Travelling from Soekarno-Hatta International Airport (CGK) to London: what you need to know
London is 7 hours behind Jakarta, where Soekarno-Hatta International Airport is located. London operates on the UTC+0 timezone.
For stress-free travel, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to catch your flight from CGK to London.
You can expect bigger queues in popular months such as July and other peak seasons. Arriving up to fours hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
Think about adding a stopover to possibly find a cheaper flight from CGK to London. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when browsing the departures. Take a break (and maybe save some cash) by stopping at one of these popular airports:
Cairo International Airport (CAI)
Hamad International Airport (DOH)
Changi International Airport (SIN)
If you have a passport from Indonesia, you'll need an embassy visa to visit United Kingdom. This applies if you're booking a cheap ticket from Soekarno-Hatta International Airport to London for tourism purposes. The rules may differ if you're travelling for business or other reasons. Always check official visa guidelines before you make travel plans and definitely before flying.
Located around 32 kilometres from the centre of Jakarta, CGK can be reached in about 36 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport takes roughly 1 hour and 29 minutes.
Want a stress-free start to your travels? Stay near CGK. Whether you have an early flight from Soekarno-Hatta International Airport to London or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are perfect:
How to find the cheapest flights from Soekarno-Hatta International Airport (CGK) to London
₹ 22,283 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Soekarno-Hatta International Airport to London. For a return flight on this route, the best price is ₹ 55,741. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
To find cheap tickets from CGK to London, book ahead. Airlines usually offer lower fares when flights are first released.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the cheapest price in every month when searching for a ticket from Soekarno-Hatta International Airport to London.
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Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to central London is approximately 31 kilometres. It'll take you about 57 minutes to get to the centre driving.
Travelling by public transport will take you roughly 1 hour and 1 minute.
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a flight from Soekarno-Hatta International Airport to London. Book one of these accommodation options near LHR instead:
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
London Gatwick Airport (LGW) is around 80 kilometres from the centre of London. Once you've hopped off your flight from Soekarno-Hatta International Airport to London, it'll take you around 1 hour and 19 minutes to get to the heart of the city in a cab or ride-share.
If you're travelling on public transport, it'll take approximately 1 hour and 26 minutes.
You'll find some great places ready to welcome you near LGW. Settle in and get cosy after your flight from CGK to London at any of these well-located options:
Best time to go to London
July is the busiest month for flights from Soekarno-Hatta International Airport to London. To escape the crowds, plan your trip to London in February when it's quieter.
The warmest month in London is July, with temperatures ranging between 11ºC and 26ºC. Lock in your flights from Soekarno-Hatta International Airport to London in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap flight from CGK to London in January when temperatures average between 0ºC and 9ºC.
More about London
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