Flying from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Sultan Aji Muhamad Sulaiman Airport (BPN): what you need to know
The timezone in Balikpapan is UTC+8, which is 15 hours ahead of Vancouver.
Your YVR to BPN flight won't wait if you're running late, so get to the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
You'll likely experience longer lines in popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
How to find the cheapest flights from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Sultan Aji Muhamad Sulaiman Airport (BPN)
Currently, ₹ 80,354 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Vancouver International Airport to Sultan Aji Muhamad Sulaiman Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is ₹ 106,883. Keep in mind that fares could change due to demand when booking.
To score cheap tickets from YVR to BPN, book ahead. Airlines usually offer their best fares when flights are first released.
If you're flexible with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' search function. It'll give you the lowest price across each month when searching for a flight from Vancouver International Airport to Sultan Aji Muhamad Sulaiman Airport.
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Handy information about Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
71.77% of flights departing from Vancouver International Airport arrive at their destination on schedule.
To get to Vancouver International Airport from central Vancouver, it'll take around 25 minutes if you're travelling by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 14 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a trip time of around 35 minutes.
Get your holiday off to a hassle-free start by staying near YVR. Whether you're catching an early flight from Vancouver International Airport to Sultan Aji Muhamad Sulaiman Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels have you covered:
Arriving at Sultan Aji Muhamad Sulaiman Airport (BPN)
Consider booking a hotel close to BPN if you have a late Vancouver International Airport to Sultan Aji Muhamad Sulaiman Airport flight. Select one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Getting from Sultan Aji Muhamad Sulaiman Airport (BPN) to central Balikpapan
From Sultan Aji Muhamad Sulaiman Airport, Balikpapan is approximately 23 kilometres away. It takes around 40 minutes to reach the centre driving.
When to fly to Sultan Aji Muhamad Sulaiman Airport (BPN)
August is the most popular month for flights from Vancouver International Airport to Sultan Aji Muhamad Sulaiman Airport. To escape the crowds, travel to Balikpapan in February.
Lock in your flight from Vancouver International Airport to Sultan Aji Muhamad Sulaiman Airport for April if you want to explore Balikpapan during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 24ºC and 30ºC.
If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from YVR to BPN in January. Temperatures average between 24ºC and 30ºC then.
Explore more of Indonesia
Banjarmasin is just one of the many cities in Indonesia waiting to be discovered after you've seen Balikpapan. Around 354 kilometres away to the south-west, its top attractions include Sultan Suriansyah Mosque, Wasaka Museum and Masjid Raya Sabilal Muhtadin Banjarmasin.
If you're eager to discover another well-known destination in Indonesia, consider Samarinda, roughly 80 kilometres north-east of Balikpapan. Puncak Bukit Raudah, Puncak Wiratama and Simpang Tiga Slamet Riyadi are among the biggest draws.
