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Flights from Surabaya to Balikpapan

Need cheap flights from Surabaya to Balikpapan? Select dates to start a search or take a look at tips on airfares, airports, weather, and other useful information.

Route details

809 km
Distance

Direct flights to Balikpapan

Garuda Indonesia
PT. Pelita Air
Hevi Lift (PNG)
Lion Air
and 2 more airlines

Weather now

☁️
+81°F
Broken clouds

Airports

BPN
6km

Select dates to see flight prices to Balikpapan

Pick your travel dates to get the cheapest live flight prices to Balikpapan:
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Flight prices from Surabaya to Balikpapan

You can usually book a return flight from Surabaya to Balikpapan for that amount:
No data yet
--
Cheap
--
Average price
--
Expensive
We don’t have sufficient data yet to display price ranges. Make a search to get live prices instead.

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 have analyzed the prices and it seems that January might be the cheapest month to go, with approximate prices from $54 to $54. Meanwhile, the most expensive month will probably be January with a price range of $54 – $54.

Is Balikpapan an expensive destination?

We have compared flights from Surabaya to Balikpapan with other routes:
Not enough data
--
$ / km
Price per kilometer
Unfortunately we don’t yet have enough data for this route to tell if it’s expensive or not.

Direct flights from Surabaya to Balikpapan

There are 6 airlines that fly directly from Surabaya to Balikpapan: Garuda Indonesia, PT. Pelita Air, Hevi Lift (PNG), Lion Air, Citilink, Indonesia AirAsia if you are departing from Surabaya. Most airlines that have direct connections are departing from Juanda International Airport. Most airlines arrive to Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman Airport. Most flights depart on Thursday, Saturday.

Airlines that have direct flights from Surabaya to Balikpapan

Garuda Indonesia
Garuda Indonesia
SUB
BPN
SU
MO
TU
WE
TH
FR
SA
PT. Pelita Air
PT. Pelita Air
SUB
BPN
SU
MO
TU
WE
TH
FR
SA
Hevi Lift (PNG)
Hevi Lift (PNG)
SUB
BPN
SU
MO
TU
WE
TH
FR
SA
Lion Air
Lion Air
SUB
BPN
SU
MO
TU
WE
TH
FR
SA
Citilink0
Citilink
0
SUB
BPN
SU
MO
TU
WE
TH
FR
SA
Indonesia AirAsia
Indonesia AirAsia
SUB
BPN
SU
MO
TU
WE
TH
FR
SA
The above ratings are provided by Trustpilot.

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.
🚕
Taxi
~15 min.
🚌
Bus
--
🚆
Train
--
🚍
Shuttle
--
🚇
Subway
--
Garuda IndonesiaPT. Pelita AirHevi Lift (PNG)Lion Air
6 airlines with direct flights

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. Most airlines like Garuda Indonesia, PT. Pelita Air, Hevi Lift (PNG), Lion Air, Citilink, Indonesia AirAsia with direct flights are flying to Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman Airport (BPN).

Planning a trip from Surabaya to Balikpapan? Check the weather

9 Days Weather Forecast

Here’s how the weather in Balikpapan looks currently:
Today, 11 November
+81°F
☁️
Broken clouds
4 m/s
84 %
Thu, 12 November
+81°F
🌧
Shower rain
4 m/s
84 %
Fri, 13 November
+82°F
🌧
Shower rain
2 m/s
82 %
Sat, 14 November
+82°F
☁️
Scattered clouds
3 m/s
84 %
Sun, 15 November
+81°F
🌧
Shower rain
2 m/s
87 %
Mon, 16 November
+81°F
🌧
Shower rain
2 m/s
86 %
Tue, 17 November
+81°F
🌧
Shower rain
2 m/s
89 %
Wed, 18 November
+81°F
🌧
Shower rain
2 m/s
89 %
Thu, 19 November
+79°F
🌧
Shower rain
1 m/s
93 %

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):

