Flying from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Soekarno-Hatta International Airport (CGK): what you need to know
The timezone in Jakarta is UTC+7, which is three hours behind Gold Coast.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to catch your OOL to CGK flight.
You'll likely experience bigger queues in popular months such as January. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
If you'd like to break up your flight, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Gold Coast Airport to Soekarno-Hatta International Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between OOL and CGK:
Ngurah Rai International Airport
Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Soekarno-Hatta International Airport (CGK)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Gold Coast Airport to Soekarno-Hatta International Airport flight is $234. A return plane ticket right now is $529. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
It's usually smart to book early if you want to find cheap tickets from OOL to CGK. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel plans, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll find the cheapest price across each month when searching for a flight from Gold Coast Airport to Soekarno-Hatta International Airport.
You don't need to check every day to find out if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll update you as soon as the price changes on cheap flights from OOL to CGK.
Tailor your flights with filters. Select your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Gold Coast Airport to Soekarno-Hatta International Airport.
Handy information about Gold Coast Airport (OOL)
Of the flights that depart from Gold Coast Airport, 74.82% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
To reach Gold Coast Airport from central Gold Coast, it'll take around 25 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 27 kilometers from the airport to the city center.
Taking public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 1 hour 40 minutes.
Have an early flight from Gold Coast Airport to Soekarno-Hatta International Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these hotels near OOL:
Arriving at Soekarno-Hatta International Airport (CGK)
Book a hotel close to CGK if you're catching a late Gold Coast Airport to Soekarno-Hatta International Airport flight. Settle into one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Begin your adventure by picking up a Soekarno-Hatta International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from TRAC Astra Rent A Car, Avis or Europcar and explore beyond Jakarta's main sights.
Lock in the best possible rate by booking your ride from Soekarno-Hatta International Airport around one week before your departure date.
Getting from Soekarno-Hatta International Airport (CGK) to central Jakarta
Soekarno-Hatta International Airport is approximately 32 kilometers from central Jakarta. Driving there takes about 35 minutes.
Traveling on public transport typically takes 1 hour 30 minutes.
When to fly to Soekarno-Hatta International Airport (CGK)
July is the most popular month for flights from Gold Coast Airport to Soekarno-Hatta International Airport. For a quieter experience, go to Jakarta in February.
The warmest month in Jakarta is October, with temperatures ranging between 25ºC (77ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Book your flights from Gold Coast Airport to Soekarno-Hatta International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
July has average temperatures of between 24ºC (75ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF). Look for cheap tickets from OOL to CGK sometime then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Indonesia
You've done Jakarta, now it's time to explore other parts of Indonesia. Journey about 121 kilometers 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 busy.
If you're ready to explore another major stop in Indonesia, head for Bekasi, about 19 kilometers east of Jakarta. TUGU BEKASI JAKARTA TENGGARA, Hutan Kota Bekasi and Taman Putri are among the biggest draws.