No airline flies non-stop from Britain to Indonesia. Every route has one stop, usually in the Gulf or Singapore. This guide shows which airports, airlines and months give you the shortest trip and the lowest fare on flights to Indonesia.
Return fares to Bali and Jakarta from London have been listed from about £530 to £700 in airline deal pages. Always check the live price.
Book a one-stop return from London Heathrow, London Gatwick, Manchester or Edinburgh to Bali (DPS) or Jakarta (CGK). Expect 16 to 19 hours in total with the connection. Emirates, Qatar Airways, Singapore Airlines, Etihad, Turkish Airlines and Malaysia Airlines all serve the route.
January to March and November are the cheapest months to go. Booking around six weeks ahead and flying midweek or on a Saturday tends to lower the fare. You can compare current options for cheap flights to Indonesia before you decide on dates.
Example return economy fares seen in 2025 airline deal listings. Fares change daily, so treat them as a guide to the price level and not a quote.
| From | To | Stops | Example return fare |
|---|---|---|---|
| London HeathrowLHR | JakartaCGK | 1 stop | from £534 |
| London HeathrowLHR | BaliDPS | 1 stop | from £615 |
| AberdeenABZ | JakartaCGK | 1 or 2 stops | from £623 |
| AberdeenABZ | BaliDPS | 1 or 2 stops | from £695 |
| EdinburghEDI | BaliDPS | 1 or 2 stops | from £706 |
| ManchesterMAN | BaliDPS | 1 stop | from £767 |
Return fares from the UK to Bali commonly sit between about £550 and £1,300 depending on airline, routing and season.
London Heathrow has the widest choice of one-stop routes, so it is usually the first place to look for UK to Indonesia flights. London Gatwick adds more options and sometimes different airlines.
Manchester is the main northern departure point, and fares to Bali from there have been listed higher than from London, so compare before you book. Search Manchester to Bali flights against a train or coach to London if the saving is large.
Edinburgh and Aberdeen connect through London or a Gulf hub, which can mean one or two stops. Check Edinburgh to Bali flights on a few different dates, because a small change can cut the layover.
Each carrier routes you through its home hub. Pick the hub that suits your schedule. Layover length depends on the flight times on your dates.
| Airline | Connecting hub | Good to know |
|---|---|---|
| Emirates | Dubai (DXB) | Frequent departures from several UK airports. |
| Qatar Airways | Doha (DOH) | Wide UK network and many onward Asian connections. |
| Singapore Airlines | Singapore (SIN) | Short final leg to Bali or Jakarta and an easy airport to transit. |
| Etihad | Abu Dhabi (AUH) | Often appears with competitive fares to Bali. |
| Turkish Airlines | Istanbul (IST) | Useful from regional UK airports. |
| Malaysia Airlines | Kuala Lumpur (KUL) | Short onward flights to Bali and Jakarta. |
| Cathay Pacific | Hong Kong (HKG) | Adds distance, but a good option if you want a Hong Kong stopover. |
| Garuda Indonesia | Singapore or other hubs | Indonesia's national carrier. Check the live schedule for your dates. |
If you prefer one specific carrier, search for Emirates flights to Indonesia or Singapore Airlines flights to Bali and compare against the cheapest option.
Indonesia spans more than 17,000 islands. These are the airports most UK travellers book first.
Bali is the busiest gateway from Britain and has the most one-stop options. Rice terraces around Ubud, surf beaches in Canggu and Uluwatu, and temples such as Tanah Lot make it an easy first trip. If you are comparing London to Bali flights, Singapore and the Gulf hubs give the widest choice of departure times.
Best for: first trips, beaches, culture, honeymoons
Jakarta is the capital and the main hub for onward travel across Java, Sumatra and Kalimantan. Fares from London have been listed lower than Bali in airline deal pages, so flights to Jakarta can be a cheap way in if you plan to continue by domestic flight or train.
Best for: business, city breaks, onward connections
Yogyakarta is the base for Borobudur and Prambanan, two of Indonesia's best-known temple sites. Most UK travellers reach it by a short domestic hop from Jakarta or Bali. Searching flights to Yogyakarta from the UK usually returns a connection through one of those two cities.
Best for: temples, history, Javanese culture
Lombok has quieter beaches than Bali and the car-free Gili Islands are a short boat ride away. Many visitors add it as a second week after Bali. If Lombok is your main destination, check flights to Lombok as a connection through Bali or Jakarta.
Best for: quiet beaches, snorkelling, second-week extensions
Komodo National Park is the home of the Komodo dragon, with pink-sand beaches and some of the country's best diving. The gateway is Labuan Bajo. Book flights to Labuan Bajo as an onward leg from Bali or Jakarta after your long-haul flight.
Best for: wildlife, boat trips, diving
Raja Ampat is a remote reef region that draws divers from around the world. Plan extra days for the journey: a long-haul flight to Indonesia, a domestic flight to Sorong, then a boat. Start by pricing flights to Indonesia into Jakarta or Bali and add the domestic leg.
Best for: diving, remote islands, experienced travellers
Fly into Denpasar, spend four nights inland around Ubud and five on the coast. This keeps domestic flights to zero, so the flight price is your main cost. Start with flights to Bali.
Land in Bali, take a short flight or fast boat to Lombok and the Gilis, then fly home from Bali. Searching an open-jaw ticket can be cheaper than two returns.
Land in Jakarta, connect to Yogyakarta for Borobudur and Prambanan, then fly on to Bali for the last week and fly home from Denpasar.
No. There are no non-stop flights from the UK to Indonesia. Every itinerary has at least one connection, most often in Dubai, Doha, Abu Dhabi, Istanbul, Singapore or Kuala Lumpur.
The fastest one-stop journeys take about 16 hours 35 minutes to 18 hours 45 minutes including the connection. The distance is around 17,016 km.
Return economy fares to Bali typically range from about £550 to £1,300 depending on airline, routing and travel period. Deals from London to Jakarta have been listed from around £534.
The wet season from January to March, and November, are usually the cheapest. Flying in July, August and around Christmas costs more.
London Heathrow has the widest choice. You can also connect from London Gatwick, Manchester, Edinburgh and Aberdeen, usually via a Gulf or Asian hub.
It depends on what you value. Singapore Airlines gives a short onward hop to Bali or Jakarta, Emirates and Qatar Airways offer frequent Gulf connections, and Turkish Airlines and Etihad often price competitively. Compare total journey time and layover length, not only the fare.
Most UK citizens need a visa on arrival or an electronic visa for tourism. Rules and fees change, so confirm on the official Indonesian immigration website before you travel.
Jakarta is 7 hours ahead of UK winter time and 6 hours ahead in summer. Bali is 8 hours ahead in winter and 7 in summer.
Jakarta fares from London have been listed lower than Bali fares in airline deal pages, but prices move daily. Compare both and check the cost of an onward domestic flight if Bali is your real destination.
Comparison data suggests around six weeks ahead is often the cheapest point for London to Bali, with Tuesday, Wednesday and Saturday departures usually lower. For school holidays and Christmas, book earlier.
Yes, with an extra domestic flight. Fly to Bali or Jakarta first, then connect to Labuan Bajo for Komodo, Lombok International for Lombok and the Gilis, or Sorong for Raja Ampat.
Garuda Indonesia is the national carrier and sells UK to Indonesia journeys that connect via Singapore or other hubs. Check the live schedule when you search, as routes change.
Choose your UK airport, check Bali and Jakarta side by side, and book the one-stop route that fits your dates. See all Indonesia destinations and fares.