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Flights from Surabaya 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:
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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

PT. Pelita Air
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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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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
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Broken clouds
4 m/s
84 %
Thu, 12 November
+81°F
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Shower rain
4 m/s
84 %
Fri, 13 November
+82°F
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Shower rain
2 m/s
82 %
Sat, 14 November
+82°F
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Scattered clouds
3 m/s
84 %
Sun, 15 November
+81°F
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Shower rain
2 m/s
87 %
Mon, 16 November
+81°F
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Shower rain
2 m/s
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Tue, 17 November
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Shower rain
2 m/s
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Wed, 18 November
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Thu, 19 November
+79°F
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1 m/s
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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
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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
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Utilities
-40.32%
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Sports
-7.89%
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Childcare
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Clothing
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Rent
-46.33%
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Buy
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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.

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 = $5.51Exchange rate
Visa to Indonesia
Visa upon arrival is required for US citizens. Allowed stay is 30 days¹.
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Visa upon arrivalFor US citizens
Language in Indonesia
Official language in Indonesia is Indonesian. People knowledge of English is mediocre².
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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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