Travelling from Soekarno-Hatta Airport (CGK) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR): what you need to know
London is seven hours behind Jakarta and observes the UTC+0 timezone.
Leave enough time to catch your CGK to LHR flight. As a general rule, turn up two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You can expect longer queues in popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Soekarno-Hatta Airport to London Heathrow Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or visit a new city along the way. Here's where you can stop between CGK and LHR:
Kuala Lumpur International Airport
Singapore Changi Airport
Hamad International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Soekarno-Hatta Airport (CGK) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
$428 is the best price for a one-way Soekarno-Hatta Airport to London Heathrow Airport flight. A return flight starts from $1,047. These fares can change depending on demand.
It's usually best to book early if you're hoping to get cheap tickets from CGK to LHR. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.
Finding cheap flights from Soekarno-Hatta Airport to London Heathrow Airport is easier if you can be flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the lowest fares across each month and bag a great deal.
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Handy information about Soekarno-Hatta Airport (CGK)
73% of flights departing from Soekarno-Hatta Airport make it to their destination on time.
To work out the best way to travel from central Jakarta to Soekarno-Hatta Airport, use navigation apps like Google Maps. The airport is about 19 kilometres from the city centre.
Get your travels off to a stress-free start by staying near CGK. Whether you've booked an early flight from Soekarno-Hatta Airport to London Heathrow Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays are perfect:
Arriving at London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
The last thing you need is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a Soekarno-Hatta Airport to London Heathrow Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near LHR instead:
Follow your own route with a London Heathrow Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Surprice, U-Save or Green Motion and experience more of London and beyond.
For the best deal, reserve your ride from London Heathrow Airport about one week before travelling.
Getting from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to central London
From London Heathrow Airport, London is approximately 24 kilometres away. It takes around 45 minutes to get to the centre driving.
Getting to the centre by public transport takes roughly 25 minutes.
When to fly to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
July is the busiest month for flights from Soekarno-Hatta Airport to London Heathrow Airport. To skip the crowds, visit London in March.
The warmest month in London is July, with the temperature ranging between 11ºC and 26ºC. Lock in your flights from Soekarno-Hatta Airport to London Heathrow Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
Search for cheap tickets from CGK to LHR in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 0ºC and 9ºC on average.
Explore more of the United Kingdom
Manchester is just one of the many cities in the United Kingdom waiting to be discovered after you've seen London. Around 257 kilometres away to the north-west, check out popular attractions including Manchester United Museum & Stadium Tour, The Homes of Football and Museum of Science and Industry.
Around 161 kilometres north-west of London, Birmingham is another favourite stop in the United Kingdom. Start your sightseeing at Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery, Birmingham Hippodrome Theatre and Bournville Experience.