Travelling from Soekarno-Hatta Airport (CGK) to Balikpapan Airport (BPN): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Soekarno-Hatta Airport to Balikpapan Airport is 2 hours 15 minutes.
The timezone in Balikpapan is UTC+8, which is one hour ahead of Jakarta.
Flights from CGK to BPN start from 05:00 — the first with Super Air Jet. The last service of the day is at 18:10 with Super Air Jet. Overall, there are 97 weekly Soekarno-Hatta Airport to Balikpapan Airport flights.
Leave enough time to make your CGK to BPN flight. It's generally best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Be prepared for bigger queues in popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
There are plenty of direct flights from Soekarno-Hatta Airport to Balikpapan Airport to pick from. When planning your Balikpapan trip, these airlines can fly you nonstop to this exciting part of Indonesia:
Super Air Jet tops the list for bookings on this route.
The most punctual carrier that operates CGK to BPN flights is Grumeti Air. Its services arrive as scheduled 76.21% of the time.
If you want to add a stop to your trip, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Soekarno-Hatta Airport to Balikpapan Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between CGK and BPN:
Bali (Denpasar) Airport
Surabaya Airport
Makassar Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Soekarno-Hatta Airport (CGK) to Balikpapan Airport (BPN)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Soekarno-Hatta Airport to Balikpapan Airport flight is $96. A return fare right now is $194. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from CGK to BPN if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some terrific early bird discounts.
Organise your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Soekarno-Hatta Airport to Balikpapan Airport. If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest airfare across every month.
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Tailor your flights using filters. Pick your ideal arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Soekarno-Hatta Airport to Balikpapan Airport.
Handy information about Soekarno-Hatta Airport (CGK)
Of all flights leaving Soekarno-Hatta Airport, 73% land on time at their destination.
The journey from the centre of Jakarta to Soekarno-Hatta Airport is around 19 kilometres. Look up Google Maps for the best route, whether in your own car or with public transport.
Searching for a convenient hotel close to CGK? If you're boarding an early flight from Soekarno-Hatta Airport to Balikpapan Airport, these stays will put you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Balikpapan Airport (BPN)
Consider staying in a hotel near BPN if you're taking a late Soekarno-Hatta Airport to Balikpapan Airport flight. Check in to one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Getting from Balikpapan Airport (BPN) to central Balikpapan
Balikpapan Airport is roughly 13 kilometres from the centre of Balikpapan. Driving there takes about 25 minutes.
Travelling on public transport takes about 40 minutes.
When to fly to Balikpapan Airport (BPN)
It's time to work out your dates for your flight from Soekarno-Hatta Airport to Balikpapan Airport. July is the busiest month to head to Balikpapan. If you like a more laid-back vibe, go in March.
Lock in your flight from Soekarno-Hatta Airport to Balikpapan Airport for October if you want to visit Balikpapan during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 24ºC (75ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF).
January has average temperatures of between 24ºC (75ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Look for cheap tickets from CGK to BPN sometime around then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Indonesia
Balikpapan has loads to offer, but there are so many other parts of Indonesia waiting to be discovered. Around 354 kilometres south-west of Balikpapan, a visit to Banjarmasin will keep your itinerary busy. Start with attractions like Menara Pandang Banjarmasin, Masjid Raya Sabilal Muhtadin Banjarmasin and Mesjid Jami Baiturrahman.
Around 80 kilometres north-east of Balikpapan, Samarinda is another favourite stop in Indonesia. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Masjid Cheng Hoo Samarinda, Mahakam River and Great Mosque Pelita.
