Flying from Chennai Airport (MAA) to Jakarta: what you need to know
Chennai Airport is located in Chennai. Operating on the UTC+7 timezone, Jakarta is 1 hour 30 minutes ahead of Chennai.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to catch your flight from MAA to Jakarta.
During popular months such as July, it's wise to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight when you travel during peak periods in general.
Stopovers are the ideal opportunity to take a break from travelling — and maybe even tour another city. When browsing flights from MAA to Jakarta, uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can visit along the way. Popular options include:
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)
Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)
Changi International Airport (SIN)
If you hold a passport from India, you will need a visa to enter Indonesia. This applies if you're booking a cheap ticket from Chennai Airport to Jakarta for tourism purposes. The rules may be different if you're travelling for business or other reasons. Always check official visa guidelines before you make travel plans and certainly before you fly.
MAA is about 19 kilometres from central Chennai. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 47 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're using public transport, expect the trip time to be around 49 minutes.
Looking for a handy hotel near MAA? If you're boarding an early flight from Chennai Airport to Jakarta, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
How to find the cheapest flights from Chennai Airport (MAA) to Jakarta
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Chennai Airport to Jakarta is R 1,643. The cheapest price for a return flight is R 3,453. Keep in mind fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from MAA to Jakarta if you book in advance. Airlines often have some great early bird deals.
If you're flexible with your travel plans, check out the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the lowest price across every month when looking for your ticket from Chennai Airport to Jakarta.
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Airports in Jakarta
Soekarno-Hatta International Airport (CGK)
Soekarno-Hatta International Airport (CGK) is around 32 kilometres from central Jakarta. With a cab or in your own car rental, the drive is about 36 minutes.
It'll take around 1 hour and 29 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
If you're arriving on a late flight from Chennai Airport to Jakarta, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing not long after at one of these accommodation options near CGK:
Halim Perdanakusuma Airport (HLP)
After your flight from Chennai Airport to Jakarta has hit the tarmac, you can reach the city centre in about 27 minutes by car. Central Jakarta is approximately 14 kilometres from Halim Perdanakusuma Airport (HLP).
You can also travel by public transport, which will take around 1 hour and 28 minutes.
You'll find some great places to drop your things at near HLP. Kick back and get cosy after your flight from MAA to Jakarta at one of these perfectly located options:
Best time to go to Jakarta
July is the busiest month for flights from Chennai Airport to Jakarta. To skip the crowds, head for Jakarta in February when it's quieter.
Book your flight from Chennai Airport to Jakarta for October to experience the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures to range from 25ºC to 32ºC.
July sees average temperatures of between 24ºC and 31ºC. Search for cheap flights from MAA to Jakarta sometime around then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Jakarta
After locking in your flight from Chennai Airport to Jakarta, think about where you'll stay in this city. Make one of these options your base for exploring Jakarta:
National Monument of Indonesia and Danau Taman Mini Indonesia Indah are just two of the leading attractions to add to your Jakarta itinerary. Keep the sightseeing going at Istiqlal Mosque.
Complete your Jakarta trip with a car rental
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