Flying from Taipei to Jakarta: what you need to know
Taipei is home to a couple of airports that could be the jumping-off point for your adventure. Check out your options for reserving a flight from Taipei to Jakarta departing from Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) or Taipei Songshan Airport (TSA).
Hop off the plane at Soekarno-Hatta International Airport (CGK), the chief entry point to Jakarta.
A direct flight from Taipei to Jakarta takes an average of 5 hours 20 minutes. The timezone in Jakarta is UTC+7, making it 1 hour behind Taipei.
The busiest route for flights from Taipei to Jakarta is from Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) to Soekarno-Hatta International Airport (CGK). Take your pick of 86 weekly services between these two airports. If you'd like to head off first thing, the earliest flight from TPE to CGK is the 09:00 EVA Air option. If you prefer travelling later, the last departure is at 20:10 with China Airlines.
Give yourself enough time to catch your flight from Taipei to Jakarta. As a general rule, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You'll likely experience longer lines during popular months like August and other peak periods. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
If you have a passport from Taiwan, you'll need a visa to visit Indonesia. This applies when booking a cheap flight from Taipei to Jakarta for tourism purposes. The rules may be different if you're travelling for work or other reasons. Always consult official visa guidelines before you book and definitely before flying.
Flying from Taipei
Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE)
You can catch a direct flight from Taipei to Jakarta departing from Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE). Begin your trip at TPE and land at Soekarno-Hatta International Airport (CGK).
China Airlines is a popular airline that operates direct flights from Taipei to Jakarta taking off from TPE.
TPE is about 48 kilometres from central Taipei. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take 42 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the journey time to be approximately 1 hour and 24 minutes.
Want a leisurely start to your travels? Stay near Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport. Whether you've booked an early flight from Taipei to Jakarta or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are just the thing:
Taipei Songshan Airport (TSA)
TSA is around 6 kilometres from central Taipei. It takes 19 minutes or so to get to the airport in a car from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 45 minutes.
You're going on holiday, so why not extend it with an extra night away from home? Think about staying at one of these accommodation options near Taipei Songshan Airport the day before your flight from Taipei to Jakarta:
Arriving in Jakarta
Soekarno-Hatta International Airport (CGK)
Soekarno-Hatta International Airport (CGK) to central Jakarta is approximately 32 kilometres. It takes about 36 minutes to reach the centre driving.
It typically takes 1 hour and 29 minutes when travelling by public transport.
If you're coming in on a late flight from Taipei to Jakarta, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing soon after at one of these hotels near CGK:
Halim Perdanakusuma Airport (HLP)
After your flight from Taipei to Jakarta has hit the tarmac, you can get to the city centre in around 27 minutes by car. Central Jakarta is roughly 14 kilometres from Halim Perdanakusuma Airport (HLP).
The journey will take approximately 1 hour and 28 minutes on public transport.
After your flight from Taipei to Jakarta, tuck yourself in at a hotel close to HLP. These are some great options that'll help you slip into relaxation mode:
How to find the cheapest flights from Taipei to Jakarta
Right now, ج.م. 5,100 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Taipei to Jakarta. The cheapest price for a return flight is ج.م. 9,721. Bear in mind fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
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Best time to go to Jakarta
July is the most popular month for flights from Taipei to Jakarta. To escape the crowds, go to Jakarta in February.
The warmest month in Jakarta is October, with temperatures ranging between 25ºC and 32ºC. Lock in your flights from Taipei to Jakarta in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Taipei to Jakarta in July when temperatures average between 24ºC and 31ºC.
More about Jakarta
After booking your flight from Taipei to Jakarta, think about where you'd like to stay in this city. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Jakarta:
There are so many things to see and do in this city it can be tricky to work out where to start. National Monument of Indonesia, Danau Taman Mini Indonesia Indah and Istiqlal Mosque are highlights which should feature on every Jakarta itinerary.
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