Travelling from Melbourne to Jakarta Soekarno-Hatta International Airport (CGK): What you need to know
Melbourne's main base, Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL), is where new adventures begin. Explore your departure options from here for your flight from Melbourne to Jakarta Soekarno-Hatta International Airport (CGK).
7 hours 10 minutes is the average travel time for a direct Melbourne to Jakarta Soekarno-Hatta International Airport flight.
Jakarta Soekarno-Hatta International Airport is located in Jakarta. The city operates on the UTC+7 timezone and is four hours behind Melbourne.
You can pick from 7 direct services a week between Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) and Jakarta Soekarno-Hatta International Airport (CGK). This is the most popular route, with Garuda Indonesia offering a 7am departure from MEL to CGK.
Your flight from Melbourne to CGK won't wait if you're late, so be at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
Head to the airport even earlier during popular months like December. Aim for two hours before a domestic departure and as much as four hours for international journeys. After checking in, you can use any extra time to relax or grab something to eat.
Airports in Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) is a convenient option for travelling directly to your destination. Nonstop flights from Melbourne to Jakarta Soekarno-Hatta International Airport (CGK) operate out of this terminal.
You can travel on a direct flight from Melbourne to Jakarta Soekarno-Hatta International Airport with Garuda Indonesia. This leading airline offers services from MEL.
The majority of passengers prefer to fly with Garuda Indonesia between MEL and CGK.
Among carriers operating on this route, Qantas is the most consistent for on-time landings.
We make it a piece of cake to book cheap flights from Melbourne to CGK with a stopover. To explore all the options departing from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, simply select a flight with a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Popular stopovers between MEL and CGK include:
Singapore Changi Airport (SIN)
Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD)
Denpasar Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS)
MEL is about 24 kilometres from central Melbourne. If you're catching a taxi, driving or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're using public transport, expect the journey time to be around 35 minutes.
Want a hassle-free start to your holiday? Stay near Melbourne Tullamarine Airport. Whether you have an early flight from Melbourne to Jakarta Soekarno-Hatta International Airport or prefer not to feel hurried, these hotels are the ideal choice:
Of all flights leaving Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, 68% arrive on time at their destination.
Avalon Airport (AVV)
Maximise your holiday with a stopover on your flight from Melbourne to Jakarta Soekarno-Hatta International Airport. Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) is a popular option between Avalon Airport and CGK.
With public transport, you can travel from central Melbourne to AVV in about 1 hour 20 minutes. The terminal is roughly 56 kilometres away, and making the journey by car will take approximately 1 hour 5 minutes.
Getting to the airport on time before your Melbourne to CGK flight is easier when you stay near Avalon Airport. If you have an early departure, Corio Bay Motel will have you a quick ride from check-in.
Most flights that depart Avalon Airport touch down at their destination within the expected time frame. It achieves a consistent on-time performance rate of 80%.
About Jakarta Soekarno-Hatta International Airport (CGK)
Reserve a hotel near CGK if you have a late flight from Melbourne to Jakarta Soekarno-Hatta International Airport. Choose one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Travel at your own speed with a Jakarta Soekarno-Hatta International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from TRAC Astra Rent A Car, Avis or Europcar and see more of Jakarta and beyond.
For the best deal, book your ride around one week ahead of your Melbourne to Jakarta Soekarno-Hatta International Airport flight.
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Jakarta Soekarno-Hatta International Airport (CGK)
At the moment, ج.م. 10,312 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Melbourne to Jakarta Soekarno-Hatta International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is ج.م. 18,126. Remember fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
Book three months before you want to fly. Pricing trends suggest that this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from Melbourne to CGK.
The best month for scoring cheap Melbourne to Jakarta Soekarno-Hatta International Airport tickets is August. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare flight prices, then select the dates with the lowest fares.
There's no need to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as a lower fare pops up on plane tickets from Melbourne to CGK.
Filters make it easier to dig up a deal for your flight from Melbourne to Jakarta Soekarno-Hatta International Airport. Choose the airlines, flight times and number of stops that look good to you. Then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to find the best price quickly.
The best time to fly from Melbourne to Jakarta Soekarno-Hatta International Airport (CGK)
Think about the pace you're looking for when picking your flight dates. September is the quietest month to go to Jakarta. December is when most people book flights from Melbourne to Jakarta Soekarno-Hatta International Airport (CGK), which may be perfect if you're chasing more excitement.
The warmest month in Jakarta is October, with temperatures ranging between 25ºC and 32ºC. Lock in your Melbourne to CGK plane ticket then if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
July has temperatures of between 24ºC and 31ºC. Search for cheap tickets from Melbourne to Jakarta Soekarno-Hatta International Airport around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about Jakarta
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best stays in Jakarta right here. Browse these options after locking in your flight from Melbourne to Jakarta Soekarno-Hatta International Airport:
Every great journey has to include a little sightseeing. Monumen Nasional, TeamLab Future Park Plaza Indonesia and National Museum of Indonesia are must-do's during your Jakarta adventure.
Explore more of Indonesia
Bandung is just one of the many cities in Indonesia waiting to be explored once you've seen Jakarta. Around 137 kilometres away to the southeast, check out popular attractions including Gedung Merdeka, Jalan Asia Afrika and KidCity Trans Studio Mall Bandung.
If you're looking to explore another side of Indonesia, consider Bandar Lampung, about 177 kilometres northwest of Jakarta. Way Kambas National Park, Pantai Srengsem KAI and Krakatau Monument are among the biggest draws.
