How to get fromBalikpapan to Phuketby plane or ferry

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There are 2 ways to get from Balikpapan to Phuket by plane or ferry

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Fly to Phuket International Airport
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1. Fly from Sepinggan International Airport (BPN) to Phuket International Airport (HKT)plane BPN - HKT
7h 28m
฿3,323–11,287
Fly to Krabi Airport, ferry
1. Fly from Sepinggan International Airport (BPN) to Krabi Airport (KBV)plane BPN - KBV
2. Take the ferry from Ao Nang to Rassada Pier Phuketferry
11h 13m
฿4,488–16,457

Sepinggan International Airport (BPN) to Phuket International Airport (HKT) flights

7Weekly Planes

7h 31mAverage Duration

฿3,131Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Balikpapan to Phuket.

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Distance: 2,359.2 km
Duration: 7h 28m

What companies run services between Balikpapan, Indonesia and Phuket, Thailand?

Scoot Tigerair, Singapore Airlines, and Malaysia Airlines fly from Sepinggan International Airport (BPN) to Phuket International Airport (HKT) once daily.

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Phuket(opens in a new window), Thailand(opens in a new window)

Phuket is a city in the southeast of Phuket Island, Thailand, and the capital of Phuket province. the city had a population of 79,308. It covers the subdistricts (tambons) Talat Yai and Talat Nuea of Mueang Phuket district. - Wikipedia (opens in a new window)

Things to do in Phuket

Phuket FantaSea(Opens in a new window)

Phuket FantaSea is a Thai nighttime cultural theme park located on the island of Phuket, in the south of the country. The park covers an area of 60 acres (20 ha) and includes a Thai culture theatrical show, a theme buffet restaurant, and a shopping street. The park was created at a cost of over THB 3,500 million (US$ 100 million) and was opened to the public on 20 December 1998.

Places to stay in Phuket

Ming Shou Boutique House(Opens in a new window)

8.2Very Good

The Malika Hotel - SHA Extra Plus(Opens in a new window)

8.3Very Good

Novotel Phuket City Phokeethra(Opens in a new window)

8.3Very Good

Royal Phuket City Hotel(Opens in a new window)

8.0Good

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