Travelling from Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) to Soekarno-Hatta International Airport (CGK): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Ninoy Aquino International Airport to Soekarno-Hatta International Airport is 4 hours 5 minutes.
The timezone in Jakarta is UTC+7, which is one hour behind Manila.
Take your pick of 42 weekly Ninoy Aquino International Airport to Soekarno-Hatta International Airport flights. The 07:50 departure with Philippine Airlines is the earliest flight available. Philippine Airlines operates the latest service of the day at 21:00.
Leave plenty of time to catch your MNL to CGK flight. As a general rule, turn up at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as April, it's best to get to the airport well in advance. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're flying during peak periods in general.
Cebu Pacific Air has direct flights from Ninoy Aquino International Airport to Soekarno-Hatta International Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to check out the sights in Jakarta — and maybe even more of Indonesia if your schedule allows.
Cebu Pacific Air is the airline most travellers choose for this route.
Philippine Airlines is the most punctual carrier that operates MNL to CGK flights. A dependable 88.52% of its services on this route arrive as planned.
If you'd like to explore another city along the way, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Ninoy Aquino International Airport to Soekarno-Hatta International Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between MNL and CGK:
Changi International Airport
Tan Son Nhat International Airport
Ngurah Rai International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) to Soekarno-Hatta International Airport (CGK)
Right now, $45 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Ninoy Aquino International Airport to Soekarno-Hatta International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is $95. Bear in mind that fares could change due to availability when booking.
Score cheap tickets from MNL to CGK by booking at least eight months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for picking up a bargain.
The cheapest month for flights from Ninoy Aquino International Airport to Soekarno-Hatta International Airport is July. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices if you have flexible travel dates.
You don't need to check back in every day to find out if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll send you an update the moment the price changes on cheap flights from MNL to CGK.
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Handy information about Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Ninoy Aquino International Airport, 70.07% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.
Central Manila to Ninoy Aquino International Airport is around 13 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 35 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
The journey when using public transport takes about 1 hour 15 minutes.
Need a handy hotel close to MNL? If you've booked an early flight from Ninoy Aquino International Airport to Soekarno-Hatta International Airport, these stays will put you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Soekarno-Hatta International Airport (CGK)
Book a hotel near CGK if you're taking a late Ninoy Aquino International Airport to Soekarno-Hatta International Airport flight. Pick one of these options and make your arrival easier:
Pick up a Soekarno-Hatta International Airport rental car and explore Jakarta and beyond with your own wheels. TRAC Astra Rent A Car, Avis and Europcar are leading providers to choose from here.
For the lowest price, reserve your ride from Soekarno-Hatta International Airport about one week ahead.
Getting from Soekarno-Hatta International Airport (CGK) to central Jakarta
Soekarno-Hatta International Airport to central Jakarta has a drive time of about 35 minutes. It's approximately 32 kilometres away.
It takes roughly 1 hour 30 minutes when travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Soekarno-Hatta International Airport (CGK)
July is the most popular month for flights from Ninoy Aquino International Airport to Soekarno-Hatta International Airport. To avoid the crowds, visit Jakarta in February.
When reserving your flight from Ninoy Aquino International Airport to Soekarno-Hatta International Airport, think about the type of weather you like. October is the warmest month in Jakarta, with the temperature ranging from 25ºC (77ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).
July sees average temperatures of between 24ºC (75ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF). Search for cheap tickets from MNL to CGK sometime around then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Indonesia
Jakarta has its own special appeal, but there are so many other corners of Indonesia just waiting to be explored. Around 121 kilometres south-east of Jakarta, a visit to Bandung will keep your itinerary packed. Start with leading sights like Braga Street, Gedung Sate and Bandung Geological Museum (Museum Geologi).
Around 19 kilometres east of Jakarta, Bekasi is another essential stop in Indonesia. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to TUGU BEKASI JAKARTA TENGGARA, Hutan Kota Bekasi and Taman Putri.