Which airport should I fly into for Purwokerto?

For long-haul and international flights, Yogyakarta International Airport (YIA) is the main gateway near Purwokerto. The closest airport, Tunggul Wulung Airport (CXP), is the most convenient for transfers — weigh proximity against the breadth of flight connections.

How far is the airport from Purwokerto?

The nearest is about 21 mi (33 km) away. The table above shows the distance and an estimated transfer time for each airport within about 300 km.

How do I get from the airport into Purwokerto?

Most airports offer taxis and ride-hailing, and many add a rail, metro or bus link into the city. Tap any airport above for a full guide with ground-transport options, lounges and transit details.

Airports Near Purwokerto

The closest airports to Purwokerto, Indonesia: IATA codes, names and distances, each with a full airport guide covering terminals, lounges and transit.

The nearest airport to Purwokerto, Indonesia is Tunggul Wulung Airport (CXP), about 21 mi (33 km) away — roughly 40 min by road. For long-haul flights, the main international gateway is Yogyakarta International Airport (YIA).

Code	Airport	Distance	Transfer	Type
CXP	Tunggul Wulung AirportCilacap-Java Island, Indonesia	21 mi / 33 km	40 min	Regional
YIA	Yogyakarta International AirportYogyakarta, Indonesia	65 mi / 105 km	1 hr 57 min	International
CBN	Penggung AirportCirebon-Java Island, Indonesia	66 mi / 107 km	1 hr 59 min	Regional
TSY	Cibeureum AirportTasikmalaya-Java Island, Indonesia	68 mi / 109 km	2 hr 1 min	Regional
SRG	Achmad Yani AirportSemarang-Java Island, Indonesia	84 mi / 135 km	1 hr 57 min	Regional
JOG	Adi Sutjipto International AirportYogyakarta-Java Island, Indonesia	86 mi / 138 km	2 hr	International
KJT	Majalengka Kertajati International AirportKertajati, Indonesia	91 mi / 146 km	2 hr 7 min	International
SOC	Adi Sumarmo Wiryokusumo AirportSukarata(Solo)-Java Island, Indonesia	104 mi / 168 km	2 hr 26 min	Regional

Distances are straight-line; transfer times are road estimates. "Type" flags major/international gateways.

Which airport is best?

For the shortest transfer, Tunggul Wulung Airport (CXP) is the most convenient at about 21 mi out. If you're flying internationally or want the widest choice of routes, Yogyakarta International Airport (YIA) (65 mi) is the bigger gateway — worth the extra distance for long-haul or cheaper fares.

Getting to and from the airport

Taxis and ride-hailing serve every airport here, and the larger ones usually add a rail, metro or bus link into Purwokerto. Allow extra time in peak traffic. For exact routes, times and fares, open the airport guide — start with CXP.

Hotels near the airport

For early departures or late arrivals, a hotel near CXP saves a stressful morning transfer.

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Travel tips

Compare the total door-to-door time, not just the airfare — a cheaper flight into a distant airport can cost more once you add the transfer. Check whether your airport has a direct train or metro before defaulting to a taxi, and for international arrivals, confirm any visa or transit rules in advance.

Frequently asked questions

The nearest airport to Purwokerto is Tunggul Wulung Airport (CXP), about 21 mi (33 km) away — roughly 40 min by road.