Palembang to Jakarta (PLM–CGK) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
PLM–CGK is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Citilink, Interlink Airlines and Lion Air lead the route. The flight covers 261 miles in approximately 0h 57m. Beyond nonstop, 5 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| QG Citilink Also: GA | 35 | 320 | 0h57-1h10 | – | – | GA |
| ID Interlink Airlines | 14 | 32A | 1h10 | – | – | – |
| JT Lion Air | 14 | 738 | 1h10 | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Jakarta from Palembang
| Metric | PLM→CGK | PGK→CGK | TKG→CGK |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from PLM | – | 112 mi | 166 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 3 | 3 | 7 |
| Weekly flights | 144 | 35 | 145 |
| Flight time | 0h 57m | 1h 10m | 0h 29m |
Travel Essentials
PLM: WIB · CGK: WIB
When it's 6:00 PM in Palembang, 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.
PLM–CGK Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from PLM to CGK
Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II Airport (PLM) and Soekarno-Hatta International Airport (CGK) are connected by nonstop service from Interlink Airlines, Lion Air and Citilink. With 144 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
PLM to CGK Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from PLM to CGK ranges from 0 hours 57 minutes to 1 hours 20 minutes. The route covers a distance of 261 miles (419 km). There are approximately 144 weekly flights outbound and 133 return, totaling 277 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
5 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 9 hours via SUB. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Pangkal Pinang (PGK), Bandar Lampung (TKG) and Bengkulu (BKS).