Flying from Jakarta to Moscow: what you need to know
Soekarno-Hatta International Airport (CGK) is Jakarta's main airport. Check out your options for booking a flight from Jakarta to Moscow leaving from here.
Moscow has a variety of airports you can fly into. Hop off the plane at Sheremetyevo International Airport (SVO), Vnukovo Airport (VKO) or Moscow Domodedovo Airport (DME).
Moscow's timezone is UTC+3, making Moscow four hours behind Jakarta.
To ensure you make it on your Jakarta to Moscow flight, allow plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Be prepared for longer queues in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures will give you plenty of time for security and boarding.
How to find the cheapest flights from Jakarta to Moscow
To find cheap Jakarta to Moscow flights, book ahead. Airlines usually offer lower fares when flights are first released.
If you can be flexible with your travel plans, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the lowest price in every month when looking for your plane ticket from Jakarta to Moscow.
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Flying from Jakarta
Soekarno-Hatta International Airport (CGK)
A stopover is the ideal opportunity to take a travel break — and maybe even explore another city. When searching for Jakarta to Moscow flights departing from Soekarno-Hatta International Airport, uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can stop along the way. Popular options include:
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
Dubai Airport (DXB)
Cairo International Airport (CAI)
The journey from central Jakarta to CGK takes around 1 hour 30 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or grab a cab, you'll cover the 19 kilometres in 35 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Planning to catch an early flight from Jakarta to Moscow? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these stays close to Soekarno-Hatta International Airport:
73.0% of flights that depart Soekarno-Hatta International Airport land at their destination on schedule.
Arriving in Moscow
Sheremetyevo International Airport (SVO)
Sheremetyevo International Airport (SVO) is approximately 27 kilometres from central Moscow. If you're catching a cab or a ride-share, the drive will take around 35 minutes.
Book a hotel close to SVO if you have a late flight from Jakarta to Moscow. Check in to one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Best time to go to Moscow
It's time to pick your trip dates for your flight from Jakarta to Moscow. July is the most popular month for a trip to Moscow. If you want a quieter atmosphere, go in February.
Before locking in your Jakarta to Moscow tickets, think about the weather you're most comfortable in. July is the warmest month in Moscow, with temperatures ranging from 12ºC (54ºF) to 31ºC (88ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between -18ºC (0ºF) and 0ºC (32ºF). Look for cheap flights from Jakarta to Moscow around that time if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Russia
You've visited Moscow, now it's time to discover other corners of Russia. Journey about 386 kilometres east to Nizhniy Novgorod to check off its must-visit sights. From Monument to cosmonaut Komarov to A.M.Gorkiy Childhood Museum and Dlinnaya Staraya Lestnitsa, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
If there's time to check out another side of Russia, consider Voronezh, about 467 kilometres south of Moscow. Dom Gardenina, Skver Dzerzhinskogo and Alleya Slavy Voronezhskikh Olimpiytsev-Dinamovtsev are among the biggest draws.