Travelling from Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (DAC) to Jakarta: what you need to know
Jakarta is one hour ahead of Dhaka, where Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport is located. Jakarta observes the UTC+7 timezone.
To avoid missing your DAC to Jakarta flight, leave plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Travelling during a peak time like a bank holiday? Expect longer queues at check-in and security. Give yourself extra leeway and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Consider adding a stopover to potentially save on your plane ticket from DAC to Jakarta. All you need to do is uncheck 'Direct flights only' during your search. Break up your trip (and maybe save some cash) by stopping at one of these popular airports:
Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)
Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)
Changi International Airport (SIN)
DAC is about 10 miles from central Dhaka. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the journey time to be around 1 hour.
Searching for a hotel near DAC? If you're catching an early flight from Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport to Jakarta, these accommodation options put the terminal practically at your doorstep:
When it comes to the on-time performance of Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport, 68.82% of flights complete their journey on time.
How to find the cheapest flights from Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (DAC) to Jakarta
£141 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport to Jakarta flight. A return plane ticket starts at £245. These fares may change depending on availability.
To find cheap flights from DAC to Jakarta, book ahead. Airlines usually offer the most competitive fares when flights first go on sale.
Landing cheap tickets from Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport to Jakarta is easier if you're flexible with your travel plans. Try using the 'Whole month' function to get the lowest prices across every month and score a sweet deal.
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Airports in Jakarta
Soekarno-Hatta International Airport (CGK)
Soekarno-Hatta International Airport (CGK) to the centre of Jakarta takes around 35 minutes by car. The centre is roughly 20 miles away.
It takes around 1 hour 30 minutes to get there by public transport.
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport to Jakarta. Stay at one of these accommodation options near CGK instead:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Soekarno-Hatta International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from TRAC Astra Rent A Car, Avis or Europcar and venture far and wide through Jakarta and beyond.
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your vehicle from Soekarno-Hatta International Airport around one week before your flight from DAC to Jakarta.
Halim Perdanakusuma Airport (HLP)
Halim Perdanakusuma Airport (HLP) is roughly 9 miles from central Jakarta. Following your flight from Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport to Jakarta, it'll take you around 25 minutes to get to the heart of the city in a ride-share or cab.
You can expect the journey to take roughly 1 hour 30 minutes on public transport.
There are some great places to rest your head close to HLP. Tuck yourself in and get cosy after your DAC to Jakarta flight at any of these well-located options:
Best time to go to Jakarta
Plan your trip to Jakarta during peak season if you want a bustling atmosphere, but remember that hotel prices are typically higher. Alternatively, book flights from Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport to Jakarta during the off-season when prices are cheaper and crowds are smaller.
Before locking in your Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport to Jakarta plane ticket, think about the weather you're most comfortable in. October is the warmest month in Jakarta, with temperatures ranging from 25ºC (77ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from DAC to Jakarta in July when temperatures average between 24ºC (75ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF).
More about Jakarta
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the top stays in Jakarta right here. Check out these hotels as soon as you've booked your flight from Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport to Jakarta:
All great journeys should include a little sightseeing. Danau Taman Mini Indonesia Indah, National Monument of Indonesia and Istiqlal Mosque are essential stops on your Jakarta itinerary.
Explore more of Indonesia
Bandung is just one of the many cities in Indonesia waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Jakarta. Around 75 miles away to the south-east, top sights here include Braga Street, Gedung Sate and Bandung Geological Museum (Museum Geologi).
If you want to check out another side of Indonesia, head for Palembang, about 270 miles north-west of Jakarta. Ampera Bridge, Benteng Kuto Besak and Kuto Besak Fortress are among the biggest draws.
