Travelling from Jakarta to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS): What you need to know
Soekarno-Hatta International Airport (CGK) is Jakarta's main airport. Explore your options for booking a flight from Jakarta to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) departing from here.
The average duration of a direct Jakarta to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol flight is 15 hours 5 minutes.
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol is located in Amsterdam. The city operates on the UTC+1 timezone and is six hours behind Jakarta.
The busiest route is from Soekarno-Hatta International Airport (CGK) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS). Take your pick of 2 direct services each week. Garuda Indonesia operates a 2am departure between CGK and AMS.
Your flight from Jakarta to AMS won't wait if you're running late, so be at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
If you're heading away during a bank holiday or other peak period, give yourself extra time. Arrive two hours ahead of domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Security and check-in lines will be longer.
Airports in Jakarta
Soekarno-Hatta International Airport (CGK)
You can find a direct flight from Jakarta to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) out of Soekarno-Hatta International Airport (CGK).
Garuda Indonesia is a well-known airline that offers direct flights from Jakarta to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol taking off from CGK.
The preferred airline for passengers flying between CGK and AMS is Garuda Indonesia.
The carrier with the top on-time arrival rate on this route is Garuda Indonesia.
A stopover is the ideal opportunity to take a travel break and possibly even visit a new city. When searching for cheap flights from Jakarta to AMS leaving from Soekarno-Hatta International Airport (CGK), uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to get ideas for where to visit along the way. Top options include:
Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)
Changi International Airport (SIN)
Hamad International Airport (DOH)
CGK is around 32 kilometres from central Jakarta. If you're ride-sharing, driving or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 35 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the travel time to be around 1 hour 30 minutes.
In search of a convenient hotel close to Soekarno-Hatta International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Jakarta to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, these stays will have you sleeping a quick hop from check-in:
When it comes to the on-time performance of Soekarno-Hatta International Airport, 73.0% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
Halim Perdanakusuma Airport (HLP)
You can reach HLP from central Jakarta in approximately 25 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The ride on public transport will take roughly 1 hour 30 minutes to travel the 14 kilometres or so.
Start your holiday early with an extra night away from home. Before catching your Jakarta to AMS flight, kick back in one of these hotels near Halim Perdanakusuma Airport:
About Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Jakarta to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol. Book one of these accommodation options near AMS instead:
Go where the road takes you with an Amsterdam Airport Schiphol rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Green Motion, Keddy By Europcar or Alamo and chase adventure across Amsterdam and beyond.
Get the best deal by booking your ride around four weeks before your Jakarta to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol flight.
Getting from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to central Amsterdam
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol is around 13 kilometres from central Amsterdam. The time it takes to get to the centre by cab or car hire depends on the time of day. Do some research before you go.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of around 1 hour 5 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Jakarta to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Jakarta to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol is R 4,536. For a return flight on this route, the best price is R 10,480. Depending on when and how early you book, these fares could change.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap flights from Jakarta to AMS if you book in advance. Airlines often have some fantastic early bird rates.
The 'Whole month' tool will show you the cheapest Jakarta to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol tickets across each month. It's an easy way to snap up a bargain if your plans aren't set in stone.
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Filters make it easier to save some cash on your flight from Jakarta to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol. Pick the airlines, flight times and number of stops that check all your boxes. Then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to find the most affordable option fast.
The best time to fly from Jakarta to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
June is when most people book flights from Jakarta to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS). Visit Amsterdam in February for a quieter experience.
Lock in a Jakarta to AMS plane ticket departing in August if you want to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Amsterdam to range from 14ºC (57ºF) to 24ºC (75ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from Jakarta to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol in February if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 0ºC (32ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF).
More about Amsterdam
After booking your flight from Jakarta to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, find a hotel that keeps you close to what you want to see. Make one of these options your base for exploring Amsterdam:
Rijksmuseum and Van Gogh Museum are just the start of the big attractions to add to your Amsterdam must-do list. Continue your sightseeing adventures at Stichting Het Rijksmuseum.
Explore more of the Netherlands
Eindhoven is just one of the many places in the Netherlands waiting to be discovered once you've seen Amsterdam. Around 113 kilometres away to the south-east, check out popular attractions including Van Gogh - Roosegaarde Cycle Path, Taste Eindhoven Foodtours and Designhuis.
If you're interested in discovering another major destination in the Netherlands, head for Groningen, about 161 kilometres north-east of Amsterdam. Noorderplantsoen, Noorderplantsoen Park and Martiniplaza are key highlights.
