Flying from Juanda International Airport (SUB) to Sultan Aji Muhamad Sulaiman Airport (BPN): what you need to know
Take a direct flight from Juanda International Airport to Sultan Aji Muhamad Sulaiman Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 1 hour 40 minutes.
Balikpapan's timezone is UTC+8, which makes Balikpapan one hour ahead of Surabaya.
You can choose from 45 weekly Juanda International Airport to Sultan Aji Muhamad Sulaiman Airport flights. The 05:00 departure with Super Air Jet is the earliest flight you can take. Lion Air operates the last service of the day at 18:45.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your SUB to BPN flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid a last-minute sprint to the gate.
During popular months like August, it's a good idea to get to the airport well in advance. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're travelling during a high season in general.
You'll find a variety of airlines operating direct flights from Juanda International Airport to Sultan Aji Muhamad Sulaiman Airport. When you're ready to start your Balikpapan holiday, let one of these carriers take you to this popular corner of Indonesia:
The majority of travellers choose to fly with PT. Pelita Air on this route.
If you'd like to add a stop to your trip, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Juanda International Airport to Sultan Aji Muhamad Sulaiman Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between SUB and BPN:
Sultan Hasanuddin International Airport
Ngurah Rai International Airport
Soekarno-Hatta International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Juanda International Airport (SUB) to Sultan Aji Muhamad Sulaiman Airport (BPN)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Juanda International Airport to Sultan Aji Muhamad Sulaiman Airport flight is RM199. A return ticket is currently RM433. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
Book five months before you want to fly. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from SUB to BPN.
Schedule your trip for April. That's the cheapest month for flights from Juanda International Airport to Sultan Aji Muhamad Sulaiman Airport. If you have flexibility with your dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfare across every month.
There's no need to check back in every day to see if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from SUB to BPN.
Discover the right flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Juanda International Airport to Sultan Aji Muhamad Sulaiman Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by departure and arrival times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Juanda International Airport (SUB)
Of the flights that depart from Juanda International Airport, 72.71% land on schedule at their destination.
Central Surabaya to Juanda International Airport is approximately 26 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 40 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
Looking for a handy hotel near SUB? If you're catching an early flight from Juanda International Airport to Sultan Aji Muhamad Sulaiman Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Sultan Aji Muhamad Sulaiman Airport (BPN)
Book a hotel near BPN if you have a late Juanda International Airport to Sultan Aji Muhamad Sulaiman Airport flight. Select one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Getting from Sultan Aji Muhamad Sulaiman Airport (BPN) to central Balikpapan
Sultan Aji Muhamad Sulaiman Airport to central Balikpapan has a drive time of about 40 minutes. It's approximately 23 kilometres away.
When to fly to Sultan Aji Muhamad Sulaiman Airport (BPN)
August is the busiest month for flights from Juanda International Airport to Sultan Aji Muhamad Sulaiman Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, go to Balikpapan in February.
When reserving your flight from Juanda International Airport to Sultan Aji Muhamad Sulaiman Airport, think about the type of weather you enjoy. April is the warmest month in Balikpapan, with temperatures ranging from 24ºC (75ºF) to 30ºC (86ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from SUB to BPN in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 24ºC (75ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF) on average.
Explore more of Indonesia
Banjarmasin is just one of the many cities in Indonesia waiting to be explored once you've seen Balikpapan. Around 354 kilometres away to the south-west, popular attractions include Sultan Suriansyah Mosque, Wasaka Museum and Masjid Raya Sabilal Muhtadin Banjarmasin.
Samarinda is another essential stop in Indonesia and is around 80 kilometres north-east of Balikpapan. No journey is complete