🛒
Food
+41.59%
-
🍔
Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant
$3.09 vs $2.72
🍽
Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course
$27.32 vs $15.94
🍟
McMeal at McDonalds
$5.47 vs $4.38
☕
Cappuccino (regular)
$3.35 vs $2.93
🥤
Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.82 vs $0.54
🚰
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.50 vs $0.29
🥛
Milk (regular), (1 liter)
$1.63 vs $1.71
🥚
Eggs (regular) (12)
$2.19 vs $2.19
🧀
Local Cheese (1kg)
$8.20 vs $8.72
🍗
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$4.10 vs $3.79
🍌
Banana (1kg)
$1.82 vs $1.59
🍷
Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)
$14.81 vs $39.53
🍺
Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$3.19 vs $3.16
🚍
Transport
+20.29%
+
💧
Utilities
-40.32%
+
⚽
Sports
-7.89%
+
👪
Childcare
-79.01%
+
👗
Clothing
-8.65%
+
🛋
Rent
-46.33%
+
🏠
Buy
-82.15%
+
💵
Salaries
-8.77%
+
Balikpapan in average is 23% cheaper
🏠👪🛋
The biggest difference is Buy, Childcare, Rent prices.

FAQ

Flying from Surabaya to Balikpapan? Here are some useful things to know:
🛬
What airports are in Balikpapan?
Balikpapan is served by 1 airport: Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman Airport. The nearest airport is Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman Airport located 6 km away.
Avionero
✈️
How far is it between Surabaya and Balikpapan by plane?
Balikpapan is around 809 km away from Surabaya.
Avionero
⏰
What is the flight time from Surabaya to Balikpapan?
Typically it takes from ∞h NaNm to -∞h NaNm to fly from Surabaya to Balikpapan.
Avionero
🌤️
How good the weather is in Balikpapan?
The coldest month is December with an average temperature of . The hottest month is December with an average temperature of . Right now it is +81°F and Broken clouds in Balikpapan.
Avionero
🛬
Is there a direct connection between Surabaya and Balikpapan?
Yes, there are direct flights from Surabaya to Balikpapan. You can fly to Balikpapan 7 days a week: Thursday, Saturday, Friday, Wednesday, Monday, Sunday, Tuesday.
Avionero
🛬
Which airlines offer direct flights from Surabaya to Balikpapan?
Here are the airlines that have direct connections from Surabaya to Balikpapan: Garuda Indonesia, PT. Pelita Air, Hevi Lift (PNG), Lion Air, Citilink, Indonesia AirAsia.
Avionero

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 13:00
🕒
13:00 (WIB +7)
Time in Balikpapan right now

Currency and exchange rate

100000 Indonesian Rupiah equals 5.51 United States Dollar. 100 United States Dollar equals 1813400.7 Indonesian Rupiah.
🤑
Rp100.000 = $5.51
Exchange rate

Visa to Indonesia

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

Language in Indonesia

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

Safety

Balikpapan is considered a very safe place³.
😳
🫤
🤔
😃
😇
Very safe

Air Quality

Balikpapan generally has a low level of air pollution⁴.
Air pollution: low

Balikpapan pros and cons

About Avionero

Avionero is a Swedish travel planning startup located in Malmo, founded by Lars Kristensson and Anton Tyulenev.
Using our smart AI Search engine, we combine millions of flight, hotel, and activity options for your trip to Balikpapan.
Read more about the company.

4 things to know about Avionero:

We provide the most flexible search
We have the largest inventory of flights
We are not the sellers, but aggregators of flights, hotels & activities
We do not track you to raise prices
Read more about our features.

What our users are saying

An outstanding travel site to find both interesting destinations as well as the lowest prices. I know of no other site that has that range of rflygesor world wide.
Anders Thern on Trustpilot
Very flexible and easy to use. Avionero has great flexibility and I like the fact that you can search based on preferences, even when you're not sure where you wanna travel to.
Nemrud on Trustpilot
Avionero makes travel planning easier! Finding flights between unusal travel destinations is a part of my work and that has been a problem previously.
Magnus Bråth on Trustpilot
The most flexible travel search I have tried, and gives really relevant results. I like the user experience, very intuitive.
Hikmet Akgüc on Trustpilot
Best flights comparison site, good prices and very helpful suggestions.
Patric Blixt on Trustpilot
Easy to use interface with a lot of options around flexibility. Avionero shines when you not really certain when or where you like to go.
Frequent flyer on Trustpilot
Will be using this to search for cheaper flights, I've been using Skyscanner which doesn't store previous searches in session for me to go back to.
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Need cheap flights from Surabaya to Balikpapan? Select dates to start a search or take a look at tips on airfares, airports, weather, and other useful information.
Dates, flexibility, days away
  1. Home
  2. Surabaya to Anywhere
  3. Asia
  4. Indonesia
  5. Balikpapan

