Travelling from London to Yogyakarta: what you need to know
Choose from a number of airports when planning a flight from London to Yogyakarta. Explore your options for leaving London from London Heathrow Airport (LHR), London Gatwick Airport (LGW) or Stansted Airport (STN). London Luton Airport (LTN) and London City Airport (LCY) also service London.
Yogyakarta International Airport (YIA) is where you'll be arriving in Yogyakarta.
Yogyakarta is seven hours ahead of London and follows the UTC+7 timezone.
For hassle-free travel, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. That way, you can comfortably board your London to Yogyakarta flight.
Travelling over a peak time like July? Public holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer lines at security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Yogyakarta
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap London to Yogyakarta flights if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some great early bird deals.
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Flying from London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Located around 26 kilometres from central London, LHR can be reached in about 55 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport takes roughly 1 hour.
Looking for a convenient hotel close to London Heathrow Airport? If you're catching an early flight from London to Yogyakarta, these accommodation options will have you nice and close to your departure gate:
When it comes to the on-time performance of London Heathrow Airport, 68.18% of flights arrive within the scheduled time frame.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
You can get to LGW from the centre of London in about 1 hour 20 minutes by car, depending on traffic conditions. The ride by public transport will take roughly 30 minutes to travel the 40 kilometres or so.
Get your vacation started early with an additional night away from home. Before catching your flight from London to Yogyakarta, unwind in one of these hotels close to London Gatwick Airport:
London Gatwick Airport has an on-time performance of 69.26%. This figure gives an insight into how frequently flights that leave from this airport arrive at their destination on schedule.
Stansted Airport (STN)
STN is around 48 kilometres from central London. Driving from the city centre to the airport takes about 1 hour. If you're planning to use public transport, expect a journey time of around 1 hour 25 minutes.
Take the uncertainty out of departure day — stay near Stansted Airport and know you'll get to the terminal with time to spare. Check in to one of these hotels the day before if you've booked an early London to Yogyakarta flight:
Airports have an on-time performance rating that tracks how often flights arrive at their destinations as expected. At STN, that figure is 64.73%.
Arriving in Yogyakarta
Yogyakarta International Airport (YIA)
The distance from Yogyakarta International Airport (YIA) to central Yogyakarta is approximately 32 kilometres. It takes about 1 hour 5 minutes to get to the centre driving.
It usually takes 2 hours 10 minutes to get there on public transport.
If you're arriving on a late flight from London to Yogyakarta, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these hotels near YIA:
Adisutjipto International Airport (JOG)
Central Yogyakarta is located around 8 kilometres from Adisutjipto International Airport (JOG). As soon as your flight from London to Yogyakarta has hit the runway and you've navigated your way to arrivals, the drive should take about 25 minutes.
Travelling by public transport will take about 55 minutes.
Why follow someone else's schedule? Pick up an Adisutjipto International Airport rental car and decide exactly where your journey goes. Book your wheels here with Avis.
In general, the earlier you book, the better the deals and selection of vehicles. Lock in your ride from JOG once you know your travel dates.
Best time to go to Yogyakarta
June is the quietest month for flights from London to Yogyakarta, while September is the most popular. Pick the ideal time to go to Yogyakarta based on whether you want a laid-back vibe or a lively atmosphere.
The warmest month in Yogyakarta is October, with temperatures ranging between 21ºC (70ºF) and 34ºC (93ºF). Book your London to Yogyakarta ticket then if that's your ideal forecast.
Search for cheap flights from London to Yogyakarta in August if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 19ºC (66ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF) on average.
More about Yogyakarta
Start your Yogyakarta trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. After booking your flight from London to Yogyakarta, check out our selection of hotels including:
There are so many things to discover in this city it can be tricky to work out where to start. Taman Sari Water Castle, Museum Kristal dan Cinderamata Keraton Yogyakarta and Kota Gede are highlights which should feature on every Yogyakarta itinerary.
Explore more of Indonesia
You've seen Yogyakarta, now it's time to discover other corners of Indonesia. Travel around 274 kilometres east to Surabaya to tick off its leading sights. From Yos Sudarso Monument to Garasi Ollaf and PT.Danoe, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
Around 322 kilometres west of Yogyakarta, Bandung is another favourite stop in Indonesia. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Braga Street, Gedung Sate and Bandung Geological Museum (Museum Geologi).