Landmark guide · Halim & Cawang
Halim Perdanakusuma Airport (HLP)
Halim Perdanakusuma Airport (HLP) is Jakarta's second airport, inside East Jakarta and about 12 kilometres from the city centre, much closer than Soekarno-Hatta. It shares its runway with a major Indonesian Air Force base and handles mostly domestic Batik Air and Citilink flights, plus FlyJaya and Susi Air services.
Know before you go
- Hours
- Flights roughly early morning to late evening; check your airline
- Airlines
- Batik Air, Citilink, FlyJaya, Susi Air (mostly domestic)
- Address
- Jl. Halim Perdana Kusuma No. 1, Makasar, East Jakarta
- Time needed
- Arrive 90–120 minutes before departure
- To the city
- Grab/Gojek outside the terminal, DAMRI buses, JAK 20 Mikrotrans, shuttle to Halim station
Checked October 2026; verify before visiting.
- Double-check whether your flight uses HLP or CGK; routes move between them.
- Walk out of the terminal to meet Grab or Gojek for cheaper fares.
- Use the shuttle to Halim station for Whoosh to Bandung.
- Allow extra time in the evening rush on Jl. DI Panjaitan and MT Haryono.
- Stay in Cawang or Cililitan for an early departure.
History
Halim began around 1924 as Tjililitan airfield, Batavia's first, and KNILM flights started on 1 November 1928. It was handed to the Indonesian Air Force in 1950 and renamed on 17 August 1952 after the national hero Abdul Halim Perdanakusuma. It was Jakarta's international gateway from 1974 until Soekarno-Hatta opened in 1985, returned to scheduled domestic flights in 2014, and closed from March to September 2022 for a major renovation.
Flights and terminal
Batik Air and Citilink operate most routes, to cities such as Surabaya, Denpasar, Yogyakarta, Padang and Pekanbaru, and routes shift between Halim and Soekarno-Hatta from season to season, so always check which airport is on your ticket. The terminal is compact; the 2022 works enlarged the arrival hall and added a third baggage belt. In September 2026 volcanic ash from Anak Krakatau briefly closed Jakarta's airports, a reminder to check flight status.
Tips
Inside the terminal only taxis authorised by the airport authority can pick up, and they are often pricier; Grab, Gojek and Bluebird pick up just outside. Read our Halim arrival guide and airport transfers page.
Getting there
A shuttle bus connects the airport to the Halim station complex for Whoosh high-speed trains to Bandung and the LRT Jabodebek. DAMRI buses run to Bogor and Bekasi, and the JAK 20 Mikrotrans stops at Gereja Oikumene, about three minutes' walk from the terminal. Hotels in Cawang and Cililitan are 2–3 km away.
Questions about Halim Perdanakusuma Airport (HLP)
Is Halim airport international?
It is designated international but mainly handles domestic scheduled flights, plus charter, VIP and cargo traffic.
How far is Halim from central Jakarta?
About 12 km, typically 30–60 minutes by car depending on traffic.
How do I get from Halim to Bandung?
Take the airport shuttle to Halim station and catch the Whoosh high-speed train.
Which airlines fly from Halim?
Mainly Batik Air and Citilink, plus FlyJaya and Susi Air; routes change, so check your airline.
Stay nearby
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