Travelling from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) to Sultan Aji Muhamad Sulaiman Airport (BPN): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Sultan Aji Muhamad Sulaiman Airport is 3 hours.
Balikpapan's timezone is UTC+8, which is the same as Kuala Lumpur.
Take your pick of five weekly Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Sultan Aji Muhamad Sulaiman Airport flights. The 08:30 departure with AirAsia is the earliest flight available. Malaysia Airlines operates the last service of the day at 18:55.
Your KUL to BPN flight won't wait if you're running late, so get to the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
During popular months like August, it's best to get to the airport earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights when you fly during peak periods in general.
AirAsia is your gateway to exploring Balikpapan (and perhaps some other great parts of Indonesia!). Browse the direct flights from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Sultan Aji Muhamad Sulaiman Airport offered by this popular carrier.
AirAsia tops the list for bookings on this route.
The carrier with the most consistent on-time arrival rate for KUL to BPN flights is AirAsia.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Sultan Aji Muhamad Sulaiman Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or perhaps explore a new destination along the way. Here are some options between KUL and BPN:
Soekarno-Hatta International Airport
Juanda International Airport
Ngurah Rai International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) to Sultan Aji Muhamad Sulaiman Airport (BPN)
$89 is the best price for a one-way Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Sultan Aji Muhamad Sulaiman Airport flight. Return flights start from $166. These prices can change depending on demand and availability.
To get cheap tickets from KUL to BPN, reserve your trip ten months before your departure date.
The cheapest month for flights from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Sultan Aji Muhamad Sulaiman Airport is September. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices if you have a flexible schedule.
There's no need to check every day to find out if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll send you an update as soon as there's a better deal on cheap flights from KUL to BPN.
Find the ideal flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Sultan Aji Muhamad Sulaiman Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by airline, arrival and departure times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)
58.65% of flights taking off from Kuala Lumpur International Airport arrive at their destination on time.
Central Kuala Lumpur to Kuala Lumpur International Airport is approximately 64 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 1 hour 5 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
Expect a trip time of about 4 hours 30 minutes when using public transport.
Looking for a handy hotel near KUL? If you've booked an early flight from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Sultan Aji Muhamad Sulaiman Airport, these stays will have you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Sultan Aji Muhamad Sulaiman Airport (BPN)
Consider booking a hotel near BPN if you're on a late Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Sultan Aji Muhamad Sulaiman Airport flight. Check in to one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Getting from Sultan Aji Muhamad Sulaiman Airport (BPN) to central Balikpapan
Sultan Aji Muhamad Sulaiman Airport is roughly 23 kilometres from the centre of Balikpapan. The drive time takes around 40 minutes.
When to fly to Sultan Aji Muhamad Sulaiman Airport (BPN)
The quietest month for a flight from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Sultan Aji Muhamad Sulaiman Airport is February, while August is the busiest. Pick the best time to go to Balikpapan based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
Book your flight from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Sultan Aji Muhamad Sulaiman Airport for April if you want to go to Balikpapan during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 24ºC (75ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from KUL to BPN in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 24ºC (75ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF) on average.
Explore more of Indonesia
You've done Balikpapan, now it's time to explore other parts of Indonesia. Journey about 354 kilometres south-west to Banjarmasin to tick off its popular sights. From Sultan Suriansyah Mosque to Wasaka Museum and Masjid Raya Sabilal Muhtadin Banjarmasin, there's plenty to keep you busy.
If you're ready to explore another great destination in Indonesia, head for Samarinda, about 80 kilometres north-east of Balikpapan. Puncak Bukit Raudah, Puncak Wiratama and Simpang Tiga Slamet Riyadi are the start of reasons to visit.
