Flying from Nairobi to Jakarta: what you need to know
Start your holiday planning by considering the departure point for your flight from Nairobi to Jakarta. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Wilson Airport (WIL) are Nairobi's main airports.
Soekarno-Hatta International Airport (CGK) is the primary point of entry to Jakarta.
The timezone in Jakarta is UTC+7, which is four hours ahead of Nairobi.
Give yourself enough time to catch your Nairobi to Jakarta flight. It's generally best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You can expect bigger queues during popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.
How to find the cheapest flights from Nairobi to Jakarta
To pick up cheap Nairobi to Jakarta flights, book early. Airlines usually offer lower prices when tickets first go on sale.
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Flying from Nairobi
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO)
Think about adding a stopover to potentially save on your Nairobi to Jakarta flight. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport. Take a pause at one of these airports:
Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (BOM)
Hamad International Airport (DOH)
Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH)
NBO is around 11 kilometres from central Nairobi. If you're catching a cab, driving or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're taking public transport, expect the trip time to be around 1 hour 10 minutes.
Need a handy hotel near Jomo Kenyatta International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Nairobi to Jakarta, these stays will have you moments from your departure lounge:
67.1% of flights that depart Jomo Kenyatta International Airport touch down at their destination on schedule.
Arriving in Jakarta
Soekarno-Hatta International Airport (CGK)
Soekarno-Hatta International Airport (CGK) to central Jakarta takes around 35 minutes by car. The centre is roughly 19 kilometres away.
It typically takes 1 hour 30 minutes to get there on public transport.
If you're coming in on a late flight from Nairobi to Jakarta, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these accommodation options near CGK:
Pick up a Soekarno-Hatta International Airport rental car and explore Jakarta and beyond with your own wheels. TRAC Astra Rent A Car, Avis and Europcar are leading providers to choose from here.
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your ride from Soekarno-Hatta International Airport about one week in advance of your trip.
Halim Perdanakusuma Airport (HLP)
Halim Perdanakusuma Airport (HLP) is roughly 11 kilometres from central Jakarta. After your flight from Nairobi to Jakarta, it takes approximately 25 minutes to reach the heart of the city in a cab or ride-share.
The trip will take about 1 hour 30 minutes on public transport.
Best time to go to Jakarta
February is the quietest month for flights from Nairobi to Jakarta, while July is the busiest. Pick the ideal time to go to Jakarta based on whether you prefer a lively atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
The warmest month in Jakarta is October, with temperatures ranging between 25ºC (77ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Book your Nairobi to Jakarta ticket then if that's your definition of good weather.
For cooler conditions, look for a cheap flight from Nairobi to Jakarta in July when temperatures average between 24ºC (75ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF).
More about Jakarta
Start your Jakarta trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Nairobi to Jakarta, check out our range of accommodation options including:
There are so many things to see and do in this city it can be difficult to know where to begin. National Monument of Indonesia, Danau Taman Mini Indonesia Indah and Istiqlal Mosque are leading attractions which should feature on any good Jakarta itinerary.
Explore more of Indonesia
Bandung is just one of the many cities in Indonesia waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Jakarta. Around 121 kilometres to the south-east, its top attractions include Braga Street, Gedung Sate and Bandung Geological Museum (Museum Geologi).
Bekasi is another essential stop in Indonesia and is around 19 kilometres east of Jakarta. No journey is complete without visiting TUGU BEKASI JAKARTA TENGGARA, Hutan Kota Bekasi and Taman Putri.