Route details

809 km
Distance

Direct flights to Balikpapan

Garuda Indonesia
PT. Pelita Air
Hevi Lift (PNG)
Lion Air
and 2 more airlines

Weather now

☁️
+81°F
Broken clouds

Airports

BPN
6km

Select dates to see flight prices to Balikpapan

Pick your travel dates to get the cheapest live flight prices to Balikpapan:
Specific Dates
Flexible Dates
Trip Period
Weekend trip
November
2026
Mo
Tu
We
Th
Fr
Sa
Su
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
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15
16
17
18
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27
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30

Flight prices from Surabaya to Balikpapan

You can usually book a return flight from Surabaya to Balikpapan for that amount:
No data yet
--
Cheap
--
Average price
--
Expensive
We don’t have sufficient data yet to display price ranges. Make a search to get live prices instead.

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 have analyzed the prices and it seems that January might be the cheapest month to go, with approximate prices from $54 to $54. Meanwhile, the most expensive month will probably be January with a price range of $54 – $54.

Is Balikpapan an expensive destination?

We have compared flights from Surabaya to Balikpapan with other routes:
Not enough data
Price per kilometer: -- $ / km
Unfortunately we don’t yet have enough data for this route to tell if it’s expensive or not.

Direct flights from Surabaya to Balikpapan

There are 6 airlines that fly directly from Surabaya to Balikpapan: Garuda Indonesia, PT. Pelita Air, Hevi Lift (PNG), Lion Air, Citilink, Indonesia AirAsia if you are departing from Surabaya. Most airlines that have direct connections are departing from Juanda International Airport. Most airlines arrive to Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman Airport. Most flights depart on Thursday, Saturday.

Airlines that have direct flights from Surabaya to Balikpapan

Garuda Indonesia
Garuda Indonesia
SUB
BPN
SU
MO
TU
WE
TH
FR
SA
PT. Pelita Air
PT. Pelita Air
SUB
BPN
SU
MO
TU
WE
TH
FR
SA
Hevi Lift (PNG)
Hevi Lift (PNG)
SUB
BPN
SU
MO
TU
WE
TH
FR
SA
Lion Air
Lion Air
SUB
BPN
SU
MO
TU
WE
TH
FR
SA
Citilink0
Citilink
0
SUB
BPN
SU
MO
TU
WE
TH
FR
SA
Indonesia AirAsia
Indonesia AirAsia
SUB
BPN
SU
MO
TU
WE
TH
FR
SA
The above ratings are provided by Trustpilot.

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.
🚕
Taxi
~15 min.
🚌
Bus
--
🚆
Train
--
🚍
Shuttle
--
🚇
Subway
--
Garuda IndonesiaPT. Pelita AirHevi Lift (PNG)Lion Air
6 airlines with direct flights

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. Most airlines like Garuda Indonesia, PT. Pelita Air, Hevi Lift (PNG), Lion Air, Citilink, Indonesia AirAsia with direct flights are flying to Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman Airport (BPN).

Where to stay in Balikpapan

Find the right accommodation in Balikpapan with Avionero:
7.2
Novotel Balikpapan
JL Brigjen Ery Suparjan No 2
(4.7 km)
Free Wi-Fi • WiFi • Parking • 24-Hour Reception • Swimming pool
6.0
Aiqo Hotel
Jl. Apt Pranoto No. 9
(4.4 km)
WiFi • 24-Hour Reception • Airport shuttle • Elevator / Lift • Dry Cleaning
6.8
Golden Tulip Balikpapan Hotel & Suites
Grand Sudirman Balikpapan, Jl. Jendral Sudirman No.7
(4.4 km)
WiFi • 24-Hour Reception • Swimming pool • Fitness Room/Gym • Airport shuttle
7.8
Whiz Prime Hotel Balikpapan
Jalan Jendral Sudirman No. 321
(3.6 km)
Free Wi-Fi • WiFi • 24-Hour Reception • Elevator / Lift • Dry Cleaning
7.3
Hotel Mega Lestari
Jalan ARS. Muhammad No. 32
(4.7 km)
WiFi • Parking • 24-Hour Reception • Swimming pool • Airport shuttle
Search Hotels in Balikpapan

