Flying from Soekarno-Hatta International Airport (CGK) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH): what you need to know
The timezone in Houston is UTC-5, which is 12 hours behind Jakarta.
Give yourself enough time to make your CGK to IAH flight. Generally, it's best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying during a peak time such as July? School holidays and other popular seasons can result in longer queues at airport checkpoints. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Soekarno-Hatta International Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or perhaps explore a new destination along the way. Here's where you can stop between CGK and IAH:
Narita International Airport
Hamad International Airport
Dubai Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Soekarno-Hatta International Airport (CGK) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
At the moment, R 8,717 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Soekarno-Hatta International Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is R 17,045. Remember that fares could change due to demand at the time of booking.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from CGK to IAH, book early. Airlines generally offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first released.
If you can be flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' search function. It'll give you the lowest price in each month when searching for a flight from Soekarno-Hatta International Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport.
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Handy information about Soekarno-Hatta International Airport (CGK)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Soekarno-Hatta International Airport, 73.0% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.
Soekarno-Hatta International Airport is about 32 kilometres from central Jakarta. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take you 35 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The journey on public transport will take about 1 hour 30 minutes.
Looking for a handy hotel near CGK? If you're boarding an early flight from Soekarno-Hatta International Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport, these stays will have you moments from check-in:
Arriving at George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
If you're coming in on a late Soekarno-Hatta International Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport flight, few things top the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and resting shortly after at one of these accommodation options near IAH:
Go where the road takes you with a George Bush Intercontinental Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Dollar, Thrifty or Sixt and venture far and wide through Houston and beyond.
For the lowest price, reserve your ride from George Bush Intercontinental Airport about three weeks before travelling.
Getting from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to central Houston
IAH is located at 16930 JFK Boulevard.
George Bush Intercontinental Airport to central Houston has a drive time of around 20 minutes. It's approximately 27 kilometres away.
It'll take around 50 minutes if you're using public transport.
When to fly to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
The quietest month for a flight from Soekarno-Hatta International Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport is February, while July is the busiest. Pick the ideal time to visit Houston based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
When reserving your flight from Soekarno-Hatta International Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Houston, with temperatures ranging from 24ºC (75ºF) to 40ºC (104ºF).
January has average temperatures of between 5ºC (41ºF) and 19ºC (66ºF). Look for cheap tickets from CGK to IAH around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
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