Flying from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to Jakarta: what you need to know
Jakarta is 5 hours ahead of Cape Town, where Cape Town International Airport is located. Jakarta operates on the UTC+7 timezone.
To ensure you catch your flight from CPT to Jakarta, allow plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
You can expect bigger queues in popular months such as June and other peak seasons. Arriving up to fours hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
Whether you'd prefer to discover another city as part of your journey or just have a break, we make it easy to find a flight with a stopover. To see your options, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Hamad International Airport (DOH) is a stop you can make during your flight from CPT to Jakarta.
To enter Indonesia for tourism purposes, you'll need a visa if you have a passport from South Africa. However, visa rules can change and you may need further documentation depending on the purpose and length of your visit. Always check the most recent guidelines before reserving your cheap ticket from Cape Town International Airport to Jakarta.
CPT is approximately 19 kilometres from central Cape Town. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 21 minutes or so to arrive, depending on traffic conditions.
Want a convenient hotel near CPT? If you're boarding an early flight from Cape Town International Airport to Jakarta, these stays will put you moments from check-in:
How to find the cheapest flights from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to Jakarta
R 6,799 is the best price for a one-way ticket from Cape Town International Airport to Jakarta. Return flights start at R 13,012. These prices can change based on demand.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from CPT to Jakarta if you book ahead. Airlines often have some fantastic early bird rates.
Finding cheap tickets from Cape Town International Airport to Jakarta is more likely if you're flexible with your trip dates. Try using the 'Whole month' function to see the lowest fares across every month and snap up a great deal.
Set up a Price Alert for cheap tickets from CPT to Jakarta. You don't need to check back in every day to see if fares have dropped. We'll let you know as soon as the price changes.
Take advantage of the filters to find your ideal trip. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Cape Town International Airport to Jakarta, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by arrival and departure times, airline, and number of stops.
Airports in Jakarta
Soekarno-Hatta International Airport (CGK)
Soekarno-Hatta International Airport (CGK) is around 32 kilometres from central Jakarta. With a car rental or if you're catching a cab, the drive is around 36 minutes.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour and 29 minutes.
If you're coming in on a late flight from Cape Town International Airport to Jakarta, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these accommodation options near CGK:
Halim Perdanakusuma Airport (HLP)
Central Jakarta is approximately 14 kilometres from Halim Perdanakusuma Airport (HLP). After your flight from Cape Town International Airport to Jakarta has hit the runway and you've made your way through the terminal, the drive should be around 27 minutes.
The journey will take roughly 1 hour and 28 minutes on public transport.
After your flight from CPT to Jakarta, rest your head at a hotel close to HLP. These are some comfortable options that'll help you get into relaxation mode:
Best time to go to Jakarta
July is the busiest month for flights from Cape Town International Airport to Jakarta. To steer clear of the crowds, head for Jakarta in February when it's quieter.
Lock in your flight from Cape Town International Airport to Jakarta for October to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures to range from 25ºC to 32ºC.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap flight from CPT to Jakarta in July when temperatures average between 24ºC and 31ºC.
More about Jakarta
Start your Jakarta trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. After booking your flight from Cape Town International Airport to Jakarta, explore our selection of hotels including:
Every great holiday has to include some sightseeing. National Monument of Indonesia, Danau Taman Mini Indonesia Indah and Istiqlal Mosque are must-do's during your Jakarta adventure.
Complete your Jakarta trip with a car rental
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