Planning a trip from Surabaya to Balikpapan? Check the weather

9 Days Weather Forecast

Here’s how the weather in Balikpapan looks currently:
Today, 11 November
☁️
+81°F
Broken clouds
4 m/s
84 %
Thu, 12 November
🌧
+81°F
Shower rain
4 m/s
84 %
Fri, 13 November
🌧
+82°F
Shower rain
2 m/s
82 %
Sat, 14 November
☁️
+82°F
Scattered clouds
3 m/s
84 %
Sun, 15 November
🌧
+81°F
Shower rain
2 m/s
87 %
Mon, 16 November
🌧
+81°F
Shower rain
2 m/s
86 %
Tue, 17 November
🌧
+81°F
Shower rain
2 m/s
89 %
Wed, 18 November
🌧
+81°F
Shower rain
2 m/s
89 %
Thu, 19 November
🌧
+79°F
Shower rain
1 m/s
93 %

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):

🛒
Food
+41.59%
-
🍔
Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant
$3.09 vs $2.72
🍽
Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course
$27.32 vs $15.94
🍟
McMeal at McDonalds
$5.47 vs $4.38
☕
Cappuccino (regular)
$3.35 vs $2.93
🥤
Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.82 vs $0.54
🚰
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.50 vs $0.29
🥛
Milk (regular), (1 liter)
$1.63 vs $1.71
🥚
Eggs (regular) (12)
$2.19 vs $2.19
🧀
Local Cheese (1kg)
$8.20 vs $8.72
🍗
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$4.10 vs $3.79
🍌
Banana (1kg)
$1.82 vs $1.59
🍷
Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)
$14.81 vs $39.53
🍺
Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$3.19 vs $3.16
🚍
Transport
+20.29%
+
💧
Utilities
-40.32%
+
⚽
Sports
-7.89%
+
👪
Childcare
-79.01%
+
👗
Clothing
-8.65%
+
🛋
Rent
-46.33%
+
🏠
Buy
-82.15%
+
💵
Salaries
-8.77%
+
Balikpapan in average is 23% cheaper
🏠👪🛋
The biggest difference is Buy, Childcare, Rent prices.

FAQ

Flying from Surabaya to Balikpapan? Here are some useful things to know:
🛬
What airports are in Balikpapan?
Balikpapan is served by 1 airport: Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman Airport. The nearest airport is Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman Airport located 6 km away.
Avionero
✈️
How far is it between Surabaya and Balikpapan by plane?
Balikpapan is around 809 km away from Surabaya.
Avionero
⏰
What is the flight time from Surabaya to Balikpapan?
Typically it takes from ∞h NaNm to -∞h NaNm to fly from Surabaya to Balikpapan.
Avionero
🌤️
How good the weather is in Balikpapan?
The coldest month is December with an average temperature of . The hottest month is December with an average temperature of . Right now it is +81°F and Broken clouds in Balikpapan.
Avionero
🛬
Is there a direct connection between Surabaya and Balikpapan?
Yes, there are direct flights from Surabaya to Balikpapan. You can fly to Balikpapan 7 days a week: Thursday, Saturday, Friday, Wednesday, Monday, Sunday, Tuesday.
Avionero
🛬
Which airlines offer direct flights from Surabaya to Balikpapan?
Here are the airlines that have direct connections from Surabaya to Balikpapan: Garuda Indonesia, PT. Pelita Air, Hevi Lift (PNG), Lion Air, Citilink, Indonesia AirAsia.
Avionero

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 13:00
🕒
13:00 (WIB +7)
Time in Balikpapan right now

