Travelling from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) to Soekarno-Hatta International Airport (CGK): what you need to know
The timezone in Jakarta is UTC+7, which is ten hours ahead of Sao Paulo.
To ensure you get on your GRU to CGK flight, leave enough time to check in and drop off your luggage. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Travelling during a peak month such as July? School holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer queues at airport checkpoints. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport to Soekarno-Hatta International Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or perhaps explore a new destination along the way. Here's where you can stop between GRU and CGK:
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Hamad International Airport
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How to find the cheapest flights from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) to Soekarno-Hatta International Airport (CGK)
Right now, R 14,710 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport to Soekarno-Hatta International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is R 21,985. Remember that fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from GRU to CGK, book ahead. Airlines generally offer their best fares when flights are first made available.
If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the cheapest price across each month when searching for your flight from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport to Soekarno-Hatta International Airport.
Save time looking for cheap flights from GRU to CGK by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification through the app when a lower fare pops up.
Find the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport to Soekarno-Hatta International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by arrival and departure times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU)
75.54% of flights departing from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport land at their destination on time.
Central Sao Paulo to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport is approximately 26 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 30 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
The journey when using public transport usually takes 1 hour 20 minutes.
Searching for a handy hotel near GRU? If you've booked an early flight from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport to Soekarno-Hatta International Airport, these stays will put you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Soekarno-Hatta International Airport (CGK)
The last thing you need is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport to Soekarno-Hatta International Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near CGK instead:
Follow your own route with a Soekarno-Hatta International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from TRAC Astra Rent A Car, Avis or Europcar and discover more of Jakarta and beyond.
Secure the lowest price by booking your vehicle from Soekarno-Hatta International Airport about one week ahead of your trip.
Getting from Soekarno-Hatta International Airport (CGK) to central Jakarta
Soekarno-Hatta International Airport to central Jakarta has a drive time of around 35 minutes. It's approximately 32 kilometres away.
Getting to the centre by public transport takes about 1 hour 30 minutes.
When to fly to Soekarno-Hatta International Airport (CGK)
July is the most popular month for flights from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport to Soekarno-Hatta International Airport. To escape the crowds, visit Jakarta in February.
Lock in your flight from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport to Soekarno-Hatta International Airport for October if you want to explore Jakarta during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 25ºC (77ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from GRU to CGK in July if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 24ºC (75ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF) on average.
Explore more of Indonesia
You've done Jakarta, now it's time to discover more of Indonesia. Travel about 121 kilometres south-east to Bandung to check off its leading attractions. From Braga Street to Gedung Sate and Bandung Geological Museum (Museum Geologi), your itinerary will be busy.
Bekasi is another standout destination in Indonesia and is around 19 kilometres east of Jakarta. No trip is complete without seeing TUGU BEKASI JAKARTA TENGGARA, Hutan Kota Bekasi and Taman Putri.