Jakarta to Penang (CGK–PEN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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8B633
8B TransNu
320
5:30 AM
WIB T3
9:00 AM
+08
2h 30m
M T W T F S S
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ID5334
ID Batik
738
10:00 AM
WIB T2
1:30 PM
+08
2h 30m
M T W T F S S
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AK1572
AK AirAsia
320
10:00 AM
WIB T2
1:20 PM
+08
2h 20m
M T W T F S S
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CI5856
CI China
744
11:20 AM
WIB
2:50 PM
+08
2h 30m
M T W T F S S
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ID5331
ID Batik
738
2:00 PM
WIB T2
5:30 PM
+08
2h 30m
M T W T F S S
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ID5330
ID Batik
738
2:00 PM
WIB T2
5:30 PM
+08
2h 30m
M T W T F S S
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CX3242
CX Cathay Pacific
74Y
3:05 PM
WIB
6:25 PM
+08
2h 20m
M T W T F S S
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CX3245
CX Cathay Pacific
74Y
3:05 PM
WIB
6:25 PM
+08
2h 20m
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CX3241
CX Cathay Pacific
74Y
3:15 PM
WIB
6:35 PM
+08
2h 20m
M T W T F S S
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AK1573
AK AirAsia
320
8:10 AM
+08
9:30 AM
WIB
2h 20m
M T W T F S S
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8B632
8B TransNu
320
9:30 AM
+08
10:55 AM
WIB
2h 25m
M T W T F S S
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ID5337
ID Batik
738
2:15 PM
+08
3:45 PM
WIB
2h 30m
M T W T F S S
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ID5332
ID Batik
738
6:10 PM
+08
7:40 PM
WIB
2h 30m
M T W T F S S
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ID5333
ID Batik
738
6:10 PM
+08
7:40 PM
WIB
2h 30m
M T W T F S S
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Jakarta to Penang
5 carriers, 36 flights/week nonstop.
5 Airlines 36 Flights/wk 904 mi 2h 20m nonstop +1h ahead 16 1-stop hubs

CGK–PEN is served by 5 airlines with nonstop service. Batik Air, TransNusa and AirAsia lead the route. The flight covers 904 miles in approximately 2h 20m. Beyond nonstop, 16 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop CGK–PEN service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
ID Batik Air 21 738 2h30
8B TransNusa 7 320 2h30
AK AirAsia 4 320 2h20
CX Cathay Pacific 3 74Y 2h20 Oneworld
CI China Airlines 1 744 2h30 SkyTeam
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – 8B, AK
738 Boeing 737-800 – ID
744 Boeing 747-400 – CI
74Y Boeing 747-400F – CX
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: 8B + AK + ID (32 flights/wk, 89%)
Oneworld: CX (3 flights/wk, 8%)
SkyTeam: CI (1 flights/wk, 3%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, CGK to PEN direction.
Mon
5
flights
Tue
4
flights
Wed
8
flights
Thu
4
flights
Fri
5
flights
Sat
4
flights
Sun
6
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
9
Nonstop flights
36
Outbound / wk
32
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for CGK to PEN.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
16
Hubs
~10h
Fastest
~28h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
456
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Penang is 1 hour ahead of Jakarta.
CGK: WIB · PEN: +08

When it's 6:00 PM in Jakarta, it's 7:00 PM in Penang.
Distance & Flight Time
904 mi / 1,454 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 20m to 2h 30m.
Getting to CGK

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.

CGK–PEN Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Jakarta to Penang route.
Route details
Distance904 mi / 1,454 km
Flight time2h 20m to 2h 30m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)5
Weekly flights36 out / 32 return
1-stop connections16 hubs
Origin: CGK
IATA / ICAOCGK / WIII
TimezoneAsia/Jakarta
Passengers/yr54.8M
Elevation34 ft / 10 m
Destination: PEN
IATA / ICAOPEN / WMKP
TimezoneAsia/Kuala_Lumpur
Passengers/yr7.6M
Elevation11 ft / 3 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about CGK to PEN flights.
Nonstop flights from Soekarno-Hatta International Airport to Penang International Airport take approximately 2h 20m to 2h 30m. The route covers 904 miles.
5 airlines operate nonstop service: TransNusa, AirAsia, China Airlines, Cathay Pacific and Batik Air.
There are approximately 36 nonstop flights per week from CGK to PEN. The return direction has about 32 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through SZX, KWE, CKG, SIN, KUL, SZB, KNO, DXB, TPE, PVG, XMN, BTJ, DMK, HKG, CAN and KMG. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Penang is 1 hour ahead of Jakarta.
Yes, return flights from PEN to CGK are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from CGK to PEN

Soekarno-Hatta International Airport (CGK) and Penang International Airport (PEN) are connected by nonstop service from TransNusa, AirAsia, China Airlines, Cathay Pacific and Batik Air. With 36 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

CGK to PEN Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from CGK to PEN ranges from 2 hours 20 minutes to 2 hours 30 minutes. The route covers a distance of 904 miles (1,454 km). There are approximately 36 weekly flights outbound and 32 return, totaling 68 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

16 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 10 hours via SZX. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.