Travelling from Jakarta to Balikpapan Sepinggan Airport (BPN): What you need to know
For stress-free travel, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to board your flight from Jakarta to BPN.
In peak travel periods, expect extended wait times and be there earlier. Aim for at least two hours ahead for domestic flights and up to four hours for international journeys.
About Balikpapan Sepinggan Airport (BPN)
Consider staying in a hotel near BPN if you're catching a late flight from Jakarta to Balikpapan Sepinggan Airport. Choose one of these accommodation options and be in bed in no time flat:
Getting from Balikpapan Sepinggan Airport (BPN) to central Balikpapan
Central Balikpapan is around 13 kms (8 miles) from Balikpapan Sepinggan Airport and takes about 25 minutes to reach by car. See what your options are for getting into town, whether that's with a taxi, car hire or ride-share.
Travelling on public transport will take you roughly 40 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Jakarta to Balikpapan Sepinggan Airport (BPN)
£64 is currently the best price for a one-way ticket from Jakarta to Balikpapan Sepinggan Airport. Return flights start from £130. These prices may change depending on demand and availability.
Booking early is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from Jakarta to BPN. Flight prices rise as demand increases, so the closer your departure date, the more you'll likely pay.
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The best time to fly from Jakarta to Balikpapan Sepinggan Airport (BPN)
February is the busiest month for flights from Jakarta to Balikpapan Sepinggan Airport (BPN). Visit Balikpapan in December for a more laid-back experience.
Before locking in your Jakarta to BPN plane ticket, consider what kind of weather works for you. October is the warmest month in Balikpapan, with temperatures ranging from 24ºC to 30ºC.
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Jakarta to Balikpapan Sepinggan Airport in January when temperatures are between 24ºC and 30ºC.
More about Balikpapan
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best stays in Balikpapan right here. Browse these hotels once you've booked your flight from Jakarta to Balikpapan Sepinggan Airport:
Bangkirai Bridge and KWPLH BALIKPAPAN (Sun Bear Conservation) are just the start of the top-rated attractions to put on your Balikpapan travel itinerary. Keep the sightseeing going at Masjid Al-Fatah.
Explore more of Indonesia
Balikpapan has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of Indonesia just waiting to be discovered. Around 177 kms (110 miles) northeast of Balikpapan, a visit to Bontang will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with leading attractions like Mangrove Board Walk, Beras Basah Beach and Wisata Mangrove Telok Bangko.