Where will the downtown drop-off be?

Most services target Central Jakarta (Gambir / Monas area), so drop a pin in your maps app before boarding.

How frequent are departures?

Soekarno–Hatta Airport Commuter Line usually runs every 30 minutes. If it pauses, follow the overhead signs to the bus bay for the fallback service.

CGKIndonesiaTPL: city-transfer-guide

Soekarno-Hatta International Airport

Jakarta, Indonesia

Drop-off

Central Jakarta (Gambir / Monas area)

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Fastest

Soekarno–Hatta Airport Commuter Line

rail · 30m

Data

Nov 28

Audit

Quick verdict

Fastest into town

Service: Soekarno–Hatta Airport Commuter Line
Headway: 30
Backup: DAMRI Airport Bus – Gambir/Monas · 15m

Note

Airport rail link from SHIA Station at the airport to Manggarai via BNI City and Duri, with trains typically every 30 minutes from around 05:57 to 22:57; BNI City and Manggarai provide easy transfers by commuter rail, MRT, and buses to Central Jakarta (Gambir/Monas).

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Budget path

Brief

Cheapest door-to-door option; expect extra stops and tighter luggage space.

Service: DAMRI Airport Bus – Gambir/Monas
Mode: bus
Freq: 15m
Note: Long‑distance bus operator DAMRI runs frequent airport buses from all terminals at Soekarno‑Hatta to Gambir/Monas area in Central Jakarta roughly every 15 minutes, taking about 40–45 minutes in light traffic.

Priority path

Brief

Fastest connection with wider aisles and better luggage handling.

Service: Soekarno–Hatta Airport Commuter Line
Mode: rail
Freq: 30m
Note: Airport rail link from SHIA Station at the airport to Manggarai via BNI City and Duri, with trains typically every 30 minutes from around 05:57 to 22:57; BNI City and Manggarai provide easy transfers by commuter rail, MRT, and buses to Central Jakarta (Gambir/Monas).

Fare math

Brief

Express trains tend to be twice as expensive but half the time. Budget routes take longer yet often have more frequent departures after work.

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FAQs

01Where will the downtown drop-off be?: Most services target Central Jakarta (Gambir / Monas area), so drop a pin in your maps app before boarding.
02How frequent are departures?: Soekarno–Hatta Airport Commuter Line usually runs every 30 minutes. If it pauses, follow the overhead signs to the bus bay for the fallback service.