Non-stop flights to Balikpapan (BPN)
Sepinggan International Airport is a medium sized airport in Indonesia. It is an international airport. In total there are 23 airports around the world that have direct flights to Balikpapan, spread around 20 cities in 3 countries. Currently, there are 20 domestic flights to Balikpapan.
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All direct flights to Balikpapan Top 200 flights with a stopover Airlines flying to Balikpapan Best time to visit Balikpapan Business Class flights International flights Domestic flights Alternative airports FAQThis month, there are 1,722 flights arriving at Balikpapan Airport, which are 57 flights per day or 2 flights per hour.
The most frequently departed flights to Balikpapan are routes from Jakarta (CGK) in Indonesia and Surabaya (SUB), also in Indonesia. These two routes together are operated 757 times this month, and make up for 44% of all monthly arrivals at Sepinggan International Airport.
The longest flight to Balikpapan BPN is departing from Kuala Lumpur (KUL). This non-stop flight takes around 3 hours and 5 minutes and covers a distance of 1,084 miles (1,745 km).
List of all direct flights to Balikpapan
Below you can find a list of all cities and countries that have direct flights to Balikpapan, ordered by popularity.
Top 200 flights with a stopover
This list contains the 200 most popular airports from which flights depart that require just one stopover to get to Balikpapan.
Airlines flying to Balikpapan
Currently, there are 15 airlines that fly to Balikpapan. Most flights to Balikpapan are operated by Super Air Jet, as they connect 9 airports to BPN. Below you can find a list of airlines that operate most BPN flights:
What is the best time to visit Balikpapan?
🌴 Tropical
Balikpapan is a tropical destination known for its warm climate, with temperatures between 25°C and 30°C (77°F to 86°F) throughout the year. The area is characterized by high humidity and frequent rainfall.
Since Balikpapan is situated south of the equator, the dry season runs from May to October. This makes it the ideal time to visit. During these months, you can expect mostly dry weather, while the wet season can bring days of rain. Temperatures remain high year-round, along with high humidity levels.
Business class flights to Balikpapan
There are 3 airports that have flights to Balikpapan in Business Class. All airports that offer business class flights to BPN are listed below:
International flights to Balikpapan
Flights from Brunei to Balikpapan
Brunei and Muara is the only city in Brunei with direct flights to Balikpapan. From Brunei and Muara, direct flights are offered by Royal Brunei Airlines.
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Flights from Malaysia to Balikpapan
In Malaysia, the only airport that has a direct connection to Balikpapan is Kuala Lumpur. From Kuala Lumpur, direct flights are offered by AirAsia, Batik Air and Malaysia Airlines (Oneworld).
All flights from Malaysia
Flights from Singapore to Balikpapan
There is 1 airport in Singapore that has a direct connection to Balikpapan, which is Singapore. From Singapore, direct flights are offered by Scoot.
All flights from Singapore
Domestic flights to Balikpapan
Flights from Indonesia to Balikpapan
There are lots of domestic flights to Balikpapan (BPN). 20 airports in Indonesia have direct flights to the airport.
From Banjarmasin, direct flights are offered by Wings Air. This is a seasonal route that starts in April and ends in October.
From Batam, the only airline with direct flights is Lion Air.
From Bone, you can fly non-stop to Balikpapan with AirConnect. This is a seasonal route that starts in April and ends in May.
From Denpasar, you can fly non-stop with AirAsia or Lion Air.
From Jakarta, there are 5 airlines that have direct services to Balikpapan, which are Batik Air, Citilink, Garuda Indonesia (SkyTeam), Pelita Air and Super Air Jet.
From Makassar, there are 4 airlines that have direct services to Balikpapan, which are Batik Air, Citilink, Lion Air and Super Air Jet.
From Malinau and Mamuju Regency, you can fly with Wings Air.
From Manado, you can fly non-stop to Balikpapan with Super Air Jet. This is a seasonal route that starts in April and ends in October.
From Melak, Palangkaraya and Palu, all direct flights to Balikpapan are operated by Wings Air.
From Pontianak, direct flights are offered by Batik Air.
From Praya, Lombok, the only airline with direct flights is Super Air Jet. This is a seasonal route that starts in April and ends in October.
From Semarang, you can fly non-stop with Lion Air or Super Air Jet.
From Surabaya, there are 5 airlines that have direct services to Balikpapan, which are AirAsia, Citilink, Lion Air, Pelita Air and Super Air Jet.
From Tanjung Redeb, there are 4 airlines that have direct services to Balikpapan, which are AirAsia, Sriwijaya Air, Super Air Jet and Wings Air.
From Tanjung Selor, you can fly non-stop to Balikpapan with Wings Air. This is a seasonal route that starts in April and ends in May.
From Tarakan, direct flights are offered by AirAsia, Citilink and Super Air Jet.
From Yogyakarta, direct flights are offered by Lion Air, Pelita Air and Super Air Jet.
All flights from Indonesia
Alternative airports near Balikpapan
Flying to an alternative airport near Balikpapan could give you other options to reach your destination. For example, the possibility to fly with a different airline or alliance, or finding a cheaper airfare. In total there are two alternative airports to Balikpapan (BPN) within a range of 125 miles (200 km), which are Samarinda (AAP) and Melak (GHS).
Frequently asked questions - FAQ
How many airports are there in Balikpapan?
There is 1 airport in Balikpapan: Sepinggan International Airport (BPN).
What is the best airport to fly into Balikpapan?
The most convenient airport to fly into Balikpapan is Sepinggan International Airport (BPN).
How many airlines fly to Balikpapan?
There are 15 airlines flying to Balikpapan from 23 airports around the world, as of April 2026.
Which airlines fly to Balikpapan?
Super Air Jet, Wings Air and Lion Air operate most flights to Balikpapan. To get a full overview of all operating airlines, please use the airline filter.
Which alliances are flying to Balikpapan?
SkyTeam and Oneworld are currently the only two alliances that operate flights to Balikpapan.
How many nonstop flights are there to Balikpapan?
There are roughly 1,722 flights arriving at Balikpapan every month (or 399 flights each week), from a total of 23 airports worldwide.
What is the official name of Balikpapan Airport?
The official name of Balikpapan Airport is Sepinggan International Airport.
What is the airport code of Balikpapan Airport?
The airport code of Balikpapan Airport is BPN.
What are the most popular flights to Balikpapan?
Jakarta, Surabaya and Makassar are the 3 most popular routes to Balikpapan. For a complete overview of all flight routes to Balikpapan, please use our flight map.
How long is the flight to Balikpapan?
| Jakarta to Balikpapan | 2h 15m |
| Surabaya to Balikpapan | 1h 35m |
| Makassar to Balikpapan | 1h 10m |
| Tarakan to Balikpapan | 1h 5m |
| Tanjung Redeb to Balikpapan | 1h 5m |
