Flying from Jakarta to Bangkok: what you need to know
Jakarta's main base, Soekarno-Hatta International Airport (CGK), is where many unforgettable trips begin. Explore the departure options from here when searching for a flight from Jakarta to Bangkok.
When it comes to landing in Bangkok, Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) and Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) are the chief entry points.
The average duration of a direct Jakarta to Bangkok flight is 3 hours 35 minutes.
Bangkok's timezone is UTC+7, which is the same as Jakarta.
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To ensure you catch your Jakarta to Bangkok flight, allow plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
During popular months like July, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than usual. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're flying during high season in general.
How to find the cheapest flights from Jakarta to Bangkok
P3,602 is currently the best price for a one-way ticket from Jakarta to Bangkok. A return flight starts at P7,623. These fares can change based on availability.
To score cheap Jakarta to Bangkok flights, reserve your trip three months ahead of your planned departure.
June is the best month for landing an incredible deal on a plane ticket from Jakarta to Bangkok. If you'd like to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for every month.
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Flying from Jakarta
Soekarno-Hatta International Airport (CGK)
Start your journey at Soekarno-Hatta International Airport (CGK), which has a range of direct flights from Jakarta to Bangkok. From CGK, you can fly nonstop to Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) or Don Mueang International Airport (DMK).
Direct Jakarta to Bangkok plane tickets are available from a variety of airlines at CGK. Book your journey with one of these:
Think about adding a stopover to potentially save on your Jakarta to Bangkok flight. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from Soekarno-Hatta International Airport. Take a pause at one of these popular airports:
Changi International Airport (SIN)
Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)
Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS)
CGK is around 19 kilometres from central Jakarta. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 35 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the travel time to be around 1 hour 30 minutes.
Need a convenient hotel near Soekarno-Hatta International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Jakarta to Bangkok, these stays will have you sleeping nice and close to your departure gate:
73.0% of flights leaving from Soekarno-Hatta International Airport make it to their destination on time.
Arriving in Bangkok
Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)
Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to central Bangkok takes around 35 minutes to reach by car. The centre is roughly 27 kilometres away.
It usually takes 1 hour 5 minutes to get there when travelling by public transport.
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a flight from Jakarta to Bangkok. Reserve one of these accommodation options near BKK instead:
Travel at your own pace with a Suvarnabhumi Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Chic Car Rent, asap car hire or Hertz and find adventure across Bangkok and beyond.
To lock in the lowest price, book your ride from Suvarnabhumi Airport around four weeks ahead of your Jakarta to Bangkok flight.
Don Mueang International Airport (DMK)
As soon as your flight from Jakarta to Bangkok has hit the tarmac, you can reach the city centre in about 30 minutes by car. Central Bangkok is roughly 21 kilometres from Don Mueang International Airport (DMK).
If you choose to travel on public transport, you'll reach the centre in 1 hour 5 minutes or so.
There are some comfortable places to lay your head close to DMK. Tuck yourself in after your Jakarta to Bangkok flight at any of these well-located options:
The fastest way to get to where you're going is with a Don Mueang International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Chic Car Rent, asap car hire or Hertz and get going in the blink of an eye.
Lock in the best price by booking your ride from DMK three weeks in advance. You can also expect to have a greater selection of vehicles.
Best time to go to Bangkok
It's time to work out your dates for your flight from Jakarta to Bangkok. July is the busiest month for a trip to Bangkok. If you want a more peaceful vibe, go in April.
Lock in a Jakarta to Bangkok ticket departing in April if you want to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Bangkok to range from 26ºC (79ºF) to 37ºC (99ºF).
December has average temperatures of between 19ºC (66ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF). Look for cheap flights from Jakarta to Bangkok around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Bangkok
Start your Bangkok trip off on the right foot by choosing the perfect place to stay. After booking your flight from Jakarta to Bangkok, check out our selection of accommodation options including:
Grand Palace and Wat Arun are a couple of major attractions to put on your Bangkok must-do list. Keep the sightseeing going at Wat Phra Kaew.
Explore more of Thailand
You've seen Bangkok, now it's time to discover other corners of Thailand. Travel around 467 kilometres north-east to Udon Thani to check off its leading attractions. From Nong Prajak Public Park to Krom Luang Prachaksinlapakhom Monument and Chinesisches Tor, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
Chon Buri is another essential stop in Thailand and is around 64 kilometres south-east of Bangkok. No trip is complete without visiting Wat Ton Son, Forest and Phra Phutthasihing Hall.