Currency and exchange rate

100000 Indonesian Rupiah equals 5.51 United States Dollar. 100 United States Dollar equals 1813400.7 Indonesian Rupiah.
🤑
Rp100.000 = $5.51
Exchange rate

Visa to Indonesia

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

Language in Indonesia

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

Safety

Balikpapan is considered a very safe place³.
😳
🫤
🤔
😃
😇
Very safe

Air Quality

Balikpapan generally has a low level of air pollution⁴.
Air pollution: low

Balikpapan pros and cons

About Avionero

Avionero is a Swedish travel planning startup located in Malmo, founded by Lars Kristensson and Anton Tyulenev.
Using our smart AI Search engine, we combine millions of flight, hotel, and activity options for your trip to Balikpapan.
Read more about the company.

4 things to know about Avionero:

We provide the most flexible search
We have the largest inventory of flights
We are not the sellers, but aggregators of flights, hotels & activities
We do not track you to raise prices
Read more about our features.

What our users are saying

An outstanding travel site to find both interesting destinations as well as the lowest prices. I know of no other site that has that range of rflygesor world wide.
Anders Thern on Trustpilot
Very flexible and easy to use. Avionero has great flexibility and I like the fact that you can search based on preferences, even when you're not sure where you wanna travel to.
Nemrud on Trustpilot
Avionero makes travel planning easier! Finding flights between unusal travel destinations is a part of my work and that has been a problem previously.
Magnus Bråth on Trustpilot
The most flexible travel search I have tried, and gives really relevant results. I like the user experience, very intuitive.
Hikmet Akgüc on Trustpilot
Best flights comparison site, good prices and very helpful suggestions.
Patric Blixt on Trustpilot
Easy to use interface with a lot of options around flexibility. Avionero shines when you not really certain when or where you like to go.
Frequent flyer on Trustpilot
Will be using this to search for cheaper flights, I've been using Skyscanner which doesn't store previous searches in session for me to go back to.
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Flights from Surabaya to Balikpapan

Need cheap flights from Surabaya to Balikpapan? Select dates to start a search or take a look at tips on airfares, airports, weather, and other useful information.

Route details

809 km
Distance

Direct flights to Balikpapan

Garuda Indonesia
PT. Pelita Air
Hevi Lift (PNG)
Lion Air
and 2 more airlines

Weather now

☁️
+81°F
Broken clouds

Airports

BPN
6km

Select dates to see flight prices to Balikpapan

Pick your travel dates to get the cheapest live flight prices to Balikpapan:
Specific Dates
Flexible Dates
Trip Period
Weekend trip
November
2026
Mo
Tu
We
Th
Fr
Sa
Su
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30

Flight prices from Surabaya to Balikpapan

You can usually book a return flight from Surabaya to Balikpapan for that amount:
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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 have analyzed the prices and it seems that January might be the cheapest month to go, with approximate prices from $54 to $54. Meanwhile, the most expensive month will probably be January with a price range of $54 – $54.

Is Balikpapan an expensive destination?

We have compared flights from Surabaya to Balikpapan with other routes:
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Unfortunately we don’t yet have enough data for this route to tell if it’s expensive or not.

Direct flights from Surabaya to Balikpapan

There are 6 airlines that fly directly from Surabaya to Balikpapan: Garuda Indonesia, PT. Pelita Air, Hevi Lift (PNG), Lion Air, Citilink, Indonesia AirAsia if you are departing from Surabaya. Most airlines that have direct connections are departing from Juanda International Airport. Most airlines arrive to Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman Airport. Most flights depart on Thursday, Saturday.

Airlines that have direct flights from Surabaya to Balikpapan

Garuda Indonesia
Garuda Indonesia
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BPN
SU
MO
TU
WE
TH
FR
SA
PT. Pelita Air
PT. Pelita Air
SUB
BPN
SU
MO
TU
WE
TH
FR
SA
Hevi Lift (PNG)
Hevi Lift (PNG)
SUB
BPN
SU
MO
TU
WE
TH
FR
SA
Lion Air
Lion Air
SUB
BPN
SU
MO
TU
WE
TH
FR
SA
Citilink0
Citilink
0
SUB
BPN
SU
MO
TU
WE
TH
FR
SA
Indonesia AirAsia
Indonesia AirAsia
SUB
BPN
SU
MO
TU
WE
TH
FR
SA
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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
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Garuda IndonesiaPT. Pelita AirHevi Lift (PNG)Lion Air
6 airlines with direct flights

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. Most airlines like Garuda Indonesia, PT. Pelita Air, Hevi Lift (PNG), Lion Air, Citilink, Indonesia AirAsia with direct flights are flying to Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman Airport (BPN).

