Travelling from Moscow to Jakarta: what you need to know
When searching for a flight from Moscow to Jakarta, there's a nice selection of airports to depart from. Sheremetyevo International Airport (SVO), Vnukovo Airport (VKO) and Moscow Domodedovo Airport (DME) are among Moscow's main options.
Hop off the plane at Soekarno-Hatta International Airport (CGK), the primary gateway of Jakarta.
Jakarta is four hours ahead of Moscow and follows the UTC+7 timezone.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. That way, you won't have to rush to catch your Moscow to Jakarta flight.
You can expect longer queues in popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.
How to find the cheapest flights from Moscow to Jakarta
To find cheap Moscow to Jakarta flights, book as early as you can. Airlines generally offer their most competitively priced fares when flights first go on sale.
If you can be flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the lowest price in each month when searching for your plane ticket from Moscow to Jakarta.
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Vnukovo Airport (VKO)
VKO is about 29 kilometres from central Moscow. It'll take 1 hour 5 minutes or so to get to the airport when driving from the city centre.
Kick off your holiday early with an extra night away from home. Before your flight from Moscow to Jakarta, unwind in one of these hotels close to Vnukovo Airport:
Vnukovo Airport has an on-time performance rate of 65%. This figure highlights how often flights that leave from this airport land at their destination on schedule.
Arriving in Jakarta
Soekarno-Hatta International Airport (CGK)
Soekarno-Hatta International Airport (CGK) is approximately 19 kilometers from the centre of Jakarta. If you're catching a cab or a ride-share, the drive will take around 35 minutes.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of around 1 hour 30 minutes.
Reserve a hotel close to CGK if you have a late flight from Moscow to Jakarta. Select one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Grab a Soekarno-Hatta International Airport rental car and discover Jakarta and beyond with your own wheels. TRAC Astra Rent A Car, Avis and Europcar are popular outlets you can book with here.
Booking your ride from Soekarno-Hatta International Airport around one week in advance can help you get the best possible rate.
Halim Perdanakusuma Airport (HLP)
Once your flight from Moscow to Jakarta has arrived, you can reach 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 approximately 1 hour 30 minutes on public transport.
Best time to go to Jakarta
July is the most popular month for flights from Moscow to Jakarta. To skip the crowds, head to Jakarta in February.
When booking your Moscow to Jakarta tickets, consider what kind of weather you prefer. October is the warmest month in Jakarta, with temperatures ranging from 25ºC (77ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).
July has average temperatures of between 24ºC (75ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF). Look for cheap flights from Moscow to Jakarta around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Jakarta
After booking your flight from Moscow to Jakarta, choose a hotel that puts you where you want to be. Make one of these options your base for exploring Jakarta:
Every great adventure has to include a little sightseeing. National Monument of Indonesia, Danau Taman Mini Indonesia Indah and Istiqlal Mosque are essential stops on your Jakarta itinerary.
Explore more of Indonesia
You've done Jakarta, now it's time to discover other parts of Indonesia. Travel about 121 kilometres south-east to Bandung to tick off its leading sights. From Braga Street to Gedung Sate and Bandung Geological Museum (Museum Geologi), there's plenty to keep you on the go.
Around 19 kilometres east of Jakarta, Bekasi is another essential stop in Indonesia. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at TUGU BEKASI JAKARTA TENGGARA, Hutan Kota Bekasi and Taman Putri.
