Flying from Soekarno-Hatta International Airport (CGK) to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Soekarno-Hatta International Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport is 7 hours.
The timezone in Sydney is UTC+11, which is four hours ahead of Jakarta.
Every week, there are 15 Soekarno-Hatta International Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport flights. If you prefer to get going early, go for the 19:00 Qantas flight. If you're eager to make the most of your day before you fly, the latest flight is at 23:55 with Garuda Indonesia.
To ensure you get on your CGK to SYD flight, leave enough time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
You'll likely experience bigger queues in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
Travelling to Sydney (and then seeing more of Australia!) is a cinch with Garuda Indonesia. This popular carrier has direct flights from Soekarno-Hatta International Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport.
The airline with the highest passenger demand on this route is Garuda Indonesia.
The most punctual carrier that operates CGK to SYD flights is Qantas. Its services arrive without delay 75.0% of the time.
If you want to add a stop to your trip, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Soekarno-Hatta International Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between CGK and SYD:
Ngurah Rai International Airport
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport
Changi International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Soekarno-Hatta International Airport (CGK) to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD)
R 2,375 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Soekarno-Hatta International Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport flight. Return flights start from R 5,508. These fares may change depending on availability.
Get cheap tickets from CGK to SYD by booking at least six months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for bagging a bargain.
Plan your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Soekarno-Hatta International Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport. If you have flexibility with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest price across every month.
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Handy information about Soekarno-Hatta International Airport (CGK)
Of the departures from Soekarno-Hatta International Airport, 73.0% arrive on time at their destination.
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 35 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The trip when using public transport typically takes 1 hour 30 minutes.
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Arriving at Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD)
If you're landing on a late Soekarno-Hatta International Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport flight, few things top the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these hotels near SYD:
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Lock in the best deal by reserving your vehicle from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport around two weeks before your departure date.
Getting from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) to central Sydney
Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to the centre of Sydney has a drive time of about 20 minutes. It's approximately 18 kilometres away.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey of roughly 25 minutes.
When to fly to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD)
April is the most popular month for flights from Soekarno-Hatta International Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport. To skip the crowds, travel to Sydney in April.
The warmest month in Sydney is January, with the temperature ranging between 17ºC (63ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Lock in your flights from Soekarno-Hatta International Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
July sees average temperatures of between 5ºC (41ºF) and 19ºC (66ºF). Look for cheap tickets from CGK to SYD sometime around then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Australia
Sydney has its own special appeal, but there are so many other parts of Australia you'll want to see. Around 241 kilometres south-west of Sydney, a trip to Canberra will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with popular sights like Australian War Memorial, National Gallery of Australia and Parliament House.
Newcastle is another standout destination in Australia and is around 121 kilometres north-east of Sydney. No trip is complete without dropping by Newcastle Beach, Nobbys Beach and Merewether Beach.