Flying from Chennai Airport (MAA) to Soekarno-Hatta International Airport (CGK): what you need to know
Jakarta is one hour 30 minutes ahead of Chennai and observes the UTC+7 timezone.
Give yourself plenty of time to catch your MAA to CGK flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying during a peak month like July? School holidays and other high seasons can result in longer queues and delays at security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Chennai Airport to Soekarno-Hatta International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Top stopovers between MAA and CGK include:
Kuala Lumpur International Airport
Changi International Airport
Bandaranaike International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Chennai Airport (MAA) to Soekarno-Hatta International Airport (CGK)
Currently, £79 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Chennai Airport to Soekarno-Hatta International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is £139. Keep in mind that fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
It's a good idea to book in advance if you're hoping to get cheap tickets from MAA to CGK. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.
Finding cheap flights from Chennai Airport to Soekarno-Hatta International Airport is easy if you can be flexible with your trip dates. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the best prices across every month and score a great deal.
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Pick your ideal departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Chennai Airport to Soekarno-Hatta International Airport.
Handy information about Chennai Airport (MAA)
Of the departures from Chennai Airport, 76.04% land on time at their destination.
To reach Chennai Airport from central Chennai, it'll take about 45 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 12 miles from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a trip time of around 50 minutes on public transport.
Taking an early flight from Chennai Airport to Soekarno-Hatta International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these stays near MAA:
Arriving at Soekarno-Hatta International Airport (CGK)
Book a hotel close to CGK if you're on a late Chennai Airport to Soekarno-Hatta International Airport flight. Settle into one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Pick up a Soekarno-Hatta International Airport rental car and explore Jakarta and beyond with your own set of wheels. TRAC Astra Rent A Car, Avis and Europcar are popular outlets to choose from here.
Lock in the best rate by booking your ride from Soekarno-Hatta International Airport about one week before your trip.
Getting from Soekarno-Hatta International Airport (CGK) to central Jakarta
Soekarno-Hatta International Airport is roughly 20 miles from the centre of Jakarta. Driving there takes about 35 minutes.
It takes roughly 1 hour 30 minutes to get there by public transport.
When to fly to Soekarno-Hatta International Airport (CGK)
July is the busiest month for flights from Chennai Airport to Soekarno-Hatta International Airport. To skip the crowds, travel to Jakarta in February.
Before locking in your flight from Chennai Airport to Soekarno-Hatta International Airport, consider the type of weather you like. October is the warmest month in Jakarta, with temperatures ranging from 25ºC (77ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).
July has average temperatures of between 24ºC (75ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF). Search for cheap tickets from MAA to CGK sometime then if you like cooler conditions.
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