Soekarno-Hatta International Airport - CGK
The Soekarno-Hatta International Airport is located in Tangerang, Banten, Indonesia. It is the primary international airport serving the Jakarta Metropolitan Area. It was named after the first president and vice president of Indonesia. It is about 12 miles from the Jakarta city center. It is a public airport and is owned by the Government of Indonesia. The PT Angkasa Pura II operates Soekarno-Hatta International Airport. CGK is the largest airport in Southeast Asia and is one of the busiest airports in the world. Aside from Jakarta, Soekarno-Hatta International Airport also serves Tangerang, Teluknaga, Sepatan, and several other cities.
Best Time to Visit
Soekarno-Hatta International Airport opened in 1985 and serves as the hub for numerous airlines including Batik Air, Indonesia AirAsia, Lion Air, and Cardig Air. It is also the hub for Garuda Indonesia, the country’s national airline. French architect Paul Andreu designed terminals 1 and 2. The concept for the design is described as ‘Garden with an Airport’. A refurbishment of the terminals will be completed by 2022. Its purpose is to increase the airport’s capacity and for it to be able to handle up to 61 million passengers per annum. Some of the airlines served by the Soekarno-Hatta International Airport include Korean Air, Qatar Airways, Qantas, Cathay Pacific, and more.
What to Do & Area Attractions
The Jakarta Airport Hotel is a three-star property located near the airport. It is easily accessible from Terminal 2. There are a number of bus service that run from the airport to downtown Jakarta. Another hotel option is the Hotel Ibis Budget Jakarta Airport. This is located just 10 minutes from the Soekarno-Hatta International Airport.
Alternate airports to Soekarno-Hatta International Airport include the Halim Perdanakusuma International Airport. It is located in Bandung, Indonesia.
