{ "response": { "Key": "CGK-SUB", "orig": { "code": "CGK", "type": "airport", "city": "Jakarta", "fullCity": "Jakarta, Indonesia", "airport": "Soekarno-Hatta Intl Airport" }, "dest": { "code": "SUB", "type": "airport", "city": "Surabaya", "fullCity": "Surabaya, Indonesia", "airport": "Juanda Intl Airport" }, "faq": { "q0": { "question": "What is the typical flight duration from Jakarta to Surabaya?", "answer": "A nonstop flight from Jakarta (CGK) to Surabaya (SUB) typically takes about 1 hour and 20 minutes. The return flight is similar, usually around 1 hour and 25 minutes. Most major Indonesian airlines offer similar flight times, with only minor variations." }, "q1": { "question": "Are there any direct flights from Jakarta to Surabaya?", "answer": "Yes, there are plenty of non‑stop flights from Jakarta (CGK) to Surabaya (SUB). Four airlines — Garuda Indonesia, Citilink, Batik Air, and Lion Air — operate a combined 266 weekly flights, with departures running daily across all carriers from early morning through late evening.", "methodology": "Airlines and weekly frequencies are compiled from our flight-schedule database, which combines published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), and observed flight operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI). We count each operating carrier's scheduled weekly departures and the days it flies; where there is no nonstop service, connecting carriers are identified by linking scheduled nonstop segments through common hub airports. Where a median fare is shown for a carrier, it reflects the real fares Priceline users found on this route in the last 72 hours.", "toolsUsed": [ "route_airlines" ] }, "q3": { "question": "What are the ground transportation options in Surabaya?", "answer": "At Juanda International Airport (SUB), taxis are the most common and convenient way to reach Surabaya city center, located about 12 km away. Ride-hailing services like Grab and Gojek are widely used and often cheaper, though pickup points may be slightly removed from the terminal. There is no direct rail link from the airport; the nearest train station is in the city. Car rentals are available but less popular for simple transfers. For speed and ease, a ride-hailing car or airport taxi is the fastest option.", "toolsUsed": [], "references": [ { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Juanda_International_Airport", "title": "Juanda International Airport", "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png", "time_published": "2026-07-21T02:43:48Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Juanda_railway_station", "title": "Juanda railway station", "time_published": "2026-07-03T11:08:13Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Juanda%20railway%20station", "title": "Juanda railway station", "time_published": "2026-04-17T11:41:34Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Juanda_Naval_Air_Station", "title": "Juanda International Airport", "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png", "time_published": "2006-08-26T04:51:40Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Juanda%20International%20Airport", "title": "Juanda International Airport", "time_published": "2026-04-30T13:32:21Z" } ] }, "q6": { "question": "Are overnight (red‑eye) flights available from Jakarta to Surabaya?", "answer": "Yes, Citilink (QG) operates a daily nonstop red-eye from Jakarta to Surabaya, departing at 21:00 (9:00 PM). The flight is scheduled daily, providing a late-evening overnight option on this route.", "methodology": "Red-eye flights are identified from scheduled local departure and arrival times in our flight-schedule database — built from published airline timetables and official schedule data, including U.S. Department of Transportation records for domestic routes — flagging services that depart late at night and arrive the following morning; for connecting itineraries the red-eye is based on the timing of the overnight long-haul leg.", "toolsUsed": [ "redeye_flights" ] }, "q7": { "question": "Which airlines usually operate this route from Jakarta to Surabaya?", "answer": "Garuda Indonesia, Citilink, Batik Air, and Lion Air all fly nonstop from Jakarta to Surabaya. Garuda Indonesia runs the most frequent service with 90 weekly flights, Citilink offers 71, Batik Air 70, and Lion Air 35. Typical median fares are not provided in the schedule data for these carriers.", "methodology": "Airlines and weekly frequencies are compiled from our flight-schedule database, which combines published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), and