Travelling from Singapore to Jakarta: what you need to know
Singapore is home to two main airports where you can kick off your travels. Check out your options for reserving a flight from Singapore to Jakarta flying out of Singapore Changi Airport (SIN) or Seletar Airport (XSP).
Soekarno-Hatta Airport (CGK) is where your flight will arrive in Jakarta.
To ensure you make your Singapore to Jakarta flight, leave enough time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is a good rule of thumb.
Be prepared for bigger queues during popular months like June. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
How to find the cheapest flights from Singapore to Jakarta
To pick up cheap Singapore to Jakarta flights, book ahead. Airlines usually offer lower fares when flights are first released.
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Flying from Singapore
Singapore Changi Airport (SIN)
Travelling from central Singapore to SIN takes about 40 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or grab a taxi, you'll cover the 18 kilometres in 25 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Want a handy hotel close to Singapore Changi Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Singapore to Jakarta, these stays will have you moments from your check-in counter:
74% of flights leaving from Singapore Changi Airport touch down at their destination on time.
Seletar Airport (XSP)
With public transport, you can travel from central Singapore to XSP in around 1 hour. The airport is roughly 14 kilometres away. Driving will take you about 25 minutes.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before your flight from Singapore to Jakarta? Kick back in a hotel near Seletar Airport before your trip officially begins. These stays are calling your name:
Most flights that depart Seletar Airport get to their destination as planned. It boasts an on-time performance rate of 82%.
Arriving in Jakarta
Soekarno-Hatta Airport (CGK)
Soekarno-Hatta Airport (CGK) is around 19 kilometres from central Jakarta. The time it takes to reach the centre depends on the time of day. Do a little research before your trip.
If you're coming in on a late flight from Singapore to Jakarta, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting soon after at one of these accommodation options near CGK:
Grab a Soekarno-Hatta Airport rental car and explore Jakarta and beyond with your own wheels. TRAC Astra Rent A Car, Avis and Europcar are leading providers you can book with here.
To secure the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Soekarno-Hatta Airport about one week ahead of your Singapore to Jakarta flight.
Halim Perdana Kusuma Airport (HLP)
If you're staying in Jakarta's centre (or just want to see the sights straight away), the city is around 11 kilometres from Halim Perdana Kusuma Airport (HLP). Look for any visitor information desks for help with directions after disembarking your flight from Singapore to Jakarta.
Hang up the 'Do not disturb' sign and relax at a hotel near HLP. Here are a few options where you can put your feet up after your flight from Singapore to Jakarta:
Best time to go to Jakarta
August is the busiest month for flights from Singapore to Jakarta. To skip the crowds, head to Jakarta in March.
Before locking in your Singapore to Jakarta tickets, think about the kind of weather forecast you're hoping for. October is the warmest month in Jakarta, with temperatures ranging from 25ºC (77ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).
July has average temperatures of between 24ºC (75ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF). Search for cheap flights from Singapore to Jakarta around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about Jakarta
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Jakarta right here. Browse these options after you've booked your flight from Singapore to Jakarta:
There are so many things to do and see in this city it can be tricky to work out where to begin. Istiqlal Mosque, National Museum of Indonesia and Gelora Bung Karno Main Stadium are top sights which should feature on any well-planned Jakarta itinerary.
Explore more of Indonesia
Jakarta has plenty to offer, but there are so many other parts of Indonesia waiting to be discovered. Around 121 kilometres southeast of Jakarta, a visit to Bandung will keep you busy. Start with attractions like Gedung Merdeka, Museum Gedung Sate and Bandung Great Mosque.
Another essential stop in Indonesia, Bekasi is located around 19 kilometres east of Jakarta. Make time to visit highlights including Hutan Kota Bekasi.