Flying from Balikpapan Airport (BPN) to Bali (Denpasar) Airport (DPS): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from Balikpapan Airport to Bali (Denpasar) Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 1 hour 45 minutes.
Denpasar's timezone is UTC+8, which is the same as Balikpapan.
Every week, there are eight Balikpapan Airport to Bali (Denpasar) Airport flights. If you prefer to be on board early, take the 11:05 Lion Air flight. If you'd rather make the most of your day before you fly, the last flight is at 13:35 with Indonesia AirAsia.
Leave plenty of time to catch your BPN to DPS flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as July, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than normal. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're flying during a high season in general.
Jetting into Denpasar (and then seeing more of Indonesia!) is easy with LionAir Indonesia. This popular airline has direct flights from Balikpapan Airport to Bali (Denpasar) Airport.
The majority of travellers choose to fly with LionAir Indonesia on this route.
With a reliable 91.43% of services landing on schedule, Indonesia AirAsia is the most punctual carrier for BPN to DPS flights.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Balikpapan Airport to Bali (Denpasar) Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or perhaps see a new city along the way. Check out these options between BPN and DPS:
Soekarno-Hatta Airport
Surabaya Airport
Makassar Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Balikpapan Airport (BPN) to Bali (Denpasar) Airport (DPS)
$123 is the lowest price for a one-way Balikpapan Airport to Bali (Denpasar) Airport flight. A return flight starts at $247. These prices can change based on availability and demand.
Book 11 months before travelling. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from BPN to DPS.
The cheapest month for flights from Balikpapan Airport to Bali (Denpasar) Airport is April. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices if you have flexible dates.
Cut down on the time spent looking for cheap flights from BPN to DPS by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or push notification on the app when a lower fare pops up.
Lock in the ideal flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Balikpapan Airport to Bali (Denpasar) Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by arrival and departure times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Balikpapan Airport (BPN)
When it comes to Balikpapan Airport's on-time performance, 70% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
Central Balikpapan to Balikpapan Airport is approximately 13 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 25 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving.
The journey on public transport will take about 40 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel close to BPN? If you've booked an early flight from Balikpapan Airport to Bali (Denpasar) Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Bali (Denpasar) Airport (DPS)
Consider booking a hotel close to DPS if you're catching a late Balikpapan Airport to Bali (Denpasar) Airport flight. Pick one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Bali (Denpasar) Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Eazy, EasyRentBulgaria or TRAC Astra Rent A Car and chase adventure across Denpasar and beyond.
To get the best deal, book your vehicle from Bali (Denpasar) Airport around four weeks before you travel.
Getting from Bali (Denpasar) Airport (DPS) to central Denpasar
Bali (Denpasar) Airport is roughly 13 kilometres from central Denpasar. The drive time takes around 30 minutes.
Getting there by public transport will take you roughly 1 hour.
When to fly to Bali (Denpasar) Airport (DPS)
July is the busiest month for flights from Balikpapan Airport to Bali (Denpasar) Airport. To avoid the crowds, go to Denpasar in March.
Before locking in your flight from Balikpapan Airport to Bali (Denpasar) Airport, consider the kind of weather you like. March is the warmest month in Denpasar, with temperatures ranging from 24ºC (75ºF) to 30ºC (86ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from BPN to DPS in August if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 21ºC (70ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF) on average.
Explore more of Indonesia
You've done Denpasar, now it's time to explore more of Indonesia. Travel about 306 kilometres north-west to Surabaya to tick off its top attractions. From Monkasel (Submarine Monument) to Ampel Mosque and Batu Batu Kenjeran Beach, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
Around 290 kilometres west of Denpasar, Malang is another favourite stop in Indonesia. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Bromo Holiday, bromoindonesia.id and Firefly Park.