Travelling from King Khaled International Airport (RUH) to Jakarta: what you need to know
Take a direct flight from King Khaled International Airport to Jakarta and you'll be travelling for around 9 hours.
King Khaled International Airport is located in Riyadh. Following the UTC+7 timezone, Jakarta is four hours ahead of Riyadh.
Give yourself enough time to make your RUH to Jakarta flight. As a general rule, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
If you're flying during a bank holiday or another peak period, allow for even more time. A good rule is two hours before domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Check-in and security lines will be longer.
Direct King Khaled International Airport to Jakarta tickets are available for booking. Soekarno-Hatta International Airport (CGK) will be your arrival point.
Saudia is a well-known airline that offers direct flights from King Khaled International Airport to Jakarta.
Consider adding a stopover to potentially find a cheaper flight ticket from RUH to Jakarta. All you need to do is uncheck 'Direct flights only' during your search. Break up your trip (and maybe save some cash) by stopping at one of these airports:
Dubai Airport (DXB)
Hamad International Airport (DOH)
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)
Central Riyadh to RUH is around 27 kilometres. Depending on traffic conditions, it'll take you about 35 minutes to reach there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
Booked an early flight from King Khaled International Airport to Jakarta? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these hotels near RUH:
King Khaled International Airport maintains a solid on-time record, reducing your chances of a delayed flight. Departures from RUH arrive on schedule 86.76% of the time.
How to find the cheapest flights from King Khaled International Airport (RUH) to Jakarta
R 3,872 is currently the best price for a one-way King Khaled International Airport to Jakarta flight. A return flight ticket starts from R 7,219. These fares may change based on availability.
Book one month before you travel. Research on pricing trends suggests this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from RUH to Jakarta.
May is the best month for picking up an amazing deal on King Khaled International Airport to Jakarta tickets. If you'd like to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices for every month.
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Airports in Jakarta
Soekarno-Hatta International Airport (CGK)
Soekarno-Hatta International Airport (CGK) is around 32 kilometres from the centre of Jakarta. If you're grabbing a cab or a ride-share, the drive takes about 35 minutes.
It'll take around 1 hour 30 minutes when travelling by public transport.
Consider booking a hotel close to CGK if you're coming in on a late flight from King Khaled International Airport to Jakarta. Choose one of these accommodation options and make your arrival easier:
Pick up a Soekarno-Hatta International Airport rental car and explore Jakarta and beyond with your own set of wheels. TRAC Astra Rent A Car, Avis and Europcar are popular outlets to choose from here.
Get the best deal by booking your ride from Soekarno-Hatta International Airport around one week ahead of your flight from RUH to Jakarta.
Halim Perdanakusuma Airport (HLP)
Halim Perdanakusuma Airport (HLP) is around 14 kilometres from the centre of Jakarta. Once you've disembarked your flight from King Khaled International Airport to Jakarta, it'll take you around 25 minutes to reach the heart of the city in a ride-share or cab.
The trip will take roughly 1 hour 30 minutes on public transport.
You'll find some great places to rest your head close to HLP. Settle in and get cosy after your RUH to Jakarta flight at one of these perfectly located options:
Best time to go to Jakarta
Travel to Jakarta during the high season if you want a lively atmosphere, but remember that hotel prices may be higher. Alternatively, book flights from King Khaled International Airport to Jakarta during low season when prices are cheaper and crowds are smaller.
Lock in a King Khaled International Airport to Jakarta flight ticket with a departure in October if you're eager to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures to range from 25ºC (77ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from RUH to Jakarta in July if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 24ºC (75ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF) on average.
More about Jakarta
Once you've booked your flight from King Khaled International Airport to Jakarta, find a hotel that keeps you close to what you want to see. Make one of these options your base for exploring Jakarta:
Danau Taman Mini Indonesia Indah and National Monument of Indonesia are a couple of leading attractions to add to your Jakarta travel itinerary. Continue your sightseeing adventures at Istiqlal Mosque.
Explore more of Indonesia
You've visited Jakarta, now it's time to discover more of Indonesia. Journey around 121 kilometres south-east to Bandung to tick off its top attractions. From Braga Street to Gedung Sate and Bandung Geological Museum (Museum Geologi), you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
Around 434 kilometres north-west of Jakarta, Palembang is another favourite stop in Indonesia. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Ampera Bridge, Benteng Kuto Besak and Kuto Besak Fortress.