How to Get From Jakarta Airport to Jakarta City Centre
Train · Bus · Private Transport
Jakarta Airport (Soekarno–Hatta International Airport) is the main airport serving the capital of Indonesia. It is located in Tangerang, 20 km northwest of Central Jakarta.
Named after Indonesia's first president, Seokarno, and vice president, Mohammad Hatta, Jakarta Airport has 3 terminals. A Skytrain (popularly known as Kalayang) connects these terminals, so you can move from one to the other for free.
There is another airport in Jakarta called Halim Perdanakusuma International Airport, about 15 km southeast of the city centre. It mainly serves military, private, and presidential flights, but also a few commercial routes. Most travellers fly through Soekarno–Hatta, but it’s still worth checking your ticket to make sure you’re heading to the right airport.
What are the 3 ways to travel from Jakarta Airport to Jakarta City Centre?
There are three ways to travel the 20 km distance from Jakarta Airport to Jakarta City Centre. You can choose between the train, bus, and private.
If you're on a budget, the cheapest option is by bus with tickets starting at 80,000 IDR ($4.50).
50 minutes
85,000 IDR ($4.80)
1.5 hours
80,000 IDR ($4.50)
1.5 hours
200,000 IDR ($11)
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Jakarta Airport to Jakarta City Centre by Train
The train is the best way to skip the heavy traffic on the roads from Jakarta Airport to Jakarta City Centre.
It takes about 50 minutes between the airport and the city centre, and fares start from 85,000 IDR ($4.80).
Trains depart from Jakarta Airport every 30 minutes from 06:19 to 20:49 daily. If you’re travelling from the city centre to Jakarta Airport, trains are available from 05:16 to 19:46.
The train station is conveniently connected to Soekarno–Hatta International Airport.
Don't wait for the last minute before buying your train tickets. The queues are usually long, and you might end up waiting a while for the next available train if seats are fully booked.
Departure and arrival station
To take the train, you first need to get to the Soekarno-Hatta Airport Rail Link, between Terminal 1 and Terminal 2. You can take the free Skytrain to get here from any of the airport terminals.
In Central Jakarta, it is best to get off at BNI City Railway Station (previously Sudirman Baru Station). There are other train stops in the city, so check beforehand which one is closest to your hotel. The last stop is Manggarai Station, about 6 minutes away from BNI Station.
From these stations, you can take another train, bus, or taxi to your destination in the city. For private transfers, we recommend taking Grab or Bluebird.
Train schedule between Jakarta Airport and city centre
Jakarta Airport to Jakarta City Centre by Bus
The cheapest way to travel from Jakarta Airport to Jakarta City Centre is by bus. It makes several stops in Jakarta city centre, so it’s a good idea if your hotel or destination is quite far from the airport train stations.
If you're heading to the heart of Jakarta, take a bus going to Gambir Train Station, beside the National Monument. From here, you have plenty of options to get to your hotel.
The downside? You’ll have to brace for heavy traffic in the city. The estimated travel time between Jakarta Airport and the city centre by bus is around 1.5 hours, sometimes longer during rush hour.
You can choose from several bus companies on this route: DAMRI, Sinar Jaya, and Agri Mas. Ticket prices start from 80,000 IDR ($4.50).
Departure and arrival station
You can find the buses parked outside the arrivals halls of each of the airport’s three terminals.
Make sure you take the bus that brings you closest to your destination in the city. For many tourists, that's Gambir Train Station.
From Jakarta Airport to the city, buses depart every 15 to 30 minutes from 06:00 in the morning to 12:00 midnight. From the city centre to Jakarta Airport, bus departures are from 3:00 to 20:00.
Jakarta Airport to Jakarta City Centre by Private Transport
The taxi is a convenient way to travel from Jakarta Airport to Jakarta City Centre. It’s also your only option if you arrive at the airport once the trains and buses have stopped running for the day.
We recommend taking a taxi if you're travelling with bulky luggage or people with limited mobility, but definitely not if you're pressed for time. With the taxi, you will still have to worry about getting stuck in traffic.
When taking a private transport from Jakarta Airport to Jakarta City Centre, you have 3 options: pre-book a private ride via Klook, hail a car via Grab or Gojek, or take an official airport taxi.
Klook Taxi from Jakarta Airport to Jakarta City Centre
Klook is our preferred taxi service from Jakarta Airport to Jakarta City Centre and vice versa. They offer better cars and reliable drivers with rates starting from 200,000 IDR ($11). This is usually the cheapest private transfer option for this route.
You can book them up to a few hours before your trip, and your driver will be waiting for you at the airport when you arrive.
Grab Taxi or Gojek from Jakarta Airport
Another good option for the taxi is to book one via the taxi-hailing apps Grab or Gojek. Both are allowed to operate at Jakarta Airport.
If you don't have mobile data, you can book a ride using the airport Wi-Fi or ask for help at their respective booths.
When using your Grab App, pick the option “GrabCar Airport” to be able to book your ride. The car picking you up should have a GrabCar Airport special sticker.
Expect to pay around 250,000 IDR ($14) when taking Grab or Gojek from Jakarta Airport to Jakarta City Centre.
Airport Taxi from Jakarta Airport to Jakarta City Centre
As with many airports, scamming is not a foreign concept when taking a taxi from and to Soekarno–Hatta International Airport. This is why we highly recommend taking a ride with one of the accredited airport taxis below:
Blue Bird Taxis
Silver Bird Taxi
Tiara Express
Borobudur
Diamond
Primajasa
Green Line Taksi
Gamya
Gading
It’s important to note that even with these companies, there have been some reports of overpricing and unprofessional drivers.
There are different kinds of airport taxis available: budget, regular, special taxis, and executive. Whichever you plan to take, it’s better if they’re prepaid. This is your best defence against faulty meters and drivers trying to charge you so much more than you’re supposed to pay.
Airport taxi rates from Jakarta Airport to Jakarta City Centre start from 250,000 IDR ($14).
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