Flying from Soekarno-Hatta International Airport (CGK) to Minangkabau International Airport (PDG): what you need to know
Take a direct flight from Soekarno-Hatta International Airport to Minangkabau International Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 1 hour 45 minutes.
Jakarta and Padang are in the same timezone, UTC+7.
Each week, there are 67 Soekarno-Hatta International Airport to Minangkabau International Airport flights. To get going early, pick the 05:30 Super Air Jet flight. If you're eager to make the most of your day before flying, the latest flight is at 17:50 with Garuda Indonesia.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your CGK to PDG flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to prevent a last-minute sprint to your gate.
During popular months like July, you'll want to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights when you travel during a high season in general.
You'll find a range of airlines offering direct flights from Soekarno-Hatta International Airport to Minangkabau International Airport. When you're ready to start your Padang vacation, let one of these carriers fly you to this must-see corner of Indonesia:
The airline that serves the most passengers on this route is Garuda Indonesia.
Garuda Indonesia is the most punctual carrier that operates CGK to PDG flights, with 70.75% of its services arriving on schedule.
Choose a stopover if you prefer to break up your flight. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to look at your options for tickets from Soekarno-Hatta International Airport to Minangkabau International Airport. Hang Nadim International Airport is a popular stopover on the CGK to PDG route.
How to find the cheapest flights from Soekarno-Hatta International Airport (CGK) to Minangkabau International Airport (PDG)
C$89 is the lowest price for a one-way Soekarno-Hatta International Airport to Minangkabau International Airport flight. A return flight starts at C$182. These fares may change based on demand.
Book five months before travelling. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap tickets from CGK to PDG.
Plan your trip for April. That's the cheapest month for flights from Soekarno-Hatta International Airport to Minangkabau International Airport. If you're flexible with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest airfare across each month.
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Handy information about Soekarno-Hatta International Airport (CGK)
Of all flights leaving Soekarno-Hatta International Airport, 73.0% arrive on time at their destination.
Central Jakarta to Soekarno-Hatta International Airport is around 32 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 35 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
You can expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour 30 minutes when using public transport.
Need a handy hotel near CGK? If you're catching an early flight from Soekarno-Hatta International Airport to Minangkabau International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Minangkabau International Airport (PDG)
The last thing you want is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Soekarno-Hatta International Airport to Minangkabau International Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near PDG instead:
Grab a Minangkabau International Airport rental car and discover parts of Padang that are off the usual tourist route. Find your ideal set of wheels with TRAC Astra Rent A Car.
To get the lowest possible price, book your vehicle from Minangkabau International Airport several weeks in advance. Prices usually increase closer to your date of travel.
Getting from Minangkabau International Airport (PDG) to central Padang
Minangkabau International Airport to the centre of Padang has a drive time of about 40 minutes. It's approximately 23 kilometres away.
It takes roughly 1 hour 5 minutes when travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Minangkabau International Airport (PDG)
July is the most popular month for flights from Soekarno-Hatta International Airport to Minangkabau International Airport. To avoid the crowds, travel to Padang in February.
When reserving your flight from Soekarno-Hatta International Airport to Minangkabau International Airport, think about the type of weather you like. May is the warmest month in Padang, with temperatures ranging from 22ºC (72ºF) to 29ºC (84ºF).
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from CGK to PDG in January. Average temperatures are between 20ºC (68ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF) then.
Explore more of Indonesia
Padang has plenty to offer, but there are so many other parts of Indonesia you should also see. About 467 kilometres north-east of Padang, a trip to Batam will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with leading sights like Tua Pek Kong Temple, KEBUN BATAM and PENDOPO PAWADEM BODEM BATAM.
If you're looking to explore another well-known destination in Indonesia, head for Pekanbaru, roughly 209 kilometres north-east of Padang. An-Nur Great Mosquea, Agro.Pujakusuma and Taman Bunga dan buah buahan are key highlights.
