Travelling from Jakarta to Taipei: what you need to know
Soekarno-Hatta International Airport (CGK) is Jakarta's main airport. Explore your options for reserving a flight from Jakarta to Taipei leaving from here.
Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) and Taipei Songshan Airport (TSA) are Taipei's major gateways.
The average time for a direct Jakarta to Taipei flight is 5 hours 30 minutes.
Taipei is one hour ahead of Jakarta and is in the UTC+8 timezone.
The busiest route for flights from Jakarta to Taipei is from Soekarno-Hatta International Airport (CGK) to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE). Choose from 20 weekly services between these two airports. If you'd like to get going as soon as possible, the earliest flight from CGK to TPE is the 01:30 China Airlines option. If you have other commitments or plans on your day of travel, the latest available service is at 14:40 with China Airlines.
To ensure you make it on your Jakarta to Taipei flight, leave plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
During popular months such as July, you'll want to get to the airport earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight when you travel during high season in general.
How to find the cheapest flights from Jakarta to Taipei
R 1,189 is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Jakarta to Taipei. A return flight starts from R 2,476. These fares may change depending on demand and availability.
To score cheap Jakarta to Taipei flights, book your trip four months before your departure.
July is the best month for nabbing an incredible deal on a plane ticket from Jakarta to Taipei. If you're looking to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices across every month.
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Flying from Jakarta
Soekarno-Hatta International Airport (CGK)
You can book a direct flight from Jakarta to Taipei leaving from Soekarno-Hatta International Airport (CGK). Start your trip at CGK and land at Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE).
Well-known airlines that offer direct Jakarta to Taipei plane tickets from CGK include:
We make it a breeze to book a Jakarta to Taipei flight with a stopover. To see the options departing from Soekarno-Hatta International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Some popular stopovers include:
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
Changi International Airport (SIN)
Hong Kong International Airport (HKG)
Travelling from central Jakarta to CGK takes about 1 hour 30 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or take a cab, you'll cover the 19 kilometres in 35 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Catching an early flight from Jakarta to Taipei? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels close to Soekarno-Hatta International Airport:
73.0% of flights that leave from Soekarno-Hatta International Airport touch down at their destination on time.
Arriving in Taipei
Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE)
Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) is approximately 27 kilometres from the centre of Taipei. If you're catching a cab or a ride-share, the drive takes roughly 40 minutes.
Getting there by public transport takes roughly 1 hour 25 minutes.
Consider booking a hotel close to TPE if you're coming in on a late flight from Jakarta to Taipei. Settle into one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Pick up a Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport rental car and explore Taipei and beyond with your own wheels. 固得租車, IWS rent a car and Chih-hang car hire are well-known companies you can book with here.
Reserving your ride from Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport about two weeks in advance boosts your odds of scoring a great price.
Taipei Songshan Airport (TSA)
Taipei Songshan Airport (TSA) is about 5 kilometres from the centre of Taipei. After your flight from Jakarta to Taipei, it'll take you approximately 20 minutes to get to the heart of the city in a cab or ride-share.
If you're catching public transport, it'll take about 45 minutes.
Place the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and relax at a hotel near TSA. Here are a few options where you can take a load off after your flight from Jakarta to Taipei:
固得租車, Ho Ing and CARPLUS make collecting a Taipei Songshan Airport rental car easy and quick. These reliable suppliers are located in or around the terminal and will have you ready to go in a flash.
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your ride from TSA four weeks ahead of time. You'll also have access to a bigger selection of vehicles.
Best time to go to Taipei
August is the busiest month for flights from Jakarta to Taipei. To skip the crowds, go to Taipei in April.
When booking your Jakarta to Taipei tickets, think about the kind of weather you prefer. July is the warmest month in Taipei, with temperatures ranging from 25ºC (77ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).
Search for cheap flights from Jakarta to Taipei in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 10ºC (50ºF) and 19ºC (66ºF) on average.
More about Taipei
After booking your flight from Jakarta to Taipei, find a hotel that offers the right mix of comfort and location. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Taipei:
There are so many things to see and do in this city it can be hard to know where to begin. Taipei 101, Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall and Ximending Night Market are top attractions which should be on any well-planned Taipei itinerary.
Explore more of Taiwan
You've done Taipei, now it's time to explore other parts of Taiwan. Travel about 129 kilometres south-west to T'ai-chung-shih to tick off its leading sights. From Taichung Park to Lifu Museum of Chinese Medicine. China Medical University and 柳川藍帶水岸, your itinerary will be busy.
Tainan is another sought-after destination in Taiwan and is around 257 kilometres south-west of Taipei. No trip is complete without experiencing Anping Old Street, Anping Fort and Anping Tree House.