Flying from Yogyakarta International Airport (YIA) to Jakarta: what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Yogyakarta International Airport to Jakarta and you'll be travelling for an average of 1 hour 15 minutes.
Yogyakarta (the location of Yogyakarta International Airport) and Jakarta follow the same timezone — UTC+7.
With 75 flights a week between the two airports, Yogyakarta International Airport (YIA) to Soekarno-Hatta International Airport (CGK) is the most popular route. Garuda Indonesia operates the earliest flight at 06:20. If you'd like to make the most of your day before taking off, the last flight from YIA to CGK is with Citilink at 19:20.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to board your YIA to Jakarta flight.
Heading off during a peak time like public or school holidays? Expect longer queues at security and check-in. For peace of mind, arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Direct Yogyakarta International Airport to Jakarta tickets are available for booking. Soekarno-Hatta International Airport (CGK) is where you'll step off the plane.
A number of airlines operate direct flights from Yogyakarta International Airport to Jakarta. The most popular include:
YIA is about 32 kilometres from central Yogyakarta. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take you 1 hour 5 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the travel time to be around 2 hours 10 minutes.
Want a leisurely start to your journey? Stay near YIA. Whether you have an early flight from Yogyakarta International Airport to Jakarta or don't want departure day to feel hectic, these hotels put convenience first:
74.6% of flights that leave from Yogyakarta International Airport reach their destination on schedule.
How to find the cheapest flights from Yogyakarta International Airport (YIA) to Jakarta
$52 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Yogyakarta International Airport to Jakarta flight. A round-trip ticket right now is $106. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
To secure cheap flights from YIA to Jakarta, book your journey four months before your planned departure.
Schedule your trip for August. That's the best month for landing the biggest deals on Yogyakarta International Airport to Jakarta tickets. If you have flexibility with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to access the cheapest price across every month.
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Airports in Jakarta
Soekarno-Hatta International Airport (CGK)
Soekarno-Hatta International Airport (CGK) to central Jakarta takes around 35 minutes by car. The centre is roughly 32 kilometres away.
Getting to the centre on public transport will take you around 1 hour 30 minutes.
If you have a late flight from Yogyakarta International Airport to Jakarta, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these accommodation options near CGK:
Grab 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 top providers you can book with here.
Lock in the best rate by reserving your ride from Soekarno-Hatta International Airport about one week in advance of your flight from YIA to Jakarta.
Halim Perdanakusuma Airport (HLP)
After your flight from Yogyakarta International Airport to Jakarta has arrived, you can reach the city centre in about 25 minutes by car. Central Jakarta is roughly 14 kilometres from Halim Perdanakusuma Airport (HLP).
If you're catching public transport, it'll take around 1 hour 30 minutes.
Place the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and relax at a hotel near HLP. Here are a few options where you can put your feet up after your YIA to Jakarta flight:
Best time to go to Jakarta
Plan your trip to Jakarta during peak season if you prefer a bustling atmosphere, but remember that prices are generally higher. Alternatively, book flights from Yogyakarta International Airport to Jakarta during the off-season when prices are cheaper and it's not as busy.
When booking your Yogyakarta International Airport to Jakarta plane ticket, think about what kind of weather works for you. October is the warmest month in Jakarta, with temperatures ranging from 25ºC (77ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from YIA to Jakarta in July when temperatures average between 24ºC (75ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF).
More about Jakarta
Start your Jakarta trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. After booking your flight from Yogyakarta International Airport to Jakarta, check out our range of accommodation options including:
Danau Taman Mini Indonesia Indah and National Monument of Indonesia are just the start of the top attractions to put on your Jakarta to-do list. Keep the momentum going by heading to Istiqlal Mosque.
Explore more of Indonesia
Jakarta has its own special appeal, but there are so many other parts of Indonesia just waiting to be explored. About 121 kilometres south-east of Jakarta, a trip to Bandung will keep your itinerary busy. Start with leading attractions like Braga Street, Gedung Sate and Bandung Geological Museum (Museum Geologi).
Palembang is another well-known destination in Indonesia and is around 434 kilometres north-west of Jakarta. No trip is complete without a visit to Ampera Bridge, Benteng Kuto Besak and Kuto Besak Fortress.
