Flying from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Soekarno-Hatta Airport (CGK): what you need to know
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to catch your LHR to CGK flight.
Flying during a peak month such as July? School holidays and other high seasons can mean longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
If you want to include a stop along the way, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from London Heathrow Airport to Soekarno-Hatta Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between LHR and CGK:
Dubai Airport
Kuala Lumpur International Airport
Singapore Changi Airport
Handy information about London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Of all flights leaving London Heathrow Airport, 78% touch down on time at their destination.
To get to London Heathrow Airport from central London, it'll take about 45 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 24 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a journey time of around 25 minutes.
Catching an early flight from London Heathrow Airport to Soekarno-Hatta Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these stays close to LHR:
Arriving at Soekarno-Hatta Airport (CGK)
If you're landing on a late London Heathrow Airport to Soekarno-Hatta Airport flight, few things top the convenience of being close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be resting not long after at one of these accommodation options near CGK:
Say yes to new adventures by picking up a Soekarno-Hatta Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from TRAC Astra Rent A Car, Avis or Europcar and experience the lesser-explored corners of Jakarta and beyond.
Lock in the best deal by booking your vehicle from Soekarno-Hatta Airport around one week before your travel date.
Getting from Soekarno-Hatta Airport (CGK) to central Jakarta
Soekarno-Hatta Airport to central Jakarta is around 19 kilometres. Journey times vary depending on traffic conditions and the time of day, so checking a navigation app for real-time estimates is a good idea.
When to fly to Soekarno-Hatta Airport (CGK)
August is the most popular month for flights from London Heathrow Airport to Soekarno-Hatta Airport. For smaller crowds, visit Jakarta in March.
The warmest month in Jakarta is October, with temperatures ranging between 25ºC (77ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Book your flights from London Heathrow Airport to Soekarno-Hatta Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
July has average temperatures of between 24ºC (75ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF). Look for cheap tickets from LHR to CGK sometime then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Indonesia
Jakarta is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of Indonesia just waiting to be discovered. About 121 kilometres south-east of Jakarta, a trip to Bandung will fill your itinerary to the brim. Check out popular attractions like Gedung Merdeka, Museum Gedung Sate and Masjid Agung Bandung.
Another well-known destination in Indonesia, Bekasi is roughly 19 kilometres east of Jakarta. Be sure to visit highlights including Hutan Kota Bekasi.