Travelling from Jakarta to Singapore: what you need to know
Planning your holiday starts with figuring out where you'll fly out of in Jakarta. Soekarno-Hatta International Airport (CGK) is the city's main airport, so explore your options for reserving a flight from Jakarta to Singapore departing from here.
Touch down in Singapore at Changi International Airport (SIN) or Seletar Airport (XSP).
A direct flight from Jakarta to Singapore takes on average 1 hour 52 minutes. The timezone in Singapore is UTC+8, making it 1 hour ahead of Jakarta.
With 1,586 flights a week between the two airports, Soekarno-Hatta International Airport (CGK) to Changi International Airport (SIN) is the most popular route. Board the first flight from Jakarta to Singapore with Singapore Airlines at 05:25. If you'd like to get more out of your day before taking off, the last flight from CGK to SIN is with Scoot at 20:25.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to board your flight from Jakarta to Singapore.
During popular months such as July, it's best to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight when you travel during peak periods in general.
You can enter Singapore for tourism purposes without a visa if you have a passport from Indonesia. But before reserving your cheap flight from Jakarta to Singapore, make sure you're up to date with the latest guidelines. Visa rules can change, and you may require some travel documents if your trip is for business or other reasons.
Flying from Jakarta
Soekarno-Hatta International Airport (CGK)
You can book a direct flight from Jakarta to Singapore taking off from Soekarno-Hatta International Airport (CGK). Start your journey at CGK and arrive at Changi International Airport (SIN).
Leading carriers that have direct flights from Jakarta to Singapore departing CGK include:
We make it a piece of cake to find a flight from Jakarta to Singapore that includes a stopover. To see all your options leaving from Soekarno-Hatta International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Popular stopovers include:
Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)
Kuala Namu International Airport (KNO)
Juanda International Airport (SUB)
The journey from central Jakarta to CGK takes about 1 hour and 29 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or take a cab, you'll cover the 32 kilometres in 36 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Booked an early flight from Jakarta to Singapore? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these stays close to Soekarno-Hatta International Airport:
Arriving in Singapore
Changi International Airport (SIN)
Changi International Airport (SIN) to central Singapore takes around 21 minutes by car. It's approximately 21 kilometres away.
It typically takes 1 hour when travelling by public transport.
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a flight from Jakarta to Singapore. Stay at one of these accommodation options near SIN instead:
Seletar Airport (XSP)
Central Singapore is about 19 kilometres from Seletar Airport (XSP). As soon as your flight from Jakarta to Singapore has touched down and you've navigated your way to arrivals, the drive should be around 23 minutes.
You can expect the trip to take approximately 1 hour and 24 minutes on public transport.
Hang up the 'Do not disturb' sign and rest at a hotel near XSP. Here are a few options where you can check in after your flight from Jakarta to Singapore:
How to find the cheapest flights from Jakarta to Singapore
Currently, R 443 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Jakarta to Singapore. The cheapest price for a return flight is R 1,169. Keep in mind fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
Book 9 months before flying. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from Jakarta to Singapore.
May is the cheapest month for tickets from Jakarta to Singapore. If you'd like to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for every month.
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Play around with filters to find your ideal trip. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Jakarta to Singapore, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by arrival and departure times, airline, and number of stops.
Best time to go to Singapore
It's time to figure out your dates for your flight from Jakarta to Singapore. August is the busiest month to visit Singapore. If you prefer a quieter vibe, go in February.
Lock in your flight from Jakarta to Singapore for May if you want to explore the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Singapore to range from 25ºC to 31ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from Jakarta to Singapore in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 24ºC and 30ºC on average.
More about Singapore
Start your Singapore trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Jakarta to Singapore, explore our selection of hotels including:
Marina Bay Sands and Gardens by the Bay are just a couple of the big attractions to put on your Singapore must-do list. Continue your sightseeing adventures at Universal Studios Singapore.
Complete your Singapore trip with a car rental
Explore our range of car rentals once you've booked your hotel and cheap flight from Jakarta to Singapore. Whether you want a compact ride, spacious sedan or something in between, you can compare companies in one go to find the perfect deal.
