Travelling from Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II Airport (PLM) to Soekarno-Hatta International Airport (CGK): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II Airport to Soekarno-Hatta International Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 1 hour 10 minutes.
Jakarta's timezone is UTC+7, which is the same as Palembang.
Flights from PLM to CGK start from 06:15 — the earliest with Garuda Indonesia. The last service of the day is at 19:40 with Garuda Indonesia. In total, there are 124 weekly Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II Airport to Soekarno-Hatta International Airport flights.
Give yourself plenty of time to make your PLM to CGK flight. As a general rule, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months like July, you'll want to get to the airport well in advance. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're travelling during a high season in general.
A number of airlines operate direct flights from Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II Airport to Soekarno-Hatta International Airport, so jetting off to Jakarta (and then exploring more of Indonesia!) is easy. The most popular carriers that fly nonstop include:
The airline with the highest booking volume on this route is Garuda Indonesia.
With a dependable 87.21% of services arriving on schedule, Garuda Indonesia has the best on-time record for PLM to CGK flights.
If you want to add a stop to your trip, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II Airport to Soekarno-Hatta International Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between PLM and CGK:
Hang Nadim International Airport
Depati Amir Airport
Juanda International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II Airport (PLM) to Soekarno-Hatta International Airport (CGK)
Right now, R 788 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II Airport to Soekarno-Hatta International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is R 1,548. Bear in mind that fares could change due to demand at the time of booking.
Book five months before flying. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from PLM to CGK.
April is the cheapest month for flights from Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II Airport to Soekarno-Hatta International Airport. If you're looking to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices across every month.
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Handy information about Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II Airport (PLM)
Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II Airport maintains a strong on-time performance, so you're less likely to experience disruptions. Departures from PLM land on schedule 87.21% of the time.
Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II Airport is around 14 kilometres from central Palembang. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take you 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Catching public transport? Expect a trip time of around 55 minutes.
Get your holiday off to a leisurely start by staying near PLM. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II Airport to Soekarno-Hatta International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these stays are ideal:
Arriving at Soekarno-Hatta International Airport (CGK)
If you're landing on a late Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II Airport to Soekarno-Hatta International Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of being near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be resting not long after at one of these options near CGK:
Pick up a Soekarno-Hatta International Airport rental car and discover Jakarta and beyond with your own set of wheels. TRAC Astra Rent A Car, Avis and Europcar are top providers to choose from here.
Lock in the best possible rate by booking your ride from Soekarno-Hatta International Airport around one week ahead of your departure.
Getting from Soekarno-Hatta International Airport (CGK) to central Jakarta
From Soekarno-Hatta International Airport, Jakarta is approximately 32 kilometres away. It takes around 35 minutes to reach the centre by car.
Travelling by public transport typically takes 1 hour 30 minutes.
When to fly to Soekarno-Hatta International Airport (CGK)
It's time to work out your trip dates for your flight from Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II Airport to Soekarno-Hatta International Airport. July is the most popular month to visit Jakarta. If you prefer a more relaxed vibe, go in February.
Book your flight from Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II Airport to Soekarno-Hatta International Airport for October if you want to explore Jakarta during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 25ºC (77ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from PLM to CGK in July if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around 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. Journey 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), there's plenty to keep you on the go.
Bekasi is another standout destination 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.
