Flying from Paris to Jakarta: what you need to know
You can choose from a range of airports when planning your flight from Paris to Jakarta. Check out your options for departing Paris from Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG), Paris Orly Airport (ORY) and Beauvais-Tille Airport (BVA).
Soekarno-Hatta International Airport (CGK) is where you'll be landing in Jakarta.
Jakarta's timezone is UTC+7, making Jakarta six hours ahead of Paris.
For stress-free travel, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to catch your Paris to Jakarta flight.
During popular months like June, you'll want to get to the airport earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights when you fly during high season in general.
How to find the cheapest flights from Paris to Jakarta
Booking in advance is often the key to securing a cheap Paris to Jakarta flight. Prices tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer your departure date, the more expensive your ticket may be.
Getting cheap plane tickets from Paris to Jakarta is easy if you can be flexible with your travel plans. Use the 'Whole month' search function to see the lowest prices across each month and score a great deal.
Save time searching for cheap flights from Paris to Jakarta by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification on the app when a lower fare pops up.
Tailor your trip using filters. Select your arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' Paris to Jakarta flights.
Flying from Paris
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Consider adding a stopover to possibly find a cheaper Paris to Jakarta flight. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from Charles de Gaulle Airport. Take a break from travelling at one of these popular airports:
Changi International Airport (SIN)
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Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
CDG is around 23 kilometres from central Paris. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 45 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 15 minutes.
After a leisurely start to your trip? Stay near Charles de Gaulle Airport. Whether you're catching an early flight from Paris to Jakarta or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are perfect:
61.46% of flights departing from Charles de Gaulle Airport touch down at their destination on time.
You'll find CDG at 95711, Roissy Charles de Gaulle.
Paris Orly Airport (ORY)
ORY is around 14 kilometres from central Paris. It'll take you 35 minutes or so to get to the airport by car from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 55 minutes.
You're going on holiday, so why not extend it with an additional night away? Think about checking in to one of these accommodation options near Paris Orly Airport the day before your flight from Paris to Jakarta:
Paris Orly Airport has an on-time performance of 75.56%. This figure shows how often flights that depart from this airport arrive at their destination on schedule.
ORY is located at 94396 Orly Aérogare.
Beauvais-Tille Airport (BVA)
From the centre of Paris, BVA is around 72 kilometres away. It'll take you roughly 1 hour 30 minutes to reach the airport by car and 2 hours 20 minutes or so if you use public transport.
Set yourself up for a smooth departure — stay close to Beauvais-Tille Airport and know you'll make it to the terminal with time to spare. Get settled at one of these hotels the day before if you have an early Paris to Jakarta flight:
Flights that depart from BVA land at their destination on schedule 66.39% of the time.
You'll find Beauvais-Tille Airport at Tille 60000, Beauvais.
Arriving in Jakarta
Soekarno-Hatta International Airport (CGK)
The distance from Soekarno-Hatta International Airport (CGK) to central Jakarta is roughly 19 kilometres. It takes around 35 minutes to reach the centre driving.
It typically takes 1 hour 30 minutes to get there on public transport.
If you have a late flight from Paris to Jakarta, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing not long after at one of these hotels near CGK:
Begin your adventure by picking up a Soekarno-Hatta International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from TRAC Astra Rent A Car, Avis or Europcar and explore beyond Jakarta's main sights.
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your ride from Soekarno-Hatta International Airport about one week before your trip.
Halim Perdanakusuma Airport (HLP)
Halim Perdanakusuma Airport (HLP) is about 11 kilometres from the centre of Jakarta. Following your flight from Paris to Jakarta, it takes approximately 25 minutes to reach the heart of the city in a cab or ride-share.
You can expect the trip to take approximately 1 hour 30 minutes on public transport.
Best time to go to Jakarta
July is the most popular month for flights from Paris to Jakarta. To steer clear of the crowds, head to Jakarta in February.
Lock in a Paris to Jakarta ticket departing in October if you're eager to explore the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Jakarta to range from 25ºC (77ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).
For cooler conditions, look for a cheap flight from Paris to Jakarta in July when temperatures average between 24ºC (75ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF).
More about Jakarta
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Jakarta right here. Explore these hotels once you've booked your flight from Paris to Jakarta:
There are so many things to do and see in this city it can be hard to work out where to start. National Monument of Indonesia, Danau Taman Mini Indonesia Indah and Istiqlal Mosque are popular attractions which should be on any well-planned Jakarta itinerary.
Explore more of Indonesia
Bandung is just one of the many places in Indonesia waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Jakarta. Around 121 kilometres to the south-east, popular attractions include Braga Street, Gedung Sate and Bandung Geological Museum (Museum Geologi).
Around 19 kilometres east of Jakarta, Bekasi is another favourite stop in Indonesia. No visit is complete without checking out TUGU BEKASI JAKARTA TENGGARA, Hutan Kota Bekasi and Taman Putri.