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) 26
| Flight | Destination | Departure | Aircraft | Forecast |
|---|---|---|---|---|
OZ762
Asiana Airlines |
ICN | 22:30 Local | boeing 777-28e(er) | Forecast |
GA88
Garuda Indonesia (Republic Of Indonesia Livery) |
AMS | 22:30 Local | boeing 777-3u3(er) | Forecast |
GA656
Garuda Indonesia |
DJJ | 22:40 Local | boeing 737-8u3 | Forecast |
GA860
Garuda Indonesia |
HKG | 22:50 Local | boeing 737-8u3 | Forecast |
GA712
Garuda Indonesia (74Th Anniversary Livery) |
SYD | 22:55 Local | airbus a330-343 | Forecast |
ID6182
Batik Air |
UPG | 23:00 Local | boeing 737-8gp | Forecast |
ID6164
Batik Air |
UPG | 23:00 Local | -- | Forecast |
CA476
Air China |
TFU | 23:05 Local | airbus a319-153n | Forecast |
GA654
Garuda Indonesia |
DJJ | 23:15 Local | boeing 737-86n | Forecast |
EY473
Etihad Airways |
AUH | 23:20 Local | boeing 787-9 dreamliner | Forecast |
5J762
Cebu Pacific |
MNL | 23:25 Local | airbus a320-271n | Forecast |
GA878
Garuda Indonesia |
ICN | 23:30 Local | airbus a330-343 | Forecast |
GA664
Garuda Indonesia (Pocari Sweat Livery) |
DJJ | 23:30 Local | boeing 737-8u3 | Forecast |
MF838
Xiamen Air |
XMN | 23:30 Local | boeing 737 max 8 | Forecast |
GA712
Garuda Indonesia |
SYD | 23:45 Local | airbus a330-343 | Forecast |
MU5070
China Eastern Airlines |
PVG | 23:45 Local | airbus a330-343 | Forecast |
GA874
Garuda Indonesia (Retro Livery) |
HND | 23:45 Local | airbus a330-343 | Forecast |
GA860
Garuda Indonesia |
HKG | 23:50 Local | boeing 737-8u3 | Forecast |
8K801
K-Mile Air |
SIN | 23:55 Local | boeing 737-46q(sf) | Forecast |
GA894
Garuda Indonesia (Ayo Pakai Masker Livery) |
PVG | 00:05 Local | airbus a330-343 | Forecast |
ID6288
Batik Air |
UPG | 00:10 Local | airbus a320-214 | Forecast |
GA682
Garuda Indonesia |
SOQ | 00:10 Local | boeing 737-8u3 | Forecast |
EK359
Emirates |
DXB | 00:15 Local | boeing 777-31h(er) | Forecast |
CX796
Cathay Pacific |
HKG | 00:15 Local | airbus a330-343 | Forecast |
CZ8354
China Southern Airlines |
SZX | 00:20 Local | airbus a321-253nx | Forecast |
QR955
Qatar Airways |
DOH | 00:20 Local | airbus a350-941 | Forecast |
OZ762
GA88
GA656
GA860
GA712
ID6182
ID6164
CA476
GA654
EY473
5J762
GA878
GA664
MF838
GA712
MU5070
GA874
GA860
8K801
GA894
ID6288
GA682
EK359
CX796
CZ8354
QR955