Travelling from Jakarta to Vancouver: what you need to know
Jakarta's main base, Soekarno-Hatta International Airport (CGK), is where plenty of awesome adventures begin. Explore the options for leaving from here when booking your flight from Jakarta to Vancouver.
Vancouver has a good selection of airports you can jet into. Touch down at Vancouver International Airport (YVR), Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base (CXH) or Abbotsford Airport (YXX).
Leave plenty of time to make your flight from Jakarta to Vancouver. As a general rule, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Be prepared for longer queues during popular months such as July and other peak seasons. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures will give you plenty of time for security and boarding.
To visit Canada for tourism purposes, you will need an embassy visa if you hold a passport from Indonesia. However, visa rules can change and you may need other documents depending on the length and purpose of your stay. Always check the most up-to-date guidelines before booking your cheap flight from Jakarta to Vancouver.
Flying from Jakarta
Soekarno-Hatta International Airport (CGK)
A stopover is the ideal opportunity to break up your journey — and perhaps even tour another city. When browsing flights from Jakarta to Vancouver departing from Soekarno-Hatta International Airport, uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can stop along the way. Here are some options to consider:
Changi International Airport (SIN)
Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE)
Hong Kong International Airport (HKG)
CGK is around 32 kilometres from central Jakarta. If you're catching a cab, driving or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 36 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the journey time to be around 1 hour and 29 minutes.
After an easy start to your trip? Stay near Soekarno-Hatta International Airport. Whether you're catching an early flight from Jakarta to Vancouver or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are perfect:
Arriving in Vancouver
Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
Vancouver International Airport (YVR) is around 14 kilometres from central Vancouver. With your own car rental or in a cab, the drive is about 26 minutes.
Travelling to the centre on public transport will take you roughly 33 minutes.
If you're arriving on a late flight from Jakarta to Vancouver, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these accommodation options near YVR:
Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base Airport (CXH)
Central Vancouver is located around 2 kilometres from Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base Airport (CXH). As soon as your flight from Jakarta to Vancouver has landed and you've made your way to arrivals, the drive should be around 5 minutes.
The journey will take roughly 16 minutes on public transport.
There are some comfortable stays to park your luggage (and yourself) near CXH. Settle in after your flight from Jakarta to Vancouver at any of these perfectly located options:
How to find the cheapest flights from Jakarta to Vancouver
C$559 is the best price for a one-way ticket from Jakarta to Vancouver. A return flight starts at C$1,019. These prices may change depending on demand and availability.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap flights from Jakarta to Vancouver if you book early. Airlines often have some amazing early bird discounts.
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Best time to go to Vancouver
August is the most popular month for flights from Jakarta to Vancouver. To skip the crowds, go to Vancouver in May.
The warmest month in Vancouver is August, with temperatures ranging between 13ºC and 24ºC. Lock in your flights from Jakarta to Vancouver in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
Look for cheap flights from Jakarta to Vancouver in December if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -1ºC and 7ºC on average.
More about Vancouver
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best stays in Vancouver right here. Browse these options as soon as you've locked in your flight from Jakarta to Vancouver:
There are so many things to see and do in this city it can be hard to figure out where to start. Stanley Park, Granville Island and Science World are highlights which should feature on every Vancouver itinerary.
Complete your Vancouver trip with a car rental
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