Jakarta to Abu Dhabi (CGK–AUH) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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CGK–AUH is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Etihad Airways and Garuda Indonesia lead the route. The flight covers 4,086 miles in approximately 8h 5m. Beyond nonstop, 27 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EY Etihad Airways | 14 | 789 | 8h05-8h40 | – | – | – |
| GA Garuda Indonesia | 7 | 781 | 8h05 | – | SkyTeam | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Travel Essentials
CGK: WIB · AUH: +04
When it's 6:00 PM in Jakarta, it's 3:00 PM in Abu Dhabi.
The airport rail link from BNI City Station (Sudirman Baru) takes 45 minutes (IDR 70,000-100,000 depending on promotions). Trains run every 30-60 minutes from early morning to late evening. BNI City connects to the Sudirman MRT station by foot, making it reachable from most central Jakarta neighborhoods. Buy tickets at the station counter or online at reservation.kci.id.
Grab and Gojek are the go-to ride-hail apps. From central Jakarta to CGK, expect IDR 124,000-200,000 and 45 minutes without traffic. Rush hour (7:00-10:00, 16:00-19:00) can stretch that to two hours. Regular taxis from the city to the airport cost IDR 150,000-250,000 by meter. The DAMRI airport bus runs from Gambir and other hubs for IDR 40,000-60,000 but takes 90+ minutes.
Careem and Uber serve the airport at AED 45–70 to downtown Abu Dhabi (25–40 min). Official taxis at the curb: AED 50–80. Bus E101 to Central Bus Station costs AED 4 and takes 45 minutes but runs infrequently; verify schedule before relying on it.For Dubai: shared taxis from the airport cost AED 75–100/seat; private taxis AED 200–350 (90–120 min). Rental car desks are in the arrivals hall. The new terminal (Terminal A opened 2023) handles most Etihad flights; confirm which terminal for ground transport.
Hyper-arid desert climate on the Arabian Gulf coast. Summers (June–September) are extreme at 38–47°C with very high humidity. Outdoor exposure is extreme in July and August. Ground handling and ramp operations are affected by heat protocols. Haboob (sandstorm) events reduce visibility and may cause ground stops.
Winter (December–February) is the peak travel season at 18–27°C with clear skies and minimal disruption risk. The airport almost never sees rain. When rain does occur (typically December–February), local drainage infrastructure can briefly flood access roads. Overall, AUH is one of the most operationally consistent major hubs globally.
CGK–AUH Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from CGK to AUH
Soekarno-Hatta International Airport (CGK) and Zayed International Airport (AUH) are connected by nonstop service from Etihad Airways and Garuda Indonesia. With 21 weekly departures, this is a well served route.
CGK to AUH Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from CGK to AUH ranges from 8 hours 5 minutes to 8 hours 40 minutes. The route covers a distance of 4,086 miles (6,575 km). There are approximately 21 weekly flights outbound and 14 return, totaling 35 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
27 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 18 hours via MED. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.