Travelling from Soekarno-Hatta International Airport (CGK) to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH): what you need to know
Athens's timezone is UTC+2, which makes Athens five hours behind Jakarta.
Give yourself enough time to catch your CGK to ATH flight. As a general rule, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying during a peak time such as July? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer lines at security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
If you want to add a stop to your trip, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Soekarno-Hatta International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport. These are the top stopovers between CGK and ATH:
Cairo International Airport
Istanbul Ataturk Airport
Hamad International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Soekarno-Hatta International Airport (CGK) to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
RM976 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Soekarno-Hatta International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport flight. A return flight starts at RM2,043. These prices may change based on demand and availability.
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from CGK to ATH if you book early. Airlines often offer some great early bird discounts.
Finding cheap flights from Soekarno-Hatta International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport is easy if you can be flexible with your travel dates. Use the 'Whole month' function to see the lowest fares throughout the month and land a great deal.
Cut down on the time spent looking for cheap flights from CGK to ATH by creating a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or push notification on the app when fares go down.
Tailor your flights using filters. Pick your preferred departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Soekarno-Hatta International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport.
Handy information about Soekarno-Hatta International Airport (CGK)
Of the flights that depart from Soekarno-Hatta International Airport, 73.0% touch down on time at their destination.
To get to Soekarno-Hatta International Airport from central Jakarta, it'll take around 35 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 32 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour 30 minutes on public transport.
Get your journey off to a leisurely start by staying near CGK. Whether you have an early flight from Soekarno-Hatta International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels have you covered:
Arriving at Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
If you're landing on a late Soekarno-Hatta International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these options near ATH:
Explore without limits with an Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Centauro, Green Motion or Surprice and chase adventure across Athens and beyond.
Lock in the best possible rate by booking your ride from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport about three weeks ahead of your departure.
Getting from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) to central Athens
Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport is approximately 40 kilometres from central Athens. Driving there takes about 35 minutes.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour.
When to fly to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
It's time to plan your dates for your flight from Soekarno-Hatta International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport. July is the most popular month to visit Athens. If you want a more laid-back vibe, go in January.
Book your flight from Soekarno-Hatta International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport for July if you want to visit Athens during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 22ºC (72ºF) and 37ºC (99ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between 4ºC (39ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF). Look for cheap tickets from CGK to ATH sometime then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Greece
Athens has loads to offer, but there are so many other parts of Greece just waiting to be discovered. About 306 kilometres north of Athens, a trip to Thessaloniki will keep your itinerary busy. Start with leading sights like Arch of Galerius, Aristotelous Square and Museum of Byzantine Culture.
Around 209 kilometres north-west of Athens, Larisa is another essential stop in Greece. Start your sightseeing at Agioi Saranta, Saint George Orthodox Church and Second Ancient Theatre.