Travelling from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Jakarta: what you need to know
The timezone in Jakarta is UTC+7. The city is seven hours ahead of Cardiff, where Cardiff Airport is located.
For stress-free travel, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This leaves you with plenty of time to board your CWL to Jakarta flight.
Heading away during a peak time like school or public holidays? Expect longer lines at check-in and security. Give yourself extra leeway and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Travelling from central Cardiff to CWL takes around 1 hour 5 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or get a cab, you'll cover the 14 kilometres in 30 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
In search of a hotel close to CWL? If you're catching an early flight from Cardiff Airport to Jakarta, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure lounge:
66.16% of flights that take off from Cardiff Airport land at their destination on schedule.
How to find the cheapest flights from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Jakarta
$1,376 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Cardiff Airport to Jakarta flight. Return flight tickets start at $1,519. These fares may change based on availability.
To pick up cheap flights from CWL to Jakarta, book ahead. Airlines typically offer lower prices when tickets first go on sale.
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Airports in Jakarta
Soekarno-Hatta International Airport (CGK)
The distance from Soekarno-Hatta International Airport (CGK) to central Jakarta is roughly 32 kilometres. It'll take you around 35 minutes to reach the centre driving.
It typically takes 1 hour 30 minutes to get there using public transport.
Consider booking a hotel near CGK if you're coming in on a late flight from Cardiff Airport to Jakarta. Select one of these accommodation options and make your arrival easier:
Follow your own route with a Soekarno-Hatta International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from TRAC Astra Rent A Car, Avis or Europcar and discover more of Jakarta and beyond.
For the best deal, reserve your vehicle from Soekarno-Hatta International Airport around one week ahead of your flight from CWL to Jakarta.
Halim Perdanakusuma Airport (HLP)
Central Jakarta is located around 14 kilometres from Halim Perdanakusuma Airport (HLP). Once your flight from Cardiff Airport to Jakarta has touched down and you've navigated your way to arrivals, expect a drive of around 25 minutes.
Travelling by public transport will take around 1 hour 30 minutes.
There are some great places to park your luggage (and yourself) near HLP. Kick back and get cosy after your CWL to Jakarta flight at any of these well-located options:
Best time to go to Jakarta
Before booking your flights from Cardiff Airport to Jakarta, consider which time of year works best for you. Peak season in Jakarta offers a bustling atmosphere and plenty to do, while the low season brings cheaper hotel deals and fewer crowds.
The warmest month in Jakarta is October, with temperatures ranging between 25ºC and 32ºC. Lock in your Cardiff Airport to Jakarta flight ticket then if that's your idea of comfortable weather.
July has average temperatures of between 24ºC and 31ºC. Look for a cheap ticket from CWL to Jakarta around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Jakarta
Start your Jakarta trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. After booking your flight from Cardiff Airport to Jakarta, check out our selection of hotels including:
There are so many things to explore in this city it can be hard to figure out where to start. Danau Taman Mini Indonesia Indah, National Monument of Indonesia and Istiqlal Mosque are top attractions which should be on every Jakarta itinerary.
Explore more of Indonesia
Jakarta is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of Indonesia waiting to be explored. Around 121 kilometres south-east of Jakarta, a trip to Bandung will keep your itinerary busy. Start with leading attractions like Braga Street, Gedung Sate and Bandung Geological Museum (Museum Geologi).
Palembang is another essential stop in Indonesia and is around 434 kilometres north-west of Jakarta. No trip is complete without experiencing Ampera Bridge, Benteng Kuto Besak and Kuto Besak Fortress.