Travelling from Beijing to Jakarta: what you need to know
There are a couple of main airports you can take off from in Beijing. Check out your options departing from Beijing Capital Airport (PEK) or Beijing Daxing Airport (PKX) when planning your flight from Beijing to Jakarta.
Hop off the plane at Soekarno-Hatta Airport (CGK), the major arrival point in Jakarta.
To ensure you make your Beijing to Jakarta flight, allow plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
During popular months such as August, it's best to get to the airport well in advance. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're travelling during peak periods in general.
How to find the cheapest flights from Beijing to Jakarta
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap Beijing to Jakarta flights if you book early. Airlines often offer some excellent early bird deals.
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Flying from Beijing
Beijing Capital Airport (PEK)
Located around 26 kilometres from the centre of Beijing, PEK can be reached in about 45 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport takes roughly 50 minutes.
Searching for a convenient hotel near Beijing Capital Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Beijing to Jakarta, these stays will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
81% of flights departing from Beijing Capital Airport touch down at their destination on schedule. With its strong on-time stats, you're unlikely to face delays when flying out of PEK.
PEK is located at Capital Airport Rd.
Beijing Daxing Airport (PKX)
PKX is about 40 kilometres from central Beijing. It'll take 50 minutes or so to get to the airport in a car from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 45 minutes.
It's your vacation, so why not spend an additional night away? Consider staying at one of these hotels near Beijing Daxing Airport the day before your flight from Beijing to Jakarta:
Flights from Beijing Daxing Airport have a strong track record for punctuality, with 87% of them touching down as expected.
Arriving in Jakarta
Soekarno-Hatta Airport (CGK)
From Soekarno-Hatta Airport (CGK), central Jakarta is around 19 kilometres away.
If you're coming in on a late flight from Beijing to Jakarta, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these hotels near CGK:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Soekarno-Hatta Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from TRAC Astra Rent A Car, Avis or Europcar and experience more of Jakarta and beyond.
Get the best deal by booking your ride from Soekarno-Hatta Airport about one week before your trip.
Halim Perdana Kusuma Airport (HLP)
If you're staying in Jakarta's centre (or just want to see the sights straight away), the city is around 11 kilometres from Halim Perdana Kusuma Airport (HLP). Look for any visitor information kiosks to get directions after hopping off your flight from Beijing to Jakarta.
Place the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and rest at a hotel near HLP. Here are a few options where you can put your feet up after your flight from Beijing to Jakarta:
Best time to go to Jakarta
March is the quietest month for flights from Beijing to Jakarta, while August is the most popular. Figure out the best time to go to Jakarta based on whether you like a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
Before locking in your Beijing to Jakarta tickets, consider what kind of weather works for you. October is the warmest month in Jakarta, with temperatures ranging from 25ºC (77ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).
Look for cheap flights from Beijing to Jakarta in July if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 24ºC (75ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF) on average.
More about Jakarta
Start your Jakarta trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. After booking your flight from Beijing to Jakarta, browse our selection of hotels including:
Istiqlal Mosque and National Museum of Indonesia are just a couple of the leading attractions to put on your Jakarta must-do list. Continue your sightseeing adventures at Gelora Bung Karno Main Stadium.
Explore more of Indonesia
Jakarta will leave a lasting impression, but there are so many other corners of Indonesia you should also see. Around 121 kilometres southeast of Jakarta, a visit to Bandung will keep your itinerary busy. Start with leading attractions like Gedung Merdeka, Museum Gedung Sate and Bandung Great Mosque.
Next? Set off for Bekasi. It's around 19 kilometres east of Jakarta and features highlights like Hutan Kota Bekasi.