How to go from Jakarta’s Soekarno Hatta International Airport to City Centre

Soekarno–Hatta International Airport (CGK) is Indonesia’s main gateway, serving Jakarta and the surrounding metropolitan area. Located about 20 km west of central Jakarta, it is one of Southeast Asia’s busiest airports, handling domestic and international flights. The airport has multiple terminals—Terminal 1 and 2 for domestic and some international routes, and the modern Terminal 3 for major international airlines—offering facilities like shopping, dining, lounges, and rail access to the city.

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Location of Soekarno Hatta International Airport (YIA).

Soekarno–Hatta International Airport (CGK) is located in Tangerang, Banten Province, about 35 kilometers west of central Jakarta, Indonesia. It serves Jakarta and the surrounding Greater Jakarta (Jabodetabek).

On paper, it is only 35 KM, everyone thinks that this distance is accessible by car only less than 1 hour. However, you need to remember, that Jakarta’s traffic is one of the worst in the world, it can take more than 1,5 hours by car.

In this article, I would like to give you an information about transportation option to go from Jakarta’s Soekarno Hatta International Airport to City Centre. All the option has pros and cons, so please choose the option wisely according to your preference.

For your information, before you arrive in Soekarno Hatta Airport from another country, you have to fill Indonesian Digital Arrival Card. The website is called All Indonesia, do not miss with any other website. Here is the website link : AllIndonesia.imigrasi.go.id

Transportation option to go from Jakarta’s Soekarno International Airport (CGK) to city centre.

There are several transportation options to take you from Soekarno Hatta International Airport to the city centre :

1. DAMRI SHUTTLE from Jakarta’s Soekarno Hatta International Airport  to Gambir Station

My top recommendation will be Bus Shuttle (Damri). As an Indonesian that going frequently from my city, Yogyakarta to Jakarta by flight. This option is the one that I choose to reach Jakarta City Centre from the airport. It is easy to find where is the Damri Shuttle location. This Damri will be available at any Terminal of Soekarno Hatta.

Once you are out from the custom clearance, find a sign of Damri Shuttle or bus stop. You may also ask the airport staff where is the bus stop for Damri. To be easier, normally it is located in the left corner of every Terminal. 

The Damri Shuttle from Jakarta Airport to Gambir Station is operated from 07.00 AM to 23.00 PM and will runs every hour. By the time I write this article, the Damri Shuttle costs only IDR 80.000, it is around USD 5 per person. There is luggage space in every bus, so you do not need to worry about your luggage. 

There are a lot of directions of Damri Shuttle, but if you plan to visit Jakarta City Centre, you should choose Gambir Station Direction. Nearby Gambir Station, there will be a lot of important place to visit in just walking distance such as National Monument, National Museum, National Mosque, US Embassy and other embassies, and Hotel Indonesia. So, it is exactly has strategic location. And if you plan to visit Jakarta Old town, it is also near by the Gambir Station.

The Damri Bus trip from Jakarta Airport to Gambir Station will take around 1,5 hours for 30KM, depends on the traffic. Check this link if you plan to continue your journey from Gambir Station to Yogyakarta City by Train.

2. Airport Train from Soekarno-Hatta International Airport to City Centre

The second option to take you from Jakarta Airport to city centre will be an airport train. Might be you think that airport train will be a lot of faster than any other transportation option. It can be true, if your final destination is nearby to the drop off station. The airport train has a final destination in Manggarai Train Station, it is also the starting point for the opposite direction. It is the main hub of Local Station in Jakarta. But, if your final destination is in the city centre, then you should stop in BNI City Station. BNI City Station is just in walking distance to Hotel Indonesia Roundabout or Indonesia Welcome Monument and around 5 KM to Indonesia National Stadium (Gelora Bung Karno)

However, you should check where is your final destination, going from the BNI City to your hotel can be frustrating during peak hours. Sometimes it is better to take taxi from the airport directly to your final destination.

But if you are persistence to go with the airport train here is the way. Once you go out from the custom clearance, you can find a sign “ Kalayang Train”, it means Sky Train. You can proceed to the airport train station from any terminal. All terminals in Jakarta Airport is connected by this Sky Train.

The cost to go from Soekarno Hatta Airport to Jakarta City Centre is IDR 70.000 (price is subject to change). It is just around USD 5$. It will take only around 45 minutes to the final station (Manggarai Train Station) and takes around 40 minutes to BNI City Station. But, please consider again, to go from BNI Station to your accommodation can take forever during peak hours. You should check where is your final destination exactly. 

Here is the route of Jakarta Airport Train :
Manggarai – BNI City – Duri – Rawa Buaya – Batu Ceper – Soekarno Hatta Airport Train Station.

You can also check, maybe your final destination is closer to one of those train stations.

From the train station, you can easily take an online taxi (Gojek / Grab). Please be specific with your exit. To move from one exit to another in any Jakarta Train Station is not easy. It can take forever. 

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3. Airport Taxi from Jakarta’s Soekarno-Hatta Airport to City Centre

If you are arrive in Jakarta Airport in a group, I would definitely suggest to book a taxi directly. The most trusted taxi company in Jakarta or even in Indonesia is Blue Bird Taxi. The prices are fixed according to the distance. The staffs of Blue Bird are well known with their honesty, they will not take you for a longer route so you will be charged more. 

Online taxi is also available at the airport, you need to find a taxi stand with the brand names are Gojek / Grab. You need to proceed to this pickup point. You cannot book from the apps, you will book directly from the staff at this pickup point.

The journey will take around 1 hour to 1,5 hours depends on the traffic. There will be a toll road to city centre. Normally you need to pay extra if you want to pass the toll road. But this toll road is really worth it to reduce the time. The total cost for the taxi service from Soekarno Hatta Airport to City Centre will be around IDR 250.000 to IDR 350.000.

Enjoy your trip in Indonesia…..

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