How to find cheap flights to Balikpapan Sepinggan Airport (BPN)
$260 is currently the cheapest price for a return flight to Balikpapan Sepinggan Airport. For a one-way plane ticket to BPN, the lowest fare is $163.
Get updates on fares by creating a Price Alert. The moment prices on tickets to BPN fall, we'll notify you.
Don't put things off until the last minute. You're more likely to secure the best price on tickets to Balikpapan, where Balikpapan Sepinggan Airport is located, if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some fantastic early bird discounts.
Select the 'Add nearby airports' filter and broaden your search for cheap flights to Balikpapan. This will show you all the airports around your departure and arrival points.
Search for plane tickets to Balikpapan Sepinggan Airport that have a stop or two. Taking the scenic route can help you save. Once your results show up, use the 'Stops' filter to browse your options.
Best time to go to Balikpapan
May is generally the cheapest month to catch a flight to Balikpapan.
If you can be flexible with your dates, take advantage of the 'Whole month' tool. You'll be able to find the cheapest month, and even day of the year, for flights to BPN.
Fly to Balikpapan in February if you'd like to be there when it's busy. This is the most popular month for flights to BPN, but also when fares are likely to be more expensive.
December is the quietest period of the year to visit if you prefer a slower pace. You'll generally find cheaper prices on plane tickets to Balikpapan then.
With averages of between 24ºC (75ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF), October is when Balikpapan is at its warmest. Organise your visit around your preferred weather conditions to make the most of your trip.
Ranging from 24ºC (75ºF) to 30ºC (86ºF), January sees the lowest temperatures.
With 12 days of rain on average, September is the driest month in Balikpapan.
January brings the wettest conditions. You can expect around 21 days of rainfall if that's when you're going.
Travelling to Balikpapan Sepinggan Airport (BPN): What you need to know
Skip the layovers and travel to Balikpapan quickly. Take a direct flight to Balikpapan Sepinggan Airport with one of these leading airlines:
If you want to fly with the most punctual carrier, book your BPN plane ticket with Malaysia Airlines. Up to 100% of its flights into this hub arrive according to schedule.
BPN is in the UTC+8 timezone.
Slip into bed shortly after your flight to BPN. Book a room at one of these stays near Balikpapan Sepinggan Airport and you'll be fast asleep before you know it:
Balikpapan Sepinggan Airport has an on-time performance of 69%. This number measures how often departing flights from BPN reach their destination as scheduled.
Balikpapan Sepinggan Airport is located in Balikpapan, East Kalimantan, Indonesia.
Getting to central Balikpapan from Balikpapan Sepinggan Airport (BPN)
Central Balikpapan is about 13 kilometres from BPN.
If you're planning to catch a taxi after your flight to BPN, it'll take around 25 minutes to get to the centre.
The ride when using public transport takes roughly 40 minutes.
Balikpapan is packed with options for a great night's sleep. Here's a lineup of comfortable hotels to add to your short list:
Balikpapan highlights
Put these major attractions high on your must-do list after stepping off your flight to Balikpapan:
Bangkirai Bridge: Around 14 kilometres south of the city centre, this landmark is an ideal spot to start your sightseeing in the city.
Masjid Al-Fatah: This will also make the highlight reel of your holiday. A top landmark, it's around 10 kilometres southwest of the centre of Balikpapan.
How to get to Samarinda from Balikpapan Sepinggan Airport (BPN)
The nearby city of Samarinda is about 113 kilometres from BPN. Heading into the centre by ride-share or taxi takes around 1 hour 45 minutes.
Travelling from Balikpapan Sepinggan Airport (BPN) to Loa Janan
Loa Janan is around 80 kilometres from Balikpapan Sepinggan Airport if that's where your trip takes you.
It'll take you 1 hour 35 minutes or so to drive to Loa Janan.
Explore more of Indonesia
There are plenty more places to explore in Indonesia, starting with Samarinda. Masjid Cheng Hoo Samarinda, Mahakam River and Great Mosque Pelita are must-do's in this city, which is around 88 kilometres north of Balikpapan.
Or head to Bontang, roughly 177 kilometres northeast of Balikpapan. Mangrove Board Walk, Beras Basah Beach and Wisata Mangrove Telok Bangko are just the start of the reasons to visit.
