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How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

Balikpapan travel guide

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With a population of 433,866, Balikpapan is the largest city in East Kalimantan, Indonesia by the number of inhabitants. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Balikpapan deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

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When to visit Balikpapan

Balikpapan in February
Estimated hotel price
$29
1 night at 3-star hotel
Balikpapan in February
Estimated hotel price
$29
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Balikpapan in January, when the average temperature is 80.6 °F, and the highest can go up to 84.2 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 77 °F, with an average temperature of 80.6 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in May, when precipitation is around 9.8″. In contrast, November is usually the driest month of the year in Balikpapan, with an average rainfall of 6.7″.

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How to Get to Balikpapan

Plane

When flying to Balikpapan, you’ll arrive at Balikpapan Sepinnggan (BPN), which is located 7 km from the city center. The shortest flight to Balikpapan from the United States departs from Los Angeles and takes around 29h 20m.

Plane

When flying to Balikpapan, you’ll arrive at Balikpapan Sepinnggan (BPN), which is located 7 km from the city center. The shortest flight to Balikpapan from the United States departs from Los Angeles and takes around 29h 20m.

Airports near Balikpapan

AAPSamarinda APT Pranoto
BPNBalikpapan Sepinnggan
SRISamarinda

Airlines serving Balikpapan

KLM
Good (1,576 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,654 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,535 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,600 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (318 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,913 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,220 reviews)
China Airlines
Excellent (844 reviews)
Scoot
Good (334 reviews)
Garuda Indonesia
Excellent (94 reviews)
AirAsia
Good (235 reviews)
Oman Air
Excellent (139 reviews)
Batik Air
Good (33 reviews)
Royal Brunei Airlines
Good (10 reviews)
IndiGo
Good (581 reviews)
Citilink
Excellent (6 reviews)
Lion Air
Good (29 reviews)
Wings Air
Good (6 reviews)
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Where to stay in Balikpapan

Average rates range from around $23 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $88 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Balikpapan

Most booked hotels in Balikpapan

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Golden Tulip Balikpapan Hotel & Suites
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, 321 reviews)
$36+
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Novotel Balikpapan
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, 352 reviews)
$45+
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Renting a car in Balikpapan

Expect to pay $3.56 per gallon in Balikpapan (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $42.70 and $56.93.

Expect to pay $3.56 per gallon in Balikpapan (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $42.70 and $56.93.