Travelling from Tokyo to Jakarta: what you need to know
Start your travel planning by considering the departure point for your flight from Tokyo to Jakarta. Haneda Airport (HND) and Narita International Airport (NRT) are the main airports in Tokyo.
Come in for landing at Jakarta's primary gateway, Soekarno-Hatta International Airport (CGK).
The average length of a direct Tokyo to Jakarta flight is 7 hours 50 minutes.
Jakarta's timezone is UTC+7, making Jakarta two hours behind Tokyo.
With 21 flights a week between the two airports, Haneda Airport (HND) to Soekarno-Hatta International Airport (CGK) is the busiest route. Hop on the earliest flight from Tokyo to Jakarta with ANA at 00:05. If you prefer to make the most of your day before taking off, the latest flight from HND to CGK is with ANA at 23:30.
To ensure you make your Tokyo to Jakarta flight, leave enough time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
During popular months such as June, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than usual. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights when you fly during peak periods in general.
How to find the cheapest flights from Tokyo to Jakarta
Lock in cheap Tokyo to Jakarta flights by booking two months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for finding a bargain.
Organise your trip for May. That's the best month for landing a great bargain on plane tickets from Tokyo to Jakarta. If you're flexible with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest price across each month.
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Tailor your trip using filters. Select your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' Tokyo to Jakarta flights.
Flying from Tokyo
Haneda Airport (HND)
You can catch a direct flight from Tokyo to Jakarta taking off from Haneda Airport (HND). Begin your trip at HND and end it at Soekarno-Hatta International Airport (CGK).
ANA is a popular carrier that offers direct Tokyo to Jakarta plane tickets from HND.
Consider adding a stopover to potentially save on your Tokyo to Jakarta flight. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from Haneda Airport. Take a pause at one of these airports:
Changi International Airport (SIN)
Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL)
Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE)
Central Tokyo to HND is around 14 kilometres. Depending on traffic conditions, it'll take you about 15 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
Want a leisurely start to your trip? Stay near Haneda Airport. Whether you've booked an early flight from Tokyo to Jakarta or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are perfect:
73.52% of flights that depart Haneda Airport arrive at their destination on time.
HND is located at 3丁目 Hanedakuko, Ota.
Narita International Airport (NRT)
Consider booking your direct flight from Tokyo to Jakarta departing Narita International Airport (NRT). Nonstop services from NRT will get you to Soekarno-Hatta International Airport (CGK).
From NRT, you can book a direct Tokyo to Jakarta plane ticket with JAL.
Visit friends or family or just take some time to unwind with a stopover. If you'd like to break up your Tokyo to Jakarta flight, browse these options when taking off from Narita International Airport:
Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)
Incheon International Airport (ICN)
Changi International Airport (SIN)
Depending on road traffic, you can drive to NRT from Tokyo's centre in around 1 hour. The airport is roughly 64 kilometres away.
Kick off your holiday early with an additional night away from home. Before catching your flight from Tokyo to Jakarta, kick back in one of these hotels close to Narita International Airport:
Looking at how often flights stay on schedule, Narita International Airport has an on-time arrival performance of 70%.
NRT is located at 成田空港第2PTB(バス), Narita.
Arriving in Jakarta
Soekarno-Hatta International Airport (CGK)
Soekarno-Hatta International Airport (CGK) to central Jakarta takes around 35 minutes to reach by car. The centre is roughly 19 kilometres away.
It typically takes 1 hour 30 minutes to get there when travelling by public transport.
If you're coming in on a late flight from Tokyo to Jakarta, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these hotels near CGK:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Soekarno-Hatta International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from TRAC Astra Rent A Car, Avis or Europcar and experience the lesser-explored corners of Jakarta and beyond.
Get the best deal by booking your ride from Soekarno-Hatta International Airport about one week before your trip.
Halim Perdanakusuma Airport (HLP)
Once your flight from Tokyo to Jakarta has touched down, you can make your way to the city centre in about 25 minutes by car. Central Jakarta is roughly 11 kilometres from Halim Perdanakusuma Airport (HLP).
You can expect the trip to take about 1 hour 30 minutes on public transport.
Best time to go to Jakarta
It's time to pick your dates for your flight from Tokyo to Jakarta. July is the most popular month to visit Jakarta. If you prefer a quieter vibe, go in February.
Before locking in your Tokyo to Jakarta tickets, think about what kind of weather you prefer. October is the warmest month in Jakarta, with temperatures ranging from 25ºC (77ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).
July sees average temperatures of between 24ºC (75ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF). Look for cheap flights from Tokyo to Jakarta around that time if you like cooler conditions.
More about Jakarta
Once you've booked your flight from Tokyo to Jakarta, find a hotel that keeps you close to what you want to see. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Jakarta:
There are so many things to do and see in this city it can be hard to work out where to start. National Monument of Indonesia, Danau Taman Mini Indonesia Indah and Istiqlal Mosque are top attractions which should be on any good Jakarta itinerary.
Explore more of Indonesia
Bandung is just one of the many cities in Indonesia waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Jakarta. Around 121 kilometres to the south-east, popular attractions include Braga Street, Gedung Sate and Bandung Geological Museum (Museum Geologi).
If you're looking to explore another major stop in Indonesia, consider Bekasi, about 19 kilometres east of Jakarta. TUGU BEKASI JAKARTA TENGGARA, Hutan Kota Bekasi and Taman Putri are among its highlights.