Travelling from Jakarta to Yogyakarta: what you need to know
Start your travels at one of Jakarta's main airports, Soekarno-Hatta International Airport (CGK) or Halim Perdanakusuma Airport (HLP). Check out your options for booking a flight from Jakarta to Yogyakarta departing from either of these.
Yogyakarta International Airport (YIA) and Adisutjipto International Airport (JOG) are the major entry points to Yogyakarta.
Around 1 hour 15 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct Jakarta to Yogyakarta flight.
Yogyakarta's timezone is UTC+7, which is the same as Jakarta.
Soekarno-Hatta International Airport (CGK) to Yogyakarta International Airport (YIA) is the most traveled route between these two cities. There are 76 weekly flights to choose from. If you prefer starting your day later, the last flight from Jakarta to Yogyakarta is with Garuda Indonesia at 18:55. Choose the first CGK to YIA departure with Batik Air at 06:00 to maximise your time in Yogyakarta.
Give yourself plenty of time to catch your Jakarta to Yogyakarta flight. It's generally best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying during a peak month such as July? Public holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer lines at security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
How to find the cheapest flights from Jakarta to Yogyakarta
Right now, RM130 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Jakarta to Yogyakarta. The cheapest price for a return flight is RM269. Remember fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
Book four months before travelling. Research into pricing trends suggests this is the ideal window for finding cheap Jakarta to Yogyakarta flights.
Organise your trip for July. That's the best month for landing the biggest deals on plane tickets from Jakarta to Yogyakarta. If your travel dates are not set in stone, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest price across every month.
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Flying from Jakarta
Soekarno-Hatta International Airport (CGK)
If you're after a direct flight from Jakarta to Yogyakarta, you can leave from Soekarno-Hatta International Airport (CGK). Travel from CGK to Yogyakarta International Airport (YIA) in one seamless trip.
Direct Jakarta to Yogyakarta plane tickets are offered by a variety of airlines at CGK. Choose one of these and take to the skies:
CGK is around 19 kilometres from central Jakarta. If you're ride-sharing, driving or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 35 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're taking public transport, expect the travel time to be around 1 hour 30 minutes.
Need a convenient hotel near Soekarno-Hatta International Airport? If you're boarding an early flight from Jakarta to Yogyakarta, these accommodation options will have you nice and close to your departure gate:
Of the departures from Soekarno-Hatta International Airport, 73.0% touch down on time at their destination.
Arriving in Yogyakarta
Yogyakarta International Airport (YIA)
The distance from Yogyakarta International Airport (YIA) to central Yogyakarta is roughly 32 kilometres. It'll take you about 1 hour 5 minutes to get to the centre driving.
Travelling to the centre by public transport will take you roughly 2 hours 10 minutes.
Consider staying in a hotel near YIA if you have a late flight from Jakarta to Yogyakarta. Choose one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Adisutjipto International Airport (JOG)
Adisutjipto International Airport (JOG) is around 8 kilometres from central Yogyakarta. Following your flight from Jakarta to Yogyakarta, it takes approximately 25 minutes to get to the heart of the city in a ride-share or cab.
You can expect the journey to take roughly 55 minutes on public transport.
Pick up an Adisutjipto International Airport rental car and experience more with your own set of wheels. Avis is just moments from your arrival gate, so you'll be on the road in a flash.
Avoid filling out forms at the rental desk by having everything prearranged. Reserve your ride from JOG ahead of time so you can simply collect the keys and drive away.
Best time to go to Yogyakarta
June is the quietest month for flights from Jakarta to Yogyakarta, while September is the busiest. Choose the ideal time to go to Yogyakarta based on whether you like a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
The warmest month in Yogyakarta is October, with temperatures ranging between 21ºC (70ºF) and 34ºC (93ºF). Book your Jakarta to Yogyakarta ticket then if that's your definition of good weather.
Search for cheap flights from Jakarta to Yogyakarta in August if you'd rather travel when it's cooler. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 19ºC (66ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF) on average.
More about Yogyakarta
After booking your flight from Jakarta to Yogyakarta, decide where you'll be dropping your bags. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Yogyakarta:
All great journeys should include some sightseeing. Taman Sari Water Castle, Museum Kristal dan Cinderamata Keraton Yogyakarta and Kota Gede are essential stops on your Yogyakarta itinerary.
Explore more of Indonesia
You've seen Yogyakarta, now it's time to discover other parts of Indonesia. Travel around 274 kilometres east to Surabaya to tick off its top sights. From Yos Sudarso Monument to Garasi Ollaf and PT.Danoe, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
If you're looking to explore another side of Indonesia, head for Bandung, about 322 kilometres west of Yogyakarta. Braga Street, Gedung Sate and Bandung Geological Museum (Museum Geologi) are among its highlights.