Jakarta
Soekarno-Hatta International
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About Soekarno-Hatta International
Jakarta sits in the tropics with daily thunderstorms, especially during monsoon (November-March). Volcanic ash from nearby volcanoes is an occasional concern.
Is Jakarta Airport turbulent?
Jakarta's tropical location means year-round exposure to thunderstorm activity. The monsoon climate brings daily convective storms, particularly intense during the wet season from November through March. Indonesia sits outside the main typhoon belt, so tropical cyclone impacts are rare. Turbulence from thunderstorms is the primary concern, especially on afternoon flights.
- Wet season runs November through March with daily storms
- Thunderstorms typically develop in the afternoon heat
- Indonesia is rarely affected by tropical cyclones
How does wet season affect Jakarta flights?
During wet season, afternoon thunderstorms develop almost daily as the land heats up. These storms produce heavy rain and moderate to severe convective turbulence near active cells. Pilots navigate around the worst areas, but delays of 30-60 minutes are common while storms pass. The dry season (April-October) has significantly fewer disruptions.
When is the smoothest time to fly from Jakarta?
The dry season from May through September offers the most reliable conditions. Morning flights year-round beat the afternoon thunderstorm cycle. If flying during wet season, expect delays and build extra connection time. Unlike other Southeast Asian airports, Jakarta faces minimal typhoon risk due to its equatorial location.
Upcoming Flights (next 2 hours) 29
| Flight | Destination | Departure | Aircraft | Forecast |
|---|---|---|---|---|
KL810
Klm |
KUL | 19:25 Local | boeing 787-9 dreamliner | Forecast |
AK387
Airasia |
KUL | 19:25 Local | airbus a320-216 | Forecast |
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IU624
Super Air Jet |
BDJ | 19:30 Local | -- | Forecast |
GA196
Garuda Indonesia |
KNO | 19:30 Local | boeing 737-86n | Forecast |
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8B5110
Transnusa |
DPS | 19:30 Local | -- | Forecast |
GA424
Garuda Indonesia |
DPS | 19:30 Local | boeing 737-8u3 | Forecast |
ID6143
Batik Air |
BTH | 19:30 Local | -- | Forecast |
GA426
Garuda Indonesia (Livin' By Mandiri Livery) |
DPS | 19:45 Local | boeing 737-8u3 | Forecast |
IN582
Nam Air |
UPG | 19:45 Local | boeing 737-524 | Forecast |
QG882
Citilink |
KNO | 19:50 Local | airbus a320-214 | Forecast |
QF42
Qantas |
SYD | 19:50 Local | airbus a330-202 | Forecast |
ID6362
Batik Air |
SRG | 19:50 Local | airbus a320-214 | Forecast |
MH724
Malaysia Airlines |
KUL | 19:55 Local | boeing 737-8h6 | Forecast |
QF40
Qantas |
MEL | 20:00 Local | airbus a330-202 | Forecast |
ID6588
Batik Air |
SUB | 20:00 Local | -- | Forecast |
QG882
Citilink |
KNO | 20:05 Local | airbus a320-214 | Forecast |
JT306
Lion Air |
KNO | 20:05 Local | boeing 737-9gp(er) | Forecast |
SL119
Thai Lion Air |
DMK | 20:10 Local | boeing 737-8gp | Forecast |
OD393
Malindo Air |
KUL | 20:10 Local | -- | Forecast |
TR279
Scoot |
SIN | 20:10 Local | airbus a320-232 | Forecast |
GA324
Garuda Indonesia |
SUB | 20:15 Local | boeing 737-8u3 | Forecast |
SQ967
Singapore Airlines |
SIN | 20:20 Local | airbus a350-941 | Forecast |
OD389
Malindo Air |
KUL | 20:40 Local | -- | Forecast |
ET629
Ethiopian Airlines |
BKK | 20:50 Local | boeing 787-9 dreamliner | Forecast |
QG728
Citilink |
SUB | 21:00 Local | airbus a320-214 | Forecast |
JT940
Lion Air |
UPG | 21:00 Local | -- | Forecast |
TK57
Turkish Airlines |
IST | 21:05 Local | airbus a350-941 | Forecast |
QG728
Citilink |
SUB | 21:05 Local | airbus a320-214 | Forecast |
AK354
Airasia |
KUL | 21:15 Local | airbus a320-216 | Forecast |
KL810
AK387
GA196
GA424
ID6143
GA426
IN582
QG882
QF42
ID6362
MH724
QF40
ID6588
QG882
JT306
SL119
OD393
TR279
GA324
SQ967
OD389
ET629
QG728
JT940
TK57
QG728
AK354