Traveling from Jakarta to Don Mueang International Airport (DMK): What you need to know
Soekarno-Hatta International Airport (CGK) is Jakarta's main airport. Explore your options for reserving a flight from Jakarta to Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) leaving from here.
Around 3 hours 35 minutes is how long you'll be traveling on a direct Jakarta to Don Mueang International Airport flight.
Bangkok (where Don Mueang International Airport is located) and Jakarta share the UTC+7 timezone. With no time difference, coordinating plans between the cities is hassle-free.
With 39 direct flights a week between the two airports, Soekarno-Hatta International Airport (CGK) to Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) is the most popular route. Thai Lion Air operates the earliest flight at 5am. If you're eager to make the most of your day before taking off, the latest flight from CGK to DMK is with Indonesia AirAsia at 8pm.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to board your flight from Jakarta to DMK.
Longer lines at security and check-in are likely if you're traveling during high season, so allow some extra breathing space. The recommendation for peak periods? Arrive up to four hours early for international flights and two hours for domestic departures.
Airports in Jakarta
Soekarno-Hatta International Airport (CGK)
You can take a direct flight from Jakarta to Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) out of Soekarno-Hatta International Airport (CGK).
You'll have your choice of airlines operating direct flights from Jakarta to Don Mueang International Airport leaving from CGK. Book your journey with one of these:
The preferred choice for passengers flying between CGK and DMK is Indonesia AirAsia.
Indonesia AirAsia is the most punctual carrier on this route, with 74.77% of its services arriving as scheduled.
Consider adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Jakarta to DMK. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from Soekarno-Hatta International Airport (CGK). Slip in a stop (and skip the high fares) by flying through one of these popular options:
Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)
Changi International Airport (SIN)
Penang International Airport (PEN)
The journey from central Jakarta to CGK takes around 1 hour 30 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or grab a cab, you'll cover the 32 kilometers in 35 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Catching an early flight from Jakarta to Don Mueang International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and enjoy a few extra z's) by choosing one of these hotels near Soekarno-Hatta International Airport:
73.0% of flights taking off from Soekarno-Hatta International Airport land at their destination on time.
Halim Perdanakusuma Airport (HLP)
Think about building a stopover into your journey at Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS). It's a popular transfer point for flights from Jakarta to Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) leaving Halim Perdanakusuma Airport.
You can get to HLP from central Jakarta in approximately 25 minutes by car (depending on traffic conditions). The journey on public transport will take roughly 1 hour 30 minutes to travel the 14 kilometers or so.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before boarding your Jakarta to DMK flight? Check in to a hotel near Halim Perdanakusuma Airport before your trip officially begins. Here's where you can stay:
About Don Mueang International Airport (DMK)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Jakarta to Don Mueang International Airport. Stay at one of these accommodation options near DMK instead:
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Lock in the best possible rate by booking your ride around three weeks before your Jakarta to Don Mueang International Airport flight.
Getting from Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) to central Bangkok
From Don Mueang International Airport, central Bangkok is around 27 kilometers away. It takes about 30 minutes to reach the city center by car.
If you're traveling by public transport, expect a journey of around 1 hour 5 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Jakarta to Don Mueang International Airport (DMK)
AED 185 is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Jakarta to Don Mueang International Airport. A return flight starts at AED 396. These prices can change based on availability and demand.
Book one month before you want to travel. Pricing trends suggest that this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from Jakarta to DMK.
Schedule your trip for June. That's the best month for landing the biggest deals on Jakarta to Don Mueang International Airport tickets. If you're flexible on when you fly, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across every month.
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The best time to fly from Jakarta to Don Mueang International Airport (DMK)
It's time to work out when to book your flight from Jakarta to Don Mueang International Airport (DMK). August is when most people visit Bangkok. If crowds aren't your thing, head there in February.
Lock in a Jakarta to DMK flight ticket departing in April if you want to explore the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Bangkok to range from 26ºC (79ºF) to 37ºC (99ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from Jakarta to Don Mueang International Airport in December if you'd rather travel when it's cooler. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 19ºC (66ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF).
More about Bangkok
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the top stays in Bangkok right here. Explore these hotels as soon as you've locked in your flight from Jakarta to Don Mueang International Airport:
You'll find loads of exciting things to do in Bangkok when you're in the mood to sightsee. Kick off your itinerary at Grand Palace followed by Wat Phra Kaew and The Royal Place 2.
Explore more of Thailand
Bangkok has plenty going for it, but there are so many other corners of Thailand just waiting to be explored. Around 193 kilometers north-east of Bangkok, a trip to Nakhon Ratchasima will fill your itinerary to the brim. Don't miss top attractions like Night Safari Korat, Saveone Night Market and Butterfly Park.
Rayong is another must-experience destination in Thailand and is around 153 kilometers south-east of Bangkok. No journey is complete without experiencing Saeng Chan Beach, Mae Rumphueng Beach and Mae Ramphueng Beach.