Jakarta Flight Tickets

About Jakarta

Jakarta is the capital of Indonesia. It appears as one of the largest cities in the country. It is known that the city was founded in the Northwest of Java Island. According to the last census, 8,490,000 people live in the city. The city, which constitutes the political, economic and cultural center of the country, has constantly improved itself and gained great importance within the country. Tanjung Priok port is among the most important transportation facilities of the city. In this way, it can be seen that the city is developing commercially. The city has a great cultural and historical heritage. National Monument and Istiklal Mosque are the symbols of the city. In addition, it is also among the information given that the city hosts the ASEAN secretariat. In terms of transportation, we see Soekarno-Hatta International Airport and Halim Perdanakusuma International Airport.

Jakarta Airports

Soekarno–Hatta International Airport

Soekarno–Hatta International Airport (IATA: CGK), abbreviated as SHIA or Soetta, is the primary airport serving the Greater Jakarta region on the Indonesian island of Java. Located in Benda, Tangerang, approximately 20 km northwest of Jakarta, the airport takes its name from the country's first president and vice president, Soekarno and Mohammad Hatta. Since it is close to Cengkareng district, it is also known as Cengkareng Airport. The airport was the largest and busiest airport in Indonesia and the 18th busiest airport in the world.

Land Transportation

There are several transportation options to reach the airport: local airport terminal buses, buses, various taxi services and vehicles.

Inter-Terminal Ring Buses

Soekarno–Hatta International Airport offers free ring buses connecting Terminals 1, 2 and 3.

Rail Transportation Between Terminals

In 2013, the Indonesian government announced the construction of a fully automated rail system that will connect Terminals 1, 2 and 3 and be used to transport passengers. This system will be completed together with the airport railway in 2017.

Buses

Several bus companies offer bus services from the airport to various destinations. Travel time from the airport to Jakarta city center (at Gambir railway station) takes approximately 70 minutes depending on traffic. Buses depart from various points in Jakarta center (Gambir) and surrounding areas to the airport. It is possible to find airport line buses in the arrival hall of Terminal 1A-1B-1C, in the east wing of the arrival hall of Terminal 2F and in front of the departure hall of Terminal 3.

Taxi and other services

Various taxi and private bus services are provided by several companies.

Vehicle

The airport is located in the center of Jakarta city, Prof. Dr. It is connected by Sedyatmo Toll Road. There is ample car parking at the airport, including long-term ones.

Rail Transportation

In July 2011, the Indonesian government commissioned PT Kereta Api for rail transportation that will cost 2.25 trillion rupees and will connect Manggarai station to the airport via Tangerang. A 7-kilometer section of the line will be built to connect the airport and KRL Jabotabek station in Tangerang. The existing single-lane suburban line between Manggarai and Tanah Tinggi will be converted into two lanes. The suburban line will connect Manggarai station, Sudirman, Tanah Abang, Duri, Grogol, Bojong Indah, Kalideres, Tanah Tinggi and Soekarno–Hatta International Airport.