Travelling from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport (CCU) to Jakarta: what you need to know
Jakarta is one hour 30 minutes ahead of Kolkata, where Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport is located. Jakarta follows the UTC+7 timezone.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to board your CCU to Jakarta flight.
Travelling over a peak time like July? Public holidays and other popular periods can mean longer lines at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
We make it simple to book plane tickets from CCU to Jakarta with a stopover. To see your options, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Next, select a flight offering a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Top stopovers include:
Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)
Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)
Changi International Airport (SIN)
Located around 13 kilometres from the centre of Kolkata, CCU can be reached in about 40 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport will take roughly 55 minutes.
Want a hassle-free start to your travels? Stay near CCU. Whether you have an early flight from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport to Jakarta or don't want departure day to feel hectic, these hotels are a convenient choice:
75.9% of flights that take off from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport land at their destination on schedule.
How to find the cheapest flights from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport (CCU) to Jakarta
$254 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport to Jakarta flight. A return flight ticket starts from $465. These fares can change depending on availability and demand.
To find cheap flights from CCU to Jakarta, book early. Airlines generally offer the most competitive fares when tickets are first released.
The 'Whole month' tool will show you the cheapest tickets from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport to Jakarta across each month. It's an easy way to snap up a bargain if your plans are flexible.
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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 catching a cab or a ride-share, the drive takes roughly 35 minutes.
Travelling to the centre by public transport typically takes 1 hour 30 minutes.
Look into staying at a hotel close to CGK if you're coming in on a late flight from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport to Jakarta. Pick one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a Soekarno-Hatta International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from TRAC Astra Rent A Car, Avis or Europcar and explore beyond Jakarta's usual tourist stops.
For the best deal, reserve your ride from Soekarno-Hatta International Airport around one week in advance of your flight from CCU to Jakarta.
Halim Perdanakusuma Airport (HLP)
Once your flight from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport to Jakarta has hit the tarmac, you can get to the city centre in about 25 minutes by car. Central Jakarta is roughly 14 kilometres from Halim Perdanakusuma Airport (HLP).
If you travel by public transport, you'll reach the centre in 1 hour 30 minutes or so.
Following your CCU to Jakarta flight, unwind at a hotel near HLP. These are some great accommodation options that'll help you switch to relaxation mode:
Best time to go to Jakarta
Plan your trip to Jakarta during high season if you like a busy atmosphere, but remember that prices are typically higher. Alternatively, book your flights from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport to Jakarta during the off-season when prices are cheaper and it's not as busy.
The warmest month in Jakarta is October, with temperatures ranging between 25ºC and 32ºC. Lock in your Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport to Jakarta flight ticket then if that's your idea of comfortable weather.
Search for cheap tickets from CCU to Jakarta in July if you'd rather travel when it's cooler. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 24ºC and 31ºC on average.
More about Jakarta
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Jakarta right here. Explore these options after you've booked your flight from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport to Jakarta:
Danau Taman Mini Indonesia Indah and National Monument of Indonesia are a couple of top attractions to put on your Jakarta travel itinerary. Keep the momentum going by heading to Istiqlal Mosque.
Explore more of Indonesia
You've done Jakarta, now it's time to discover other corners of Indonesia. Travel about 121 kilometres south-east to Bandung to check off its top sights. From Braga Street to Gedung Sate and Bandung Geological Museum (Museum Geologi), your itinerary will be busy.
Palembang is another favourite destination in Indonesia and is around 434 kilometres north-west of Jakarta. No journey is complete without experiencing Ampera Bridge, Benteng Kuto Besak and Kuto Besak Fortress.