All Garuda Indonesia flights in the new CGK T3 as of May 1, 2017
May 23, 2017, 12:42 am
#31
Join Date: May 2006
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I asked GA on Facebook if they offered airport upgrades for people with tickets ineligible for BidUpgrade and they said exactly that: yes, subject to availability. Got my fingers crossed for J to F space at LHR...
May 23, 2017, 4:41 am
#32
Join Date: Aug 2014
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May 23, 2017, 6:10 pm
#34
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: ASIA
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It was accepted 2 or 3 days prior to flight.
I turned up to airport in usual 3 hours prior to flight.
-> How much you would pay for an airport upgrade and if you'd need to turn up earlier, I wouldn't know.
May 23, 2017, 8:50 pm
#35
Join Date: Aug 2014
Posts: 261
I think now you're confusing both options? I placed my online BidUpgrade about 4 weeks prior to flight.
It was accepted 2 or 3 days prior to flight.
I turned up to airport in usual 3 hours prior to flight.
-> How much you would pay for an airport upgrade and if you'd need to turn up earlier, I wouldn't know.
It was accepted 2 or 3 days prior to flight.
I turned up to airport in usual 3 hours prior to flight.
-> How much you would pay for an airport upgrade and if you'd need to turn up earlier, I wouldn't know.
A poster before mentioned a price of $300USD from CGK to SYD. Assuming DPS to SYD would be similar - that'd be a no-brainer on a red eye for me.
May 23, 2017, 9:16 pm
#37
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Sep 3, 2017, 8:24 pm
#38
Join Date: May 2010
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T3 International > Domestic Transfer
Hi all,
Does anyone have any experience transferring from a T3 International arrival to a T3 Domestic departure?
Are there any SkyPriority lanes at security and immigration and are they any good?
I have a (very) tight connection time and am wondering if I should purchase a fast track /VIP service or if I could do with the priority lanes at CKG...
Hope to get some experiences from you guys!
Cheers!
Does anyone have any experience transferring from a T3 International arrival to a T3 Domestic departure?
Are there any SkyPriority lanes at security and immigration and are they any good?
I have a (very) tight connection time and am wondering if I should purchase a fast track /VIP service or if I could do with the priority lanes at CKG...
Hope to get some experiences from you guys!
Cheers!
Sep 7, 2017, 8:55 am
#39
Original Poster
Join Date: Nov 2006
Posts: 249
Hi all,
Does anyone have any experience transferring from a T3 International arrival to a T3 Domestic departure?
Are there any SkyPriority lanes at security and immigration and are they any good?
I have a (very) tight connection time and am wondering if I should purchase a fast track /VIP service or if I could do with the priority lanes at CKG...
Hope to get some experiences from you guys!
Cheers!
Does anyone have any experience transferring from a T3 International arrival to a T3 Domestic departure?
Are there any SkyPriority lanes at security and immigration and are they any good?
I have a (very) tight connection time and am wondering if I should purchase a fast track /VIP service or if I could do with the priority lanes at CKG...
Hope to get some experiences from you guys!
Cheers!
Last edited by UMD; Sep 7, 2017 at 9:00 am
Sep 8, 2017, 4:21 pm
#40
Join Date: Apr 2016
Posts: 68
This is now quite simple. There is a Skypriority (Fast Track) lane upon arrival (you will get a Fast Track coupon from Garuda upon checking in at your point of origin). However, due to Indonesian customs requirement, you still have to pick up your checked-in baggage (at the first point of entry in Indoensia) and drop it into the domestic transfer counter after you exit customs in the International Arrival area in T3. Customs is now a breeze so you should be able to clear it quickly unless you have lots to declare. The whole process can be quicker if you do not have a checked in baggage. Once you drop your baggage, follow the sign to go to the departure hall on the 3rd floor. Both International (A to C) and Domestic (D to F) check-in area share the same departure hall.
Sep 10, 2017, 3:02 pm
#41
Join Date: May 2010
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This is now quite simple. There is a Skypriority (Fast Track) lane upon arrival (you will get a Fast Track coupon from Garuda upon checking in at your point of origin). However, due to Indonesian customs requirement, you still have to pick up your checked-in baggage (at the first point of entry in Indoensia) and drop it into the domestic transfer counter after you exit customs in the International Arrival area in T3. Customs is now a breeze so you should be able to clear it quickly unless you have lots to declare. The whole process can be quicker if you do not have a checked in baggage. Once you drop your baggage, follow the sign to go to the departure hall on the 3rd floor. Both International (A to C) and Domestic (D to F) check-in area share the same departure hall.
