What is the nearest airport to Balikpapan?

The nearest airport to Balikpapan is Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman (BPN) Airport which is 8 km away. Other nearby airports include APT Pranoto (AAP) (110.1 km).

How long does it take to get to Balikpapan from the Airport?

It takes 16 min to get from Balikpapan to Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman (BPN) Airport.

How do I get to Balikpapan?

We recommend flying to Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman (BPN) Airport, which is 8 km away from Balikpapan. The taxi from Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman (BPN) to Balikpapan takes 16 min.

Where can I stay near Balikpapan?

There are 92+ hotels available in Balikpapan.

How to get to Balikpapan from 5 nearby airports

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Duration	16 min
Distance	8 km
Average price	Rp 655,375
Nearby airports	5 found

Duration

16 min

Distance

8 km

Average price

Rp 655,375

Nearby airports

5 found

Closest airports to Balikpapan

The nearest airport to Balikpapan is Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman (BPN). Jahe Raya operates a bus from Samarinda to Balikpapan once daily. Tickets cost Rp30001 and the journey takes 3h.

Recommended airport

Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman (BPN)
1. taxi
Fastest
16 min
Cheapest
Rp 85,000–110,000

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Other nearby airports

Syamsudin Noor (BDJ)
1. car
8h 24m
Rp 1,127,038–1,627,944
APT Pranoto (AAP)
1. bus
3h 36m
Rp 100,032–120,037
Palu (PLW)
1. ferry
13h 13m
Rp 379,699–458,736
Palangkaraya (PKY)
1. car
2. carferry
10h 21m
Rp 1,209,981–1,987,350

Important airports for Balikpapan

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Balikpapan Airport
8 km

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