Banda Aceh to Jakarta (BTJ–CGK) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
BTJ–CGK is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Garuda Indonesia, IndiGo and Batik Air lead the route. The flight covers 1,117 miles in approximately 2h 55m. Beyond nonstop, 2 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GA Garuda Indonesia | 15 | 738 | 2h55-3h | – | SkyTeam | – |
| 6E IndiGo | 14 | 738 | 3h | – | – | – |
| ID Batik Air | 7 | 32A | 2h55 | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Travel Essentials
BTJ: WIB · CGK: WIB
When it's 6:00 PM in Banda Aceh, it's 6:00 PM in Jakarta.
The airport rail link runs to BNI City Station in central Jakarta (45 minutes, IDR 70,000-100,000). The station is a short walk from Sudirman MRT for onward connections. Trains depart every 30-60 minutes. From arrivals, follow signs to the Soekarno-Hatta train station connected to Terminals 2 and 3. Terminal 1 passengers take the free Skytrain shuttle first.
Grab and Gojek have designated pickup points at each terminal. Expect IDR 150,000-250,000 to central Jakarta and 45-120 minutes depending entirely on traffic. Airport taxis from the official counters cost slightly more but avoid surge pricing. DAMRI buses serve Gambir, Blok M, and several other hubs (IDR 40,000-60,000). Avoid metered taxis that approach you inside the terminal; use the queue outside.
Jakarta is tropical year-round with temperatures locked between 24 and 32 degrees C. There is no cold season. The wet season runs October through May with the heaviest rain in January and February (up to 300mm/month). Afternoon downpours are intense and can flood low-lying roads for hours. The dry season (June-September) brings sunnier days and lower humidity, with August seeing as little as 35mm of rain.
Humidity sits at 75-85% year-round, peaking in the wet season. Thunderstorms during the wet months can cause arrival delays. Pack light, breathable clothing no matter when you visit. A compact umbrella and waterproof bag liner are useful October through March. The dry season is the more comfortable window, with clearer skies and temperatures that feel a few degrees cooler thanks to lower moisture.
BTJ–CGK Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from BTJ to CGK
Sultan Iskandar Muda International Airport (BTJ) and Soekarno-Hatta International Airport (CGK) are connected by nonstop service from IndiGo, Garuda Indonesia and Batik Air. With 36 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
BTJ to CGK Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from BTJ to CGK ranges from 2 hours 55 minutes to 3 hours 0 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,117 miles (1,798 km). There are approximately 36 weekly flights outbound and 36 return, totaling 72 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
2 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 17 hours via KUL. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.