than usual. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're travelling during a high season in general.
Turkish Airlines is your ticket to exploring Istanbul (and maybe even some other great parts of Türkiye (Turkey)!). Check out the direct flights from Soekarno-Hatta International Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport offered by this popular airline.
The majority of passengers choose to travel with Turkish Airlines on this route.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Soekarno-Hatta International Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Worthwhile stopovers between CGK and IST include:
Cairo International Airport
Abu Dhabi International Airport
Kuala Lumpur International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Soekarno-Hatta International Airport (CGK) to Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
Currently, ₹ 22,190 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Soekarno-Hatta International Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is ₹ 41,260. Remember that fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
Book eight months before you want to fly. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap tickets from CGK to IST.
Plan your trip for July. That's the cheapest month for flights from Soekarno-Hatta International Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport. If you have flexibility with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfare across every month.
You don't need to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment the price changes on cheap flights from CGK to IST.
Tailor your trip with filters. Select your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Soekarno-Hatta International Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport.
Handy information about Soekarno-Hatta International Airport (CGK)
73.0% of flights taking off from Soekarno-Hatta International Airport touch down at their destination on schedule.
Central Jakarta to Soekarno-Hatta International Airport is around 32 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 35 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
The trip when using public transport typically takes 1 hour 30 minutes.
Taking an early flight from Soekarno-Hatta International Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these stays close to CGK:
Arriving at Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
If you're coming in on a late Soekarno-Hatta International Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport flight, few things top the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing shortly after at one of these accommodation options near IST:
Say yes to new adventures by picking up an Istanbul Ataturk Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Hit, Avec car rentals or Eren Rent a Car to explore Istanbul and beyond.
Booking your ride from Istanbul Ataturk Airport around two weeks ahead increases your chances of getting a good deal.
Getting from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) to central Istanbul
Istanbul Ataturk Airport to central Istanbul has a drive time of around 50 minutes. It's approximately 48 kilometres away.
It'll take around 1 hour 45 minutes if you're using public transport.
When to fly to Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
April is the busiest month for flights from Soekarno-Hatta International Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport. To escape the crowds, travel to Istanbul in February.
Book your flight from Soekarno-Hatta International Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport for August if you want to go to Istanbul during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 20ºC and 30ºC.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from CGK to IST in January. Average temperatures are between 2ºC and 11ºC then.
Explore more of Türkiye (Turkey)
Ankara is just one of the many places in Türkiye (Turkey) waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Istanbul. Around 354 kilometres away to the east, popular attractions include Museum of Anatolian Civilizations, Kocatepe Mosque (Kocatepe Camii) and Genclik Park.
Around 322 kilometres south-west of Istanbul, Izmir is another essential stop in Türkiye (Turkey). Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Kordonboyu, Kadifekale Castle and Konak Square.
