Soekarno-Hatta International Airport (CGK) Traveler Essentials
- Terminals
- Terminal 1 (domestic), Terminal 2 (domestic + some international), Terminal 3 Ultimate (main international)
- Distance to city
- 20 km / 50 min by Soekarno-Hatta Airport Rail Link or taxi
Overview
Indonesia's main international gateway and one of Southeast Asia's busiest airports. The new Terminal 3 Ultimate is world-class.
Transport to city center
Kereta Bandara Express to Sudirman/Manggarai: 55 min, IDR 70,000. Bluebird taxi: IDR 150,000-250,000. Grab: IDR 100,000-180,000.
Wi-Fi
Free WiFi at Jakarta's terminals — connect to the airport network; sessions are time-limited but renewable.
Lounges
Garuda Indonesia Executive Lounge, Lion Air Sriwijaya Lounge, multiple airport lounges in T3.
Security & customs
Indonesia offers visa-on-arrival or e-VOA (best arranged online beforehand) for many nationalities — have it ready to speed entry. There's a security screening at the terminal entrance plus the standard checkpoint. Standard 100ml liquid rules apply; use the official Blue Bird taxis or the rail link rather than touts.
Travel tips
T3 Ultimate is dramatically better than older terminals. Pre-book Grab inside the terminal for safest transport.