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How to get fromBalikpapan to Sydney Airport (SYD)by plane, bus, car, or car ferry

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There are 4 ways to get from Balikpapan to Sydney Airport (SYD) by plane, bus, car, or car ferry

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  1. Fly from Sepinggan International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Sepinggan International Airport (BPN) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane plane BPN - SYD
    10h 3m
    $437–1,208

  2. Bus to Aji Pangeran Tumenggung Pranoto International Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Balikpapan to Samarindabus bus
    2. Fly from Aji Pangeran Tumenggung Pranoto International Airport (AAP) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane plane AAP - SYD
    16h 31m
    $350–961

  3. Drive to Syamsudin Noor Airport, fly

    1. Drive from Balikpapan to Syamsudin Noor Airport (BDJ)car car
    2. Fly from Syamsudin Noor Airport (BDJ) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane plane BDJ - SYD
    18h 27m
    $399–1,029

  4. Car ferry, drive to West Kutai Melalan Airport, fly

    1. Take the carferry from Kariangau to Penajamcarferry car ferry
    2. Drive from Penajam to West Kutai Melalan Airport (GHS)car car
    3. Fly from West Kutai Melalan Airport (GHS) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane plane GHS - SYD
    26h 2m
    $375–1,040

Sepinggan International Airport (BPN) to Sydney International Airport (SYD) flights

Calendar16Weekly Planes
Duration12h 51mAverage Duration
Ticket$430Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 5,097.9 km
  • Duration: 10h 3m

What companies run services between Balikpapan, Indonesia and Sydney Airport (SYD), Australia?

Garuda Indonesia, Batik Air, and two other airlines fly from Sepinggan International Airport (BPN) to Sydney International Airport (SYD) twice daily.

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