Flying from Jakarta to Sultan Aji Muhamad Sulaiman Airport (BPN): What you need to know
Start your travels at one of Jakarta's main airports, Soekarno-Hatta International Airport (CGK) or Halim Perdanakusuma Airport (HLP). Check out your options for booking a flight from Jakarta to Sultan Aji Muhamad Sulaiman Airport (BPN) taking off from either of these.
Book a direct Jakarta to Sultan Aji Muhamad Sulaiman Airport flight and you'll be travelling for around 2 hours 15 minutes.
The timezone in Balikpapan is UTC+8, which is one hour ahead of Jakarta. Sultan Aji Muhamad Sulaiman Airport is located in Balikpapan.
Soekarno-Hatta International Airport (CGK) to Sultan Aji Muhamad Sulaiman Airport (BPN) is the most popular route. There are 97 direct weekly flights to choose from. If you prefer a later start to the day, hop on the last flight with Super Air Jet at 6:10pm. Choose the first CGK to BPN departure operated by Super Air Jet at 5am if you'd rather not wait around.
For stress-free travel, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to catch your flight from Jakarta to BPN.
Peak travel periods mean busier airports, so plan to arrive even earlier. Give yourself at least two hours before a domestic flight and four hours for international journeys to stay on schedule.
Airports in Jakarta
Soekarno-Hatta International Airport (CGK)
Soekarno-Hatta International Airport (CGK) provides a hassle-free way to reach your destination. Nonstop flights from Jakarta to Sultan Aji Muhamad Sulaiman Airport (BPN) depart from this terminal.
Direct flights from Jakarta to Sultan Aji Muhamad Sulaiman Airport are offered by a good selection of airlines at CGK. Book your seat with any of these:
The majority of passengers choose to fly with Garuda Indonesia from CGK to BPN.
With 66.98% of its services arriving as planned, Garuda Indonesia is the highest-rated carrier for punctuality on this route.
CGK is around 32 kilometres from central Jakarta. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 35 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're using public transport, expect the journey time to be around 1 hour 30 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Jakarta to Sultan Aji Muhamad Sulaiman Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a few extra z's) by picking one of these hotels near Soekarno-Hatta International Airport:
When it comes to the on-time performance of Soekarno-Hatta International Airport, 73.0% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
Halim Perdanakusuma Airport (HLP)
Consider flying out of Halim Perdanakusuma Airport (HLP). You can book a direct Jakarta to Sultan Aji Muhamad Sulaiman Airport (BPN) flight ticket with departures from here.
From HLP, direct flights from Jakarta to BPN are available with Batik Air.
Batik Air has the largest share of bookings on the HLP to BPN route.
You can arrive at HLP from central Jakarta in approximately 25 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport will take roughly 1 hour 30 minutes to cover the 14 kilometres or so.
Flying out early in the morning? You might like to check in to one of these hotels near Halim Perdanakusuma Airport the day before your Jakarta to BPN flight:
About Sultan Aji Muhamad Sulaiman Airport (BPN)
If you have a late flight from Jakarta to Sultan Aji Muhamad Sulaiman Airport, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these options near BPN:
How to find the cheapest flights from Jakarta to Sultan Aji Muhamad Sulaiman Airport (BPN)
Right now, ₹ 5,479 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Jakarta to Sultan Aji Muhamad Sulaiman Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is ₹ 12,793. Remember fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
To pick up cheap flights from Jakarta to BPN, book in advance. Airlines tend to offer the most competitive fares when tickets are first released.
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The best time to fly from Jakarta to Sultan Aji Muhamad Sulaiman Airport (BPN)
Picture the kind of break you want when planning the timing of your trip. February is the quietest month to go to Balikpapan. August is when most people book flights from Jakarta to Sultan Aji Muhamad Sulaiman Airport (BPN), which may be perfect if you're after more excitement.
When booking your Jakarta to BPN flight ticket, consider the type of weather you enjoy. April is the warmest month in Balikpapan, with temperatures ranging from 24ºC to 30ºC.
January has temperatures of between 24ºC and 30ºC. Search for cheap tickets from Jakarta to Sultan Aji Muhamad Sulaiman Airport around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about Balikpapan
Once you've booked your flight from Jakarta to Sultan Aji Muhamad Sulaiman Airport, find a hotel that keeps you close to what you want to see. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Balikpapan:
BSB Beach and Lamaru Beach are a couple of top-rated attractions to put on your Balikpapan must-do list. Keep the sightseeing going at Bangkirai Bridge.
Explore more of Indonesia
Bontang is just one of the many places in Indonesia waiting to be discovered once you've seen Balikpapan. Around 177 kilometres away to the north-east, its best attractions include Mangrove Board Walk, Beras Basah Beach and Masjid Al Aqsha.
If you want to check out another side of Indonesia, head for Barabai, roughly 225 kilometres south-west of Balikpapan. Masjid Al-Munawwarah Pajukungan, Masjid Shulaha and Mesjid Al Magfirah Batali are the start of reasons to visit.
