How to get from Soekarno-Hatta International Airport to Central Jakarta
Medium confidenceChecked May 2026
Take the Soekarno-Hatta Airport Rail Link to BNI City / Sudirman station — IDR 70,000, ~50 min.
Best options
Best overall
Airport Rail Link to BNI City + Grab to your final stop.
Cheapest safe
DAMRI airport bus to Gambir or Blok M (~IDR 50,000).
Best at night
DAMRI bus runs late; pre-booked transfer otherwise.
With luggage / kids
Rail link + Grab, or pre-booked transfer.
Taxi fare
Blue Bird metered taxi roughly IDR 150,000–300,000 to Central Jakarta plus tolls. Fares vary heavily with traffic.
Ride-hailing
Grab and Gojek operate — designated pickup zone.
available
Public transport
Soekarno-Hatta Airport Rail Link; DAMRI bus.
Compare your options — CGK → Central Jakarta
Distance ~35 km, typical journey 45–120 min (traffic).
| Option | Typical fare | Good for |
|---|---|---|
| Public transport | Soekarno-Hatta Airport Rail Link; DAMRI bus. | Cheapest safe option |
| Official taxi | Blue Bird metered taxi roughly IDR 150,000–300,000 to Central Jakarta plus tolls. Fares vary heavily with traffic. | Late arrivals, heavy luggage |
| Ride-hailing | Grab and Gojek operate — designated pickup zone. | available |
After landing — step by step
- 1Follow Airport Rail Link / DAMRI signs
- 2Taxi: use Blue Bird (light blue with logo) only
Scam warnings
Unauthorised 'taxi' offers inside arrivals
Avoid this
- • Curbside private offers
- • Any non-Blue-Bird 'taxi'
Frequently asked
Q.How much is a taxi from Soekarno-Hatta International Airport to Central Jakarta?
Blue Bird metered taxi roughly IDR 150,000–300,000 to Central Jakarta plus tolls. Fares vary heavily with traffic.. Always confirm the fare or that the meter is on before pulling away. Watch for: Unauthorised 'taxi' offers inside arrivals.
Q.What is the cheapest safe way from CGK to Central Jakarta?
DAMRI airport bus to Gambir or Blok M (~IDR 50,000).
Q.Does Uber or ride-hailing work at Soekarno-Hatta International Airport?
Grab and Gojek operate — designated pickup zone.
Q.What's the best way from CGK to Central Jakarta at night?
DAMRI bus runs late; pre-booked transfer otherwise.
Q.What scams should I watch for going from CGK to Central Jakarta?
Top reported: Unauthorised 'taxi' offers inside arrivals. Use the official taxi rank, never accept a fare from someone approaching you in arrivals.