Flying from Soekarno-Hatta International Airport (CGK) to Sultan Iskandar Muda International Airport (BTJ): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Soekarno-Hatta International Airport to Sultan Iskandar Muda International Airport is 2 hours 50 minutes.
Jakarta and Banda Aceh are both in the UTC+7 timezone. This means you won't have to change your watch when you arrive.
Each week, there are 28 Soekarno-Hatta International Airport to Sultan Iskandar Muda International Airport flights. If you'd like to jet off as early as possible, select the 07:30 Garuda Indonesia flight. If you'd rather make the most of your time before flying, the last flight is at 15:10 with Batik Air.
To ensure you catch your CGK to BTJ flight, allow plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
You'll likely experience longer lines during popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.
With direct flights from Soekarno-Hatta International Airport to Sultan Iskandar Muda International Airport available from numerous airlines, getting to Banda Aceh (and then other corners of Indonesia) is a snap. You can travel nonstop with:
Garuda Indonesia has the highest passenger demand on this route.
With a dependable 80.7% of services landing on schedule, Garuda Indonesia is the most punctual carrier for CGK to BTJ flights.
Pick a stopover if you want to break up your flight. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to look at your options for tickets from Soekarno-Hatta International Airport to Sultan Iskandar Muda International Airport. Kuala Lumpur International Airport is a top stopover on the CGK to BTJ route.
How to find the cheapest flights from Soekarno-Hatta International Airport (CGK) to Sultan Iskandar Muda International Airport (BTJ)
RM323 is the best price for a one-way Soekarno-Hatta International Airport to Sultan Iskandar Muda International Airport flight. A return flight starts at RM773. These prices may change depending on demand and availability.
To score cheap tickets from CGK to BTJ, book your journey seven months ahead of your planned departure.
June is the cheapest month for flights from Soekarno-Hatta International Airport to Sultan Iskandar Muda International Airport. If you prefer to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares across every month.
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Handy information about Soekarno-Hatta International Airport (CGK)
Of the departures from Soekarno-Hatta International Airport, 73.0% land on schedule at their destination.
Soekarno-Hatta International Airport is around 32 kilometres from central Jakarta. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 35 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The journey on public transport takes about 1 hour 30 minutes.
Get your travels off to a relaxed start by staying near CGK. Whether you've booked an early flight from Soekarno-Hatta International Airport to Sultan Iskandar Muda International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these stays are ideal:
Arriving at Sultan Iskandar Muda International Airport (BTJ)
Hop off your Soekarno-Hatta International Airport to Sultan Iskandar Muda International Airport flight and jump into your hotel bed shortly after. If you want a comfy option that's not too far from BTJ, stay at Super OYO Capital O 1630 Hotel Syariah Ring Road.
Getting from Sultan Iskandar Muda International Airport (BTJ) to central Banda Aceh
From Sultan Iskandar Muda International Airport, Banda Aceh is approximately 16 kilometres away. It takes around 25 minutes to reach the centre driving.
When to fly to Sultan Iskandar Muda International Airport (BTJ)
August is the busiest month for flights from Soekarno-Hatta International Airport to Sultan Iskandar Muda International Airport. For smaller crowds, travel to Banda Aceh in February.
When booking your flight from Soekarno-Hatta International Airport to Sultan Iskandar Muda International Airport, think about the kind of weather you like. June is the warmest month in Banda Aceh, with temperatures ranging from 24ºC (75ºF) to 33ºC (91ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between 21ºC (70ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Search for cheap tickets from CGK to BTJ around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Indonesia
Medan is just one of the many cities in Indonesia waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Banda Aceh. Around 434 kilometres away to the south-east, popular attractions include Sipiso Piso Waterfall, Medan Grand Mosque and Sri Mariamman Temple Sunggal.
If you're interested in discovering another corner of Indonesia, head for Percut, roughly 434 kilometres south-east of Banda Aceh. Kolam pancing mas gondrong, Tambak ikan Rumah Cinta Kita and Masjid Raya An-Nur are key reasons to visit.