Jakarta CGK turnaround

[zilchster]

Hello fellow SQ-Talkers.

I managed to snag a First Class/Suites redemption from Jakarta-Singapore-Hong Kong. I am departing Jakarta on SQ 965 at 1920 hours, and will catch a flight to Hong Kong the next day.

I need to position myself to Jakarta for the flight.

I am thinking of taking SQ 960 which arrives in Jakarta at 1605 or SQ 958 which arrives Jakarta at 1325.

I am not sure if SQ 960 would be too close to cutting it to check in for SQ 965, given that I need to collect bags (I have Star Gold) and recheck for SQ 965. Has anyone done this connection before and is it doable? How is immigration like at Jakarta airport? Do they have E-gates for Singapore passport holders?

Should I give myself more time by taking SQ 958?

Looking forward to your suggestions.

Thank you.

[dfs24]

Looking at your itinerary, I think you are going to overnight in SG before going to HK? If so, do you intend to spend the night in the transit area? If you intend to go home, then I'm pretty sure you can check your bag for the SIN-HKG leg in SIN. Saves you the hassle of baggage claim.

SQ is generally on time and I would personally do 960 as there should be enough time, but really all boils down to your risk tolerance/willingness to sit in a lounge.

[StarG]

Hi there.

You should be able to use the Immigration e-gates in Jakarta as long as you complete and submit the All Indonesia arrival form before arrival.

If I were you, I would try to do online check-in for CGK-SIN-HKG. Get mobile boarding passes.

At the SIN airport prior to your SIN-CGK flight, drop off your bag for SIN-HKG flight.

This way you don’t have to worry about picking up your luggage in CGK.

I am pretty sure (but I can’t confirm this) you can even do transit from SQ SIN-CGK to SQ CGK-SIN flights in CGK without clearing Immigration if you don’t have checked baggage.

Good luck!