Travelling from Soekarno-Hatta International Airport (CGK) to Jacksons International Airport (POM): what you need to know
Port Moresby is three hours ahead of Jakarta and is in the UTC+10 timezone.
Give yourself enough time to catch your CGK to POM flight. As a general rule, turn up at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Be prepared for bigger queues in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Soekarno-Hatta International Airport to Jacksons International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Some great stopovers between CGK and POM include:
Changi International Airport
Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport
Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Soekarno-Hatta International Airport (CGK) to Jacksons International Airport (POM)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Soekarno-Hatta International Airport to Jacksons International Airport flight is RM1,752. A return fare is currently RM2,822. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from CGK to POM if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some excellent early bird rates.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest flights from Soekarno-Hatta International Airport to Jacksons International Airport across every month. It's an easy way to find a bargain if your dates aren't set in stone.
Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from CGK to POM by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification through the app when a special offer becomes available.
Find the right flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Soekarno-Hatta International Airport to Jacksons International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by arrival and departure times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Soekarno-Hatta International Airport (CGK)
73.0% of flights that take off from Soekarno-Hatta International Airport touch down at their destination on time.
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 trip when using public transport typically takes 1 hour 30 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Soekarno-Hatta International Airport to Jacksons International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these hotels near CGK:
Arriving at Jacksons International Airport (POM)
If you're getting in on a late Soekarno-Hatta International Airport to Jacksons International Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of being close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed shortly after at one of these hotels near POM:
Getting from Jacksons International Airport (POM) to central Port Moresby
From Jacksons International Airport, Port Moresby is approximately 10 kilometres away. It takes around 15 minutes to drive to the centre.
When to fly to Jacksons International Airport (POM)
The quietest month for a flight from Soekarno-Hatta International Airport to Jacksons International Airport is February, while June is the busiest. Choose the ideal time to go to Port Moresby based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
The warmest month in Port Moresby is December, with the temperature ranging between 23ºC (73ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF). Book your flights from Soekarno-Hatta International Airport to Jacksons International Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
August sees average temperatures of between 20ºC (68ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF). Look for cheap tickets from CGK to POM sometime then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Papua New Guinea
You've visited Port Moresby, now it's time to explore other parts of Papua New Guinea. Journey around 306 kilometres north to Lae to tick off its top attractions. From Lae War Cemetery to Lae Botanic Gardens and Amelia Earhart Memorial Lae PNG, your itinerary will be busy.
Your journey through Papua New Guinea wouldn't be as memorable without a stop in Popondetta. Doreen Park is among the highlights in this destination, which is roughly 145 kilometres north-east of Port Moresby.