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How to get fromSydney to Balikpapanby plane or bus

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There are 2 ways to get from Sydney to Balikpapan by plane or bus

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  1. Fly to Sepinggan International Airport

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    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Sepinggan International Airport (BPN)plane plane SYD - BPN
    13h 4m
    Rp 6,357,665–13,414,728

  2. Fly to Aji Pangeran Tumenggung Pranoto International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Aji Pangeran Tumenggung Pranoto International Airport (AAP)plane plane SYD - AAP
    2. Take the bus from Samarinda to Balikpapanbus bus
    24h 14m
    Rp 6,872,695–17,424,768

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

Calendar12Weekly Planes
Duration11h 51mAverage Duration
TicketRp 4,235,127Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 5,110.6 km
  • Duration: 13h 4m

What companies run services between Sydney, NSW, Australia and Balikpapan, Indonesia?

Garuda Indonesia, Scoot Tigerair, and three other airlines fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Sepinggan International Airport (BPN) twice daily.

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