Travelling from Soekarno-Hatta Airport (CGK) to Batam Airport (BTH): what you need to know
Take a direct flight from Soekarno-Hatta Airport to Batam Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 1 hour 40 minutes.
Batam's timezone is UTC+7, which is the same as Jakarta.
Flights from CGK to BTH start at 05:40 — the first with Garuda Indonesia. The last service of the day is at 19:20 with Batik Air. Overall, you can choose from 89 weekly Soekarno-Hatta Airport to Batam Airport flights.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Make sure you're at the airport on time to catch your CGK to BTH flight.
You can expect longer lines during popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
You'll find plenty of airlines that operate direct flights from Soekarno-Hatta Airport to Batam Airport. Fly nonstop to Batam with these top carriers and get to know this exciting part of Indonesia:
Citilink has the highest passenger demand on this route.
With 73.84% of its services landing on schedule, Grumeti Air is the most punctual carrier offering CGK to BTH flights.
If you want to add a stop to your trip, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Soekarno-Hatta Airport to Batam Airport. These are the top stopovers between CGK and BTH:
Surabaya Airport
Palembang Airport
Pontianak Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Soekarno-Hatta Airport (CGK) to Batam Airport (BTH)
At the moment, ر.ق. 303 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Soekarno-Hatta Airport to Batam Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is ر.ق. 584. Bear in mind that fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
Get cheap tickets from CGK to BTH by booking at least 11 months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for finding a bargain.
The cheapest month for flights from Soekarno-Hatta Airport to Batam Airport is April. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices if you have a flexible schedule.
There's no need to check back in every day to find out if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as there's a better deal on cheap flights from CGK to BTH.
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Handy information about Soekarno-Hatta Airport (CGK)
Of all flights departing from Soekarno-Hatta Airport, 73% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
The journey from central Jakarta to Soekarno-Hatta Airport is around 19 kilometres. Check out travel apps like Google Maps for the fastest route, whether you prefer to drive or use public transport.
Booked an early flight from Soekarno-Hatta Airport to Batam Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these hotels close to CGK:
Arriving at Batam Airport (BTH)
Consider booking a hotel near BTH if you're on a late Soekarno-Hatta Airport to Batam Airport flight. Settle into one of these options and make your arrival easier:
Getting from Batam Airport (BTH) to central Batam
Batam Airport to the centre of Batam has a drive time of around 30 minutes. It's approximately 26 kilometres away.
It takes around 50 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Batam Airport (BTH)
It's time to plan your dates for your flight from Soekarno-Hatta Airport to Batam Airport. April is the most popular month to head to Batam. If you like a more relaxed vibe, go in March.
The warmest month in Batam is May, with temperatures ranging between 26ºC and 31ºC. Lock in your flights from Soekarno-Hatta Airport to Batam Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
January sees average temperatures of between 24ºC and 29ºC. Look for cheap tickets from CGK to BTH around that time if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Indonesia
Batam has its own special appeal, but there are so many other parts of Indonesia waiting to be discovered. About 467 kilometres south of Batam, a trip to Palembang will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with leading attractions like Taman Bunga Celosia Springhill, Ampera Bridge and Masjid Al-Jannah.
If there's time to check out another corner of Indonesia, head for Padang, roughly 467 kilometres south-west of Batam. Padang Beach, Padang beach and Pantai Nirwana are key highlights.