observed flight operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI). We count each operating carrier's scheduled weekly departures and the days it flies; where there is no nonstop service, connecting carriers are identified by linking scheduled nonstop segments through common hub airports. Where a median fare is shown for a carrier, it reflects the real fares Priceline users found on this route in the last 72 hours.", "toolsUsed": [ "route_airlines" ] }, "q9": { "question": "How reliable are on‑time departures on this route from Jakarta to Surabaya?", "answer": "On‑time performance is generally fair, but afternoon flights face more delays due to weather and air traffic. Choosing early‑morning departures on Garuda Indonesia or Citilink improves your chances." }, "q10": { "question": "Which months have the best weather for traveling to Surabaya?", "answer": "May to September is the dry season with sunny skies and lower humidity, ideal for exploring." }, "q11": { "question": "What documents should I bring with me to the airport when flying from Jakarta to Surabaya?", "answer": "Bring a valid national ID or passport, ensure the name matches your ticket, and carry a payment method for any baggage fees; vaccination certificates may be required per current health guidelines." }, "q12": { "question": "Which airport should I use in Surabaya?", "answer": "Juanda International Airport is the only commercial airport serving Surabaya and is located about 12 km south of the city center. It handles domestic and limited international flights, with airlines like Garuda Indonesia, Lion Air, and Citilink connecting to major Indonesian cities." }, "q13": { "question": "How do I get to Soekarno-Hatta Intl Airport from the city center?", "answer": "The Soekarno-Hatta Airport Rail Link is the fastest and most popular option, connecting directly from several downtown stations in about 50 minutes, with moderate cost. Public buses and the TransJakarta BRT network serve the airport for a lower fare but are slower due to traffic. Ride‑share and taxis offer door‑to‑door convenience at a higher price, while driving and parking is possible but discouraged by heavy congestion and toll costs.", "toolsUsed": [], "references": [ { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Transport_in_Jakarta", "title": "Transport in Jakarta", "time_published": "2026-06-08T05:23:05Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Transport%20in%20Jakarta", "title": "Transport in Jakarta", "time_published": "2026-04-28T14:20:40Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jakarta,_City_of_Dreamers", "title": "Jakarta, City of Dreamers", "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png", "time_published": "2026-07-07T12:52:58Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jakarta_City_Center", "title": "Jakarta City Center", "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png", "time_published": "2026-05-31T17:24:40Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jakarta_MRT", "title": "Jakarta MRT", "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png", "time_published": "2026-07-19T06:47:09Z" } ] }, "q14": { "question": "Are there hotels or sleeping facilities at Surabaya airport?", "answer": "Surabaya Juanda Airport (SUB) has an on-site hotel, the Ibis Budget Surabaya Airport, located in Terminal 1 (Domestic), with a free shuttle to Terminal 2 (International). The airport closes nightly from 11:00 PM to 3:00 AM, so overnight stays inside the terminals are not possible. Nearby hotels like the Halogen Hotel near Terminal 2 also offer shuttle service.", "toolsUsed": [], "references": [ { "url": "https://www.sleepinginairports.net/guides/surabaya-juanda-airport-guide.htm", "title": "Surabaya Juanda Airport Guide (SUB) - Sleeping in Airports", "time_published": "2018-10-02T00:00:20Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Juanda_International_Airport", "title": "Juanda International Airport", "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png", "time_published": "2026-07-21T02:43:48Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Juanda%20International%20Airport", "title": "Juanda International Airport", "time_published": "2026-04-30T13:32:21Z" }, { "url": "https://sleepinginairports.net/guides/jakarta-soekarno-hatta-airport-guide.htm", "title": "Jakarta Soekarno-Hatta Airport Guide (CGK) - Sleeping in Airports", "time_published": "2026-01-15T20:59:59Z" }, { "url": "https://meetings.accor.com/hotel/9041/index.en.shtml", "title": "Hotel in Airport - Ibis Budget Jakarta Airport - Accorhotels - Meetings", "time_published": "2025-10-09T00:00:00Z" }, { "url": "https://www.sleepinginairports.net/lounges/surabaya-juanda-airport-lounges.htm", "title": "Surabaya Juanda Airport Lounges (SUB)", "time_published": "2024-01-01T00:00:00Z" } ] }, "q15": { "question": "Are there currency exchange offices, prayer rooms and Wi‑Fi at Juanda Intl Airport?", "answer": "Juanda International Airport offers currency exchange services and prayer rooms, though specific terminal locations aren't detailed in available information. Free Wi-Fi is also provided for travelers. These amenities are available across the terminal to support passenger needs.", "toolsUsed": [], "references": [ { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Juanda_International_Airport", "title": "Juanda International Airport", "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png", "time_published": "2026-07-21T02:43:48Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Juanda%20International%20Airport", "title": "Juanda International Airport", "time_published": "2026-04-30T13:32:21Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Juanda_Naval_Air_Station", "title": "Juanda International Airport", "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png", "time_published": "2006-08-26T04:51:40Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Juanda%20railway%20station", "title": "Juanda railway station", "time_published": "2026-04-17T11:41:34Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Juanda_railway_station", "title": "Juanda railway station", "time_published": "2026-07-03T11:08:13Z" } ] }, "q16": { "question": "Are there accessible services or children's facilities at the Jakarta and Surabaya airports?", "answer": "Jakarta Soekarno-Hatta (CGK) and Surabaya Juanda (SUB) airports provide accessible services and children's facilities, though specific details vary. Both airports offer wheelchair assistance, accessible restrooms, and dedicated lanes for passengers with disabilities; it's recommended to request these services at least 48 hours before departure through your airline or the airport's customer service. Children's play areas are available in both terminals, with CGK featuring dedicated kids' zones in Terminal 3, while SUB has family-friendly spaces near the departure gates.", "toolsUsed": [], "references": [ { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Jakarta_airport_shops.jpg", "title": "File:Jakarta airport shops.jpg", "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png", "time_published": "2011-09-12T00:00:00Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jakarta_Jakarta", "title": "Jakarta Jakarta", "time_published": "2025-04-05T18:59:00Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jakarta_school_bombing", "title": "Jakarta school bombing", "time_published": "2026-07-05T18:16:30Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jakarta_International_Stadium", "title": "Jakarta International Stadium", "time_published": "2026-06-27T16:12:14Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Istiqlal_Mosque,_Jakarta", "title": "Istiqlal Mosque, Jakarta", "time_published": "2026-06-22T13:17:10Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Juanda_International_Airport", "title": "Juanda International Airport", "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png", "time_published": "2026-07-21T02:43:48Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Juanda%20International%20Airport", "title": "Juanda International Airport", "time_published": "2026-04-30T13:32:21Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Juanda_Naval_Air_Station", "title": "Juanda International Airport", "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png", "time_published": "2006-08-26T04:51:40Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Juanda%20railway%20station", "title": "Juanda railway station", "time_published": "2026-04-17T11:41:34Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Juanda_railway_station", "title": "Juanda railway station", "time_published": "2026-07-03T11:08:13Z" } ] }, "q17": { "question": "What aircraft are typically used on flights from Jakarta to Surabaya?", "answer": "Flights from Jakarta to Surabaya are mostly operated with Airbus A320s and Boeing 737s. The A320 (often flown by Citilink and Batik Air) appears most frequently, followed by the 737-800 on Garuda Indonesia and other 737 variants on Lion Air. The exact aircraft can vary by day and airline, but these narrowbody types dominate the route.", "methodology": "Aircraft types are taken from the