# Flights to Jakarta from the UK Source: https://umrahgateway.co.uk/flights-to-jakarta/ Flights from London, Manchester, Birmingham and other UK airports to Jakarta (CGK), direct or with one stop. **Quick answer:** We book flights from the UK to Jakarta (CGK) from London, Manchester, Birmingham and other UK airports. The flight takes around 16 to 20 hours with one stop. Prices change daily with seats and season, so send us your dates and we will reply with the best options and today's price. ## Flights from the UK to Jakarta There are no direct flights from the UK; flights connect via Dubai, Doha, Abu Dhabi or Sharjah, Istanbul, Kuala Lumpur or Singapore. Soekarno-Hatta International Airport serves Jakarta, capital of the world's largest Muslim-majority country, with connections to Bali, Java and Sumatra. ## Flying into Soekarno-Hatta International (CGK) Jakarta's main airport, Soekarno-Hatta International, is in Tangerang, around 25 to 30 km west of central Jakarta. It has three main terminals, with **Terminal 3** handling Garuda Indonesia and most international flights. Jakarta also has Halim Perdanakusuma (HLP) in the east of the city, which handles some domestic flights. If you are continuing to Bali (DPS), Yogyakarta, Surabaya, Medan or Makassar, a domestic connection from CGK is usually the simplest choice. ## UK airports and typical routings There is currently no regular nonstop service between the UK and Jakarta, so most travellers fly one-stop. Typical routings include: - **Via Doha, Dubai or Abu Dhabi**, which work well from London, Manchester, Birmingham and Edinburgh - **Via Istanbul**, sometimes a good value alternative - **Via Singapore or Kuala Lumpur**, with a short final hop of around 1.5 to 2 hours Schedules change, so we check for your dates. Total journey times are usually around 16 to 20 hours. Western Indonesia is 7 or 8 hours ahead of the UK, so plan a quiet first day to recover before sightseeing. ## Why UK travellers fly to Jakarta Indonesia has the world's largest Muslim population, and Jakarta is a natural stop for British Muslims interested in South-East Asian Islamic life. The Istiqlal Mosque, one of the largest in South-East Asia, stands opposite Jakarta Cathedral near Merdeka Square. Indonesian families in the UK also travel home for Eid and the summer holidays. The drier months, from around May to September, are usually more comfortable, while the wet season brings heavy afternoon rain and occasional flooding. ## Getting from the airport to the city - **Airport rail link:** runs from the airport to central Jakarta, including BNI City near Sudirman, in around 45 minutes to an hour. - **Taxis:** use the official desks or well-known metered companies such as Blue Bird. The drive to Sudirman, Menteng or Kuningan can take an hour to two hours depending on traffic. ## Local practical tips - British passport holders can usually obtain a visa on arrival or an electronic visa before travel. Rules can change, so check GOV.UK entry requirements first. - Jakarta traffic is heaviest on weekday mornings and evenings; time your airport transfers around it where possible. Gulf hubs connect Jakarta and Jeddah, so a combined trip is possible. See our [Umrah Plus](https://umrahgateway.co.uk/umrah-plus/) packages for ideas. ## Why book with us - **We compare airlines** and routes for your dates, including direct and one-stop options - **Clear baggage information** before you pay - **Flexible fares** and date changes where the airline allows - **Family and group bookings**, with seats together where possible - **Pay in instalments** on many fares - **Support from our UK team** by phone and WhatsApp ## Travel tips - Choose a longer connection if you are travelling with children or elderly parents. - June to September is the dry season. - Fly from Jakarta to Jeddah for Umrah; ask us to plan the full trip. ## Visa and documents British citizens can usually get a visa on arrival or an e-Visa on Arrival for Indonesia. Rules can change, so check the latest on [GOV.UK entry requirements](https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/indonesia/entry-requirements) before you travel. ## Combine with Umrah Travelling to Indonesia? See [Umrah packages](https://umrahgateway.co.uk/umrah), or ask us to add Umrah to your trip. ## How to book Send your dates, airports and number of passengers using the form on this page, call or WhatsApp us. We reply with the best options and price in writing. See all our [flights](https://umrahgateway.co.uk/flights). Last updated 2026-10-22.