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How to get fromKupang to Balikpapanby plane, ferry, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Kupang to Balikpapan by plane, ferry, or car

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Kupang El Tari Airport (KOE) to Sepinggan International Airport (BPN)plane plane KOE - BPN
    4h 59m
    Rp 2,142,170–5,677,565
  2. Ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Kupang Ferry Terminal to Balikpapanferry ferry Km Bukit Siguntang
    2d 14h
    Rp 560,983–707,526
  3. Ferry, drive

    1. Take the ferry from Kupang Ferry Terminal to Ende Portferry ferry
    2. Drive from Ende Port to Maumere Portcar car
    3. Take the ferry from Maumere Port to Balikpapanferry ferry
    2d 7h
    Rp 859,393–1,112,457

Kupang El Tari Airport (KOE) to Sepinggan International Airport (BPN) flights

Calendar48Weekly Planes
Duration6h 20mAverage Duration
TicketRp 1,999,765Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Kupang, Indonesia and Balikpapan, Indonesia?

Super Air Jet, Lion Mentari Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Kupang El Tari Airport (KOE) to Sepinggan International Airport (BPN) every 4 hours. Alternatively, Pelni operates a ferry from Kupang Ferry Terminal to Balikpapan once daily. Tickets cost Rp 470,000–600,000 and the journey takes 2d 14h.

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