Travelling from Brussels to Jakarta: what you need to know
Brussels is home to two main airports where you can kick off your trip. Explore your options for booking a flight from Brussels to Jakarta departing from Brussels Airport (BRU) or Brussels S. Charleroi Airport (CRL).
Soekarno-Hatta International Airport (CGK) is where you'll be landing in Jakarta.
Jakarta's timezone is UTC+7, making Jakarta six hours ahead of Brussels.
To ensure you make your Brussels to Jakarta flight, allow plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule to follow.
You can expect longer lines in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
How to find the cheapest flights from Brussels to Jakarta
Booking early is often the key to finding a cheap Brussels to Jakarta flight. Fares tend to rise as demand increases, so the nearer your departure date, the more you'll likely spend on your ticket.
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Flying from Brussels
Brussels Airport (BRU)
We make it simple to find a Brussels to Jakarta flight with a stopover. To see all the options departing from Brussels Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Next, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Popular stopovers include:
Hamad International Airport (DOH)
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
Dubai Airport (DXB)
Located around 8 kilometres from the centre of Brussels, BRU can be reached in about 20 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport takes roughly 40 minutes.
After a leisurely start to your journey? Stay near Brussels Airport. Whether you have an early flight from Brussels to Jakarta or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are the answer:
When it comes to the on-time performance of Brussels Airport, data shows 71.97% of flights complete their journey on time.
Brussels S. Charleroi Airport (CRL)
You can reach CRL from central Brussels in about 55 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport takes roughly 1 hour 35 minutes to travel the 48 kilometres or so.
Get your holiday started early with an extra night away from home. Before your flight from Brussels to Jakarta, kick back in one of these hotels near Brussels S. Charleroi Airport:
Brussels S. Charleroi Airport has an on-time performance of 71.71%. This figure gives an insight into how frequently flights that take off from this airport make it to their destination on schedule.
Arriving in Jakarta
Soekarno-Hatta International Airport (CGK)
Soekarno-Hatta International Airport (CGK) to central Jakarta takes around 35 minutes to reach by car. The centre is roughly 19 kilometres away.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey time of about 1 hour 30 minutes.
If you're arriving on a late flight from Brussels to Jakarta, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these accommodation options near CGK:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Soekarno-Hatta International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from TRAC Astra Rent A Car, Avis or Europcar to explore Jakarta and beyond.
To get the best deal, reserve your vehicle from Soekarno-Hatta International Airport around one week ahead of your Brussels to Jakarta flight.
Halim Perdanakusuma Airport (HLP)
The centre of Jakarta is located around 11 kilometres from Halim Perdanakusuma Airport (HLP). After your flight from Brussels to Jakarta has hit the runway and you've made your way to arrivals, the drive should be around 25 minutes.
Public transport will get you there in about 1 hour 30 minutes.
Best time to go to Jakarta
It's time to pick your travel dates for your flight from Brussels to Jakarta. July is the busiest month to travel to Jakarta. If you want a quieter vibe, go in February.
Lock in a Brussels to Jakarta ticket departing in October if you want to explore the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Jakarta to range from 25ºC to 32ºC.
July has average temperatures of between 24ºC and 31ºC. Search for cheap flights from Brussels to Jakarta around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Jakarta
After booking your flight from Brussels to Jakarta, find a hotel that offers the right mix of comfort and location. Make one of these options your base for exploring Jakarta:
There are so many things to discover in this city it can be tricky to work out where to begin. National Monument of Indonesia, Danau Taman Mini Indonesia Indah and Istiqlal Mosque are popular attractions which should be on every Jakarta itinerary.
Explore more of Indonesia
You've seen Jakarta, now it's time to discover other parts of Indonesia. Travel about 121 kilometres south-east to Bandung to tick off its leading attractions. From Braga Street to Gedung Sate and Bandung Geological Museum (Museum Geologi), you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
If you're ready to explore another side of Indonesia, consider Bekasi, about 19 kilometres east of Jakarta. TUGU BEKASI JAKARTA TENGGARA, Hutan Kota Bekasi and Taman Putri are key reasons to visit.