Sep 12, 2017, 11:19 pm
#42
Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: CGK
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Posts: 1,563
This is now quite simple. There is a Skypriority (Fast Track) lane upon arrival (you will get a Fast Track coupon from Garuda upon checking in at your point of origin). However, due to Indonesian customs requirement, you still have to pick up your checked-in baggage (at the first point of entry in Indoensia) and drop it into the domestic transfer counter after you exit customs in the International Arrival area in T3. Customs is now a breeze so you should be able to clear it quickly unless you have lots to declare. The whole process can be quicker if you do not have a checked in baggage. Once you drop your baggage, follow the sign to go to the departure hall on the 3rd floor. Both International (A to C) and Domestic (D to F) check-in area share the same departure hall.
Apparently you should only do this if you have anything in the checked luggage that you think needs declaring with the customs official.
80 minutes is more than enough time if you have no checked in luggage. Though you still need to clear security and immigration which should be no issue as the immigration at T3 seems to have shorter lines, with more automated machines for locals.
Sep 13, 2017, 3:28 pm
#43
Join Date: Apr 2016
Posts: 68
Actually that is not true, I was connecting to a domestic flight on Garuda from SIN, with the route being SIN-CGK-XXX (domestic Indonesian airport) and I did not need to collect my checked luggage as it was tagged to the final destination and I confirmed it with the customs official and the Garuda baggage handling agent.
Apparently you should only do this if you have anything in the checked luggage that you think needs declaring with the customs official.
Yes there is a premium arrival service with baggage handlers while you wait. The service is available to GA Platinum members and Sky Priority Elite Plus status holders as well, though do check again as it is subject to change.
thanks for that - is it expected to tip them? Wouldn't want to cause any offence!
80 minutes is more than enough time if you have no checked in luggage. Though you still need to clear security and immigration which should be no issue as the immigration at T3 seems to have shorter lines, with more automated machines for locals.
Apparently you should only do this if you have anything in the checked luggage that you think needs declaring with the customs official.
Yes there is a premium arrival service with baggage handlers while you wait. The service is available to GA Platinum members and Sky Priority Elite Plus status holders as well, though do check again as it is subject to change.
thanks for that - is it expected to tip them? Wouldn't want to cause any offence!
80 minutes is more than enough time if you have no checked in luggage. Though you still need to clear security and immigration which should be no issue as the immigration at T3 seems to have shorter lines, with more automated machines for locals.
Sep 14, 2017, 8:40 am
#44
Join Date: May 2010
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What if I'm not flying GA inbound? I'm arriving on a CI flight from HKG. Does CI issue these fast track coupons as well, or can I just show my SkyPriority boarding pass and /or frequent flyer card (SkyTeam Elite Plus)??
Sep 19, 2017, 8:51 pm
#45
Join Date: Apr 2014
Location: Indonesia
Posts: 361
CGK Skytrain - The Jakarta Post
The Soekarno-Hatta International Airport Skytrain was officially launched on September 17.
The Skytrain currently serves passengers who wish to travel from Terminal 3 to Terminal 2, and vice versa, with the operational hours from 07:00 a.m. – 09:00 a.m., 12:00 p.m. – 02:00 p.m. and 05:00 p.m. – 07:00 p.m.
Two trains that can accommodate up to 176 passengers are available on the 1,700 meter-long track. The Skytrain service is free of charge.
Although the Skytrain is the first unmanned mode of transportation in Indonesia that uses automated guideway transit system, in its first six months of operation, a set of crew will be operating the vehicle.
The next development stage for Skytrain is to connect Terminal 3, Terminal 2, airport train station and Terminal 1 with dual tracks with a total length of 3,050 meters. The headway is set to every five minutes with the total travel duration of seven minutes when the Skytrain is in full operation. (jakpost)
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Other reports said eventually at the end of the year it will be 24 hour-running.
I flew first flight today (outside the operation time), so can't try it yet and give more significant information than this.
The Skytrain currently serves passengers who wish to travel from Terminal 3 to Terminal 2, and vice versa, with the operational hours from 07:00 a.m. – 09:00 a.m., 12:00 p.m. – 02:00 p.m. and 05:00 p.m. – 07:00 p.m.
Two trains that can accommodate up to 176 passengers are available on the 1,700 meter-long track. The Skytrain service is free of charge.
Although the Skytrain is the first unmanned mode of transportation in Indonesia that uses automated guideway transit system, in its first six months of operation, a set of crew will be operating the vehicle.
The next development stage for Skytrain is to connect Terminal 3, Terminal 2, airport train station and Terminal 1 with dual tracks with a total length of 3,050 meters. The headway is set to every five minutes with the total travel duration of seven minutes when the Skytrain is in full operation. (jakpost)
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Other reports said eventually at the end of the year it will be 24 hour-running.
I flew first flight today (outside the operation time), so can't try it yet and give more significant information than this.