How to get fromSurabaya to Samarindaby plane, ferry, car, or bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Surabaya to Samarinda by plane, ferry, car, or bus

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Fly to Aji Pangeran Tumenggung Pranoto International Airport
best
1. Fly from Juanda International Airport (SUB) to Aji Pangeran Tumenggung Pranoto International Airport (AAP)plane SUB - AAP
2h 22m
Rp 1,536,219–3,560,988
Ferry, drive
cheapest
1. Take the ferry from Surabaya - Tanjung Perak Port to Balikpapanferry Km Labobar
2. Drive from Balikpapan to Samarindacar
42h 18m
Rp 637,820–835,740
Fly to Sepinggan International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Juanda International Airport (SUB) to Sepinggan International Airport (BPN)plane SUB - BPN
2. Take the bus from Balikpapan to Samarindabus
5h 58m
Rp 1,316,191–2,155,953

Juanda International Airport (SUB) to Aji Pangeran Tumenggung Pranoto International Airport (AAP) flights

21Weekly Planes

1h 40mAverage Duration

Rp 1,479,100Cheapest Price

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Distance: 966.3 km
Duration: 2h 22m

What companies run services between Surabaya, Indonesia and Samarinda, Indonesia?

Citilink Indonesia and Super Air Jet fly from Juanda International Airport (SUB) to Aji Pangeran Tumenggung Pranoto International Airport (AAP) 3 times a day.

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Samarinda(opens in a new window), Indonesia(opens in a new window)

Samarinda is the capital city of the Indonesian province of East Kalimantan on the island of Borneo. The city lies on the banks of the Mahakam River with a land area of. Samarinda was one of Indonesia's top ten Most Liveable Cities in 2022, ranks first on East Kalimantan Human Development Index and it is the most populous city on the entire Borneo island, with a population of 727,500 at the 2010 Census and 827,994 at the 2020 Census; the official estimate as at mid 2021 was 834,824. Samarinda is East Kalimantan's largest exporter and fifth-largest importer. The city has the highest number of bank headquarters in East Kalimantan.

Things to do in Samarinda

Trans Studio Samarinda(Opens in a new window)

Trans Studio Samarinda is a cancelled theme park project, planned within Dadi Mulya Village, Samarinda Ulu, Samarinda, Borneo, Indonesia. Construction of the theme park and the hotel would start in 2012. It was the first Trans Studio theme park to be built in Borneo. The plans for the park were unveiled to the public when Trans Studio Makassar signed a tourism agreement on 22 October 2009. Trans Studio marketed the park as a "family indoor theme park".

Places to stay in Samarinda

Midtown Hotel Samarinda(Opens in a new window)

8.5Very Good

Hotel Grand Kartika Samarinda(Opens in a new window)

8.0Good

Aston Samarinda Hotel and Convention Center(Opens in a new window)

8.2Very Good

Ibis Samarinda(Opens in a new window)

8.6Fabulous

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