equipment each operating carrier schedules on this route, drawn from published airline timetables and airline equipment schedules in our flight-schedule database. They describe typical scheduled aircraft and can vary with seasonal or day-of-week assignments and last-minute equipment swaps.", "toolsUsed": [ "route_aircraft" ] }, "q18": { "question": "Which airline alliances serve flights from Jakarta to Surabaya?", "answer": "On the Jakarta–Surabaya route, only one global alliance is represented among the nonstop carriers: SkyTeam, through Garuda Indonesia. The other three airlines flying the route — Citilink, Batik Air, and Lion Air — do not belong to any of the three major alliances. Other alliances may serve this route indirectly via one-stop connections, but no Star Alliance or oneworld carrier operates it nonstop.", "methodology": "Airlines and weekly frequencies are compiled from our flight-schedule database, which combines published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), and observed flight operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI). We count each operating carrier's scheduled weekly departures and the days it flies; where there is no nonstop service, connecting carriers are identified by linking scheduled nonstop segments through common hub airports. Where a median fare is shown for a carrier, it reflects the real fares Priceline users found on this route in the last 72 hours.", "toolsUsed": [ "route_airlines", "article_lookup" ] }, "q20": { "question": "What are the best airport lounge options when departing from Jakarta?", "answer": "At Jakarta’s Soekarno-Hatta Airport, the Saphire-Plaza Premium Lounge in Terminal 3 International is a well-known independent lounge accessible via Priority Pass, select credit cards, or a paid day pass, offering showers, hot meals, and runway views. Several Blue Sky Premier lounges are available airside in Terminals 1A, 1B, 1C, 2D, and 3 Domestic, though the Terminal 1A location is temporarily closed; these are also open to Priority Pass and day-pass guests, with the Terminal 2D and 3 Domestic lounges operating 24 hours. In Terminal 2F International, the Saphire Lounge provides a quiet space with snacks and drinks, accessible through lounge membership programs or pay-per-use. No airline-branded lounges like Garuda Indonesia’s own lounge are confirmed in the available data, so access is primarily through independent networks.", "toolsUsed": [], "references": [ { "url": "https://my.prioritypass.com/en-GB/lounges/indonesia/jakarta-soekarno-hatta-intl", "title": "Soekarno-Hatta International Airport CGK Lounges - CGK Airport Guide and lounges. | Priority Pass", "time_published": "2024-11-05T00:00:00Z" }, { "url": "https://americanexpress.com/en-au/travel/lounges/the-platinum-card/CGK", "title": "American Express Lounges at Soekarno-Hatta International Airport | Amex AU", "time_published": "2026-05-03T00:00:00Z" }, { "url": "https://www.prioritypass.com/en/lounges/indonesia/jakarta-soekarno-hatta-intl/cgk6-bluesky-executive-lounge", "title": "Soekarno-Hatta International Airport CGK Lounges - CGK Airport Guide and lounges. | Priority Pass", "time_published": "2024-11-05T00:00:00Z" }, { "url": "https://americanexpress.com/en-gb/travel/lounges/the-platinum-card/CGK", "title": "American Express Lounges at Soekarno-Hatta International Airport | Amex GB", "favicon": "https://www.americanexpress.com/apple-touch-icon-152x152.png" }, { "url": "https://qantas.com/au/en/qantas-experience/at-the-airport/airport-guides/jakarta-airport-guide.html", "title": "Jakarta airport guide | Qantas", "time_published": "2025-09-29T02:01:55Z" } ] }, "q21": { "question": "What is the baggage allowance on this route from Jakarta to Surabaya?", "answer": "On domestic flights from Jakarta to Surabaya, baggage allowance varies by airline and fare class. Basic economy may exclude checked bags, while standard economy typically includes 20 kg of checked baggage and one carry‑on. Check your specific airline’s policy for exact limits." }, "q22": { "question": "What cabin and seat options are typical from Jakarta to Surabaya?", "answer": "Flights from Jakarta to Surabaya typically offer Economy and Business class, but flat-bed seats are rare on this short domestic route and Premium Economy is generally not available." }, "q23": { "question": "Are same‑day changes or standby possible on this route?", "answer": "Policies vary by airline and fare class; flexible and premium cabin tickets generally allow same‑day changes or standby, while cheaper fares like Basic Economy usually do not." } } } }