Book a trip from Shanghai to Jakarta with Cathay Pacific , fares from CNY2,541

Flight route information

Cathay Pacific offers flights to Jakarta Soekarno-Hatta International Airport (CGK) from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG), with a layover in Hong Kong. Flights from PVG to CGK take around 9 hours 15 minutes, including the layover, and bring you to Terminal 3 in Jakarta.

Upon your arrival in Jakarta

The most convenient way to get from Soekarno-Hatta International Airport to downtown Jakarta is by taxi. They are readily available at the airport terminal, and take approximately 40 minutes to reach the city centre. There’s also a train service that connects the airport to the city centre, which will get you to Jakarta’s centrally-located BNI City Station in around 45 minutes.

A brief introduction to Jakarta

A dynamic blend of Malay, Arab, Chinese, and European influences, Jakarta is a city with a storied heritage, unique architecture, world class museums, and delicious cuisine.

No visit to Jakarta would be complete without a visit to its two most iconic sights: the Istiqlal Mosque and the National Monument. Located a short walk from one another, these landmarks were built in the 1970s to commemorate Indonesia’s independence and remain important pillars of the city to this day.

To fully experience Jakarta as a local, do travel ten minutes south by ‘angkot’ (shared taxi) and you’ll soon find yourself in the vibrant neighbourhood of Sarinah – one of the best districts in the city to sample authentic Indonesian cuisine. Here, you’ll find trendy bazaars and plazas serving up local favourites such as ‘nasi goreng’ (fried rice), ‘empal’ (sweet and spicy beef), and ‘ketupat’ (rice dumplings).

To gain a deeper understanding of Indonesia’s history, we also recommend visiting the Taman Mini Indonesia Indah museum in East Jakarta, which showcases in great detail the livelihood and culture of people throughout Indonesia.

Jakarta is also an ideal base for exploring Indonesia’s 17,000+ islands. Whether it’s hiking in Flores, surfing in Bali, scuba diving in Lembeh, or discovering the wildlife of Komodo - there’s something for everyone.

Flying to Jakarta with Cathay Pacific

Book your Shanghai to Jakarta flight with Cathay Pacific and enjoy the highest standards of service and hospitality, courtesy of our attentive crew. During your flight, you will have access to our inflight content library, which includes newly-released Hollywood blockbusters, complete TV box sets, popular podcasts, and more.

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