Flights from Surabaya to Balikpapan: Best prices, time to go and all you need to know

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Route details

809 km

Distance

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+81°F

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December

2025

Flight prices from Surabaya to Balikpapan

This is how much people usually pay for flying from Surabaya to Balikpapan (return flight):

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Which is the cheapest month to fly to Balikpapan?

Here are approximate min and max prices for Surabaya to Balikpapan flight (one-way) at the moment:

We don’t have data for this route yet. Try searching different months by clicking on them below and get a feeling of when it’s best to fly for you.

Is Balikpapan an expensive destination?

We have compared flights from Surabaya to Balikpapan with other routes:

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Direct flights from Surabaya to Balikpapan

We could not found any direct flights to Balikpapan, if you are flying from Surabaya. Perhaps try selecting a different origin or search for direct flights to the whole country (Indonesia).

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Airports in Balikpapan and Surabaya

Balikpapan has 1 airport and Surabaya has 1 airport.

Balikpapan

Surabaya

Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman Airport (BPN)

6 km from Balikpapan city center.

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Taxi

~15 min.

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Bus

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Train

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Shuttle

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Subway

Which airport in Balikpapan is better?

The closest airport to Balikpapan city center is Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman Airport (BPN) with 6 km distance. The quickest way to get to city center is to take a taxi from Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman Airport (BPN), trip will take 15 min.

Planning a trip from Surabaya to Balikpapan? Check the weather

16 Days Weather Forecast

Here’s how the weather in Balikpapan looks currently:

Wed, 03 December

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+81°F

Rain

2 m/s

84 %

Thu, 04 December

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+81°F

Rain

3 m/s

88 %

Fri, 05 December

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+84°F

Rain

3 m/s

74 %

Sat, 06 December

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+81°F

Rain

2 m/s

86 %

Sun, 07 December

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+84°F

Rain

2 m/s

66 %

Mon, 08 December

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+79°F

Rain

5 m/s

82 %

Tue, 09 December

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+77°F

Rain

5 m/s

84 %

Wed, 10 December

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+81°F

Rain

4 m/s

69 %

Thu, 11 December

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+86°F

Rain

4 m/s

59 %

Fri, 12 December

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+81°F

Rain

3 m/s

76 %

Sat, 13 December

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+82°F

Rain

3 m/s

72 %

Sun, 14 December

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+81°F

Rain

3 m/s

84 %

Mon, 15 December

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+84°F

Rain

2 m/s

69 %

Tue, 16 December

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+84°F

Rain

3 m/s

72 %

Wed, 17 December

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+82°F

Rain

2 m/s

75 %

Thu, 18 December

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+84°F

Rain

2 m/s

68 %

How expensive is Balikpapan?

Balikpapan prices compared to Surabaya:

Balikpapan is in average 23% cheaper than Surabaya. The biggest difference is Bu. The smallest difference is Sports (-8%) and Clothing (-9%).

Some Price Examples (vs Surabaya):

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Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

$3.22 vs $2.83

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Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course

$28.41 vs $16.58

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McMeal at McDonalds

$5.69 vs $4.55

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Cappuccino (regular)

$3.48 vs $3.04

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Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

$0.85 vs $0.56

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Water (0.33 liter bottle)

$0.52 vs $0.30

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Milk (regular), (1 liter)

$1.70 vs $1.78

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Eggs (regular) (12)

$2.28 vs $2.28

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Local Cheese (1kg)

$8.52 vs $9.07

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Chicken Fillets (1kg)

$4.26 vs $3.94

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Banana (1kg)

$1.89 vs $1.65

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Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

$15.39 vs $41.10

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Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

$3.32 vs $3.29

Balikpapan in average is 23% cheaper

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The biggest difference is Buy, Childcare, Rent prices.

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FAQ

Flying from Surabaya to Balikpapan? Here are some useful things to know:

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What are the airports near Balikpapan?

The closest airport to Balikpapan is Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman Airport which is 6 km away. In total Balikpapan has 1 airport: Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman Airport.

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What is the distance between Surabaya and Balikpapan?

The distance between Surabaya and Balikpapan is 809 km.

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How long is the flight from Surabaya to Balikpapan?

The average flight time from Surabaya to Balikpapan is between ∞h NaNm and -∞h NaNm.

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Is there a direct connection between Surabaya and Balikpapan?

No, there are no direct flights to Balikpapan if you are flying from Surabaya.

Balikpapan guide

Balikpapan themes

This is what Balikpapan is known for:

Location

Balikpapan is located in Indonesia, 809 km away from Surabaya:

Balikpapan time zone

Balikpapan jest o 1 godzinę przed Surabaya, gdzie teraz jest 04:41

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04:41 (WIB +7)

Time in Balikpapan right now

Currency and exchange rate

100000 Indonesian Rupiah equals 6.02 United States Dollar. 100 United States Dollar equals 1661978.92 Indonesian Rupiah.

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Rp100.000 = $6.02

Exchange rate

Visa to Indonesia

Visa upon arrival is required for US citizens. Allowed stay is 30 days¹.

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Visa upon arrival

For US citizens

Language in Indonesia

Official language in Indonesia is Indonesian. People knowledge of English is mediocre².

Indonesian

Official language

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Knowledge of English

Safety

Balikpapan is considered a very safe place³.

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Very safe

Air Quality

Balikpapan generally has a low level of air pollution⁴.

Air pollution: low

Balikpapan pros and cons

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