Flying from London to Jakarta: what you need to know
Choose from numerous airports when organising your flight from London to Jakarta. Check out your options for flying out of London from London Heathrow Airport (LHR), London Gatwick Airport (LGW) or Stansted Airport (STN). London Luton Airport (LTN) and London City Airport (LCY) also service London.
Come in for landing at Soekarno-Hatta International Airport (CGK), the major arrival point in Jakarta.
Jakarta is seven hours ahead of London and is in the UTC+7 timezone.
Leave plenty of time to get on your London to Jakarta flight. It's generally best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling over a peak time like July? School holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
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.
The 'Whole month' search tool will show you the cheapest plane tickets from London to Jakarta across each month. It's a great way to snap up a bargain if your plans are flexible.
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Flying from London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
A stopover is the ideal opportunity to break up your trip — and maybe even visit a new city. When searching for London to Jakarta flights leaving from London Heathrow Airport, deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can visit along the way. Here are some options to consider:
Dubai Airport (DXB)
Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)
Changi International Airport (SIN)
Located around 26 kilometres from the centre of London, LHR can be reached in about 55 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport takes roughly 1 hour.
Planning to catch an early flight from London to Jakarta? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these hotels close to London Heathrow Airport:
68.18% of flights that take off from London Heathrow Airport land at their destination on schedule.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Visit friends or family or just take a moment to stretch your legs with a stopover. If you'd like to split up your London to Jakarta flight, browse these options when departing from London Gatwick Airport:
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
Changi International Airport (SIN)
Hamad International Airport (DOH)
With 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.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before your flight from London to Jakarta? Unwind in a hotel near London Gatwick Airport before your break officially begins. Check out these accommodation options:
69% of flights leaving London Gatwick Airport arrive according to schedule.
Stansted Airport (STN)
You can book a ticket from London to Jakarta leaving from Stansted Airport (STN) with a stopover. Dubai Airport (DXB) is a popular transfer 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 plenty of time to spare. These hotels near Stansted Airport make departure day effortless if you're flying out first thing:
Flights departing from STN arrive at their final stop within the expected time frame 64.73% of the time.
Arriving in Jakarta
Soekarno-Hatta International Airport (CGK)
Soekarno-Hatta International Airport (CGK) to central Jakarta takes about 35 minutes by car. The centre is roughly 19 kilometres away.
It usually takes 1 hour 30 minutes to get there when travelling by public transport.
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a flight from London to Jakarta. Check in to one of these accommodation options near CGK instead:
Begin your adventure by picking up a Soekarno-Hatta International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from TRAC Astra Rent A Car, Avis or Europcar and explore beyond Jakarta's main sights.
For the best deal, reserve your ride from Soekarno-Hatta International Airport about one week in advance of your London to Jakarta flight.
Halim Perdanakusuma Airport (HLP)
Halim Perdanakusuma Airport (HLP) is around 11 kilometres from the centre of Jakarta. Once you've disembarked your flight from London to Jakarta, it takes approximately 25 minutes to reach the heart of the city in a cab or ride-share.
If you choose to travel on public transport, the ride to the centre takes 1 hour 30 minutes or so.
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
Start your Jakarta trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. After booking your flight from London to Jakarta, check out our range of accommodation options including:
There are so many things to do and see in this city it can be hard to know where to begin. National Monument of Indonesia, Danau Taman Mini Indonesia Indah and Istiqlal Mosque are leading attractions which should be on any good 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.
