Flying from Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) to Jakarta: what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Don Mueang International Airport to Jakarta is 3 hours 30 minutes.
Jakarta and Bangkok (where Don Mueang International Airport is located) share the UTC+7 timezone. That means you won't have to change your watch on arrival.
Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) to Soekarno-Hatta International Airport (CGK) is the most popular route. When searching for your flight, you can choose from 44 services every week between DMK and CGK.
To ensure you get on your flight from DMK to Jakarta, leave enough time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
You can expect longer queues during popular months such as August and other peak seasons. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
You can book a nonstop flight from Don Mueang International Airport to Jakarta that arrives at Soekarno-Hatta International Airport (CGK).
You'll find a variety of carriers that operate direct flights from Don Mueang International Airport to Jakarta, such as:
A stopover is the ideal opportunity to break up your journey — and maybe even explore a different city. When searching for flights from DMK to Jakarta, deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can stop along the way. Some popular options include:
Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS)
Penang International Airport (PEN)
Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)
You'll need a visa for Indonesia if you hold a passport from Thailand and are visiting for tourism purposes. Travel documentation and visa requirements can be subject to change. So before booking your cheap ticket from Don Mueang International Airport to Jakarta, check with your airline and your destination country's local embassy or consulate for the most up-to-date information.
Located around 27 kilometres from central Bangkok, DMK can be reached in about 30 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The same journey on public transport will take roughly 1 hour and 5 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Don Mueang International Airport to Jakarta? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these stays near DMK:
How to find the cheapest flights from Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) to Jakarta
R 1,086 is the best price for a one-way ticket from Don Mueang International Airport to Jakarta. Return flights start from R 2,100. These prices can change based on availability.
To score cheap tickets from DMK to Jakarta, reserve your trip 6 months before your departure.
Organise your trip for February. That's the cheapest month for tickets from Don Mueang International Airport to Jakarta. If you have flexibility with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across each month.
Create a Price Alert for cheap tickets from DMK to Jakarta. You don't need to check back in every day to see whether prices have fallen. We'll update you the moment there's a change in price.
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Airports in Jakarta
Soekarno-Hatta International Airport (CGK)
Soekarno-Hatta International Airport (CGK) to central Jakarta is around 36 minutes by car. It's approximately 32 kilometres away.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of around 1 hour and 29 minutes.
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a flight from Don Mueang International Airport to Jakarta. Reserve one of these accommodation options near CGK instead:
Halim Perdanakusuma Airport (HLP)
After your flight from Don Mueang International Airport to Jakarta has hit the runway, you can make your way to the city centre in around 27 minutes by car. Central Jakarta is roughly 14 kilometres from Halim Perdanakusuma Airport (HLP).
The trip will take roughly 1 hour and 28 minutes on public transport.
Hang up the 'Do not disturb' sign and relax at a hotel close to HLP. Here are a few options where you can check in after your flight from DMK to Jakarta:
Best time to go to Jakarta
July is the busiest month for flights from Don Mueang International Airport to Jakarta. To escape the crowds, head to Jakarta in February when things are quieter.
Lock in your flight from Don Mueang International Airport to Jakarta for October to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures to range from 25ºC to 32ºC.
July has average temperatures of between 24ºC and 31ºC. Look for cheap flights from DMK to Jakarta sometime around then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about Jakarta
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Jakarta right here. Explore these hotels as soon as you've locked in your flight from Don Mueang International Airport to Jakarta:
There are so many things to do and see in this city it can be hard to work out where to start. National Monument of Indonesia, Danau Taman Mini Indonesia Indah and Istiqlal Mosque are popular attractions which should feature on any good Jakarta itinerary.
Complete your Jakarta trip with a car rental
Select one of our car rentals in Jakarta and explore the city at your leisure. Easily compare options in one go to find your perfect ride once you've locked in your hotel and cheap flights from Don Mueang International Airport to Jakarta.