Planning a trip from Surabaya to Balikpapan? Check the weather

9 Days Weather Forecast

Here’s how the weather in Balikpapan looks currently:
Today, 11 November
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+81°F
Broken clouds
4 m/s
84 %
Thu, 12 November
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+81°F
Shower rain
4 m/s
84 %
Fri, 13 November
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+82°F
Shower rain
2 m/s
82 %
Sat, 14 November
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+82°F
Scattered clouds
3 m/s
84 %
Sun, 15 November
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+81°F
Shower rain
2 m/s
87 %
Mon, 16 November
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+81°F
Shower rain
2 m/s
86 %
Tue, 17 November
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+81°F
Shower rain
2 m/s
89 %
Wed, 18 November
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+81°F
Shower rain
2 m/s
89 %
Thu, 19 November
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+79°F
Shower rain
1 m/s
93 %

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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Food
+41.59%
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Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant
$3.09 vs $2.72
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Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course
$27.32 vs $15.94
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McMeal at McDonalds
$5.47 vs $4.38
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Cappuccino (regular)
$3.35 vs $2.93
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Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.82 vs $0.54
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Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.50 vs $0.29
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Milk (regular), (1 liter)
$1.63 vs $1.71
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Eggs (regular) (12)
$2.19 vs $2.19
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Local Cheese (1kg)
$8.20 vs $8.72
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Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$4.10 vs $3.79
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Banana (1kg)
$1.82 vs $1.59
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Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)
$14.81 vs $39.53
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Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$3.19 vs $3.16
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Transport
+20.29%
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Utilities
-40.32%
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Sports
-7.89%
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Childcare
-79.01%
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Clothing
-8.65%
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Rent
-46.33%
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Buy
-82.15%
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Salaries
-8.77%
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Balikpapan in average is 23% cheaper
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The biggest difference is Buy, Childcare, Rent prices.

FAQ

Flying from Surabaya to Balikpapan? Here are some useful things to know:
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What airports are in Balikpapan?
Balikpapan is served by 1 airport: Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman Airport. The nearest airport is Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman Airport located 6 km away.
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How far is it between Surabaya and Balikpapan by plane?
Balikpapan is around 809 km away from Surabaya.
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What is the flight time from Surabaya to Balikpapan?
Typically it takes from ∞h NaNm to -∞h NaNm to fly from Surabaya to Balikpapan.
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How good the weather is in Balikpapan?
The coldest month is December with an average temperature of . The hottest month is December with an average temperature of . Right now it is +81°F and Broken clouds in Balikpapan.
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Is there a direct connection between Surabaya and Balikpapan?
Yes, there are direct flights from Surabaya to Balikpapan. You can fly to Balikpapan 7 days a week: Thursday, Saturday, Friday, Wednesday, Monday, Sunday, Tuesday.
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Which airlines offer direct flights from Surabaya to Balikpapan?
Here are the airlines that have direct connections from Surabaya to Balikpapan: Garuda Indonesia, PT. Pelita Air, Hevi Lift (PNG), Lion Air, Citilink, Indonesia AirAsia.
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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 13:00
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13:00 (WIB +7)
Time in Balikpapan right now

Currency and exchange rate

100000 Indonesian Rupiah equals 5.51 United States Dollar. 100 United States Dollar equals 1813400.7 Indonesian Rupiah.
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Rp100.000 = $5.51
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.
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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

About Avionero

Avionero is a Swedish travel planning startup located in Malmo, founded by Lars Kristensson and Anton Tyulenev.
Using our smart AI Search engine, we combine millions of flight, hotel, and activity options for your trip to Balikpapan.
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