Flight to George Town
Jakarta → George Town · about ~2h 5m in the air · ~€60–190
Ferry to Butterworth
George Town → Butterworth · about ~15m · ~€1–4
Jakarta → Butterworth
Indonesia to Malaysia · 1 border · Where else can you go from Jakarta?
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About the trip from Jakarta to Butterworth
Jakarta (Indonesia) and Butterworth (Malaysia) are 1,478 km (918 mi) apart in a straight line. The way we suggest is by flight and ferry, via George Town: ~5h 20m door to door with 1 change, for ~€61–194 per person. The trip crosses one border, so check what papers you need.
Step by step
- Flight from Jakarta to George Town: ~2h 5m in the air, 1,481 km, ~€60–190
- Ferry from George Town to Butterworth: ~15m, 3 km, ~€1–4
Questions
How long does it take to get from Jakarta to Butterworth?
~5h 20m door to door by flight and ferry, via George Town, including time for changes and airports.
How much does it cost to travel from Jakarta to Butterworth?
~€61–194 per person for the route we suggest. These are estimates from travel-guide prices and published tariffs, not quotes: check the operator for today's fare.
Can you get from Jakarta to Butterworth without flying?
Not in our data: every route we know includes a flight.
Times are rough door-to-door times, with time to change and to get through airports included. A "~" marks a rough time worked out from the distance. We don't have timetables, and fares are rough estimates, not quotes: check Google Maps or the operator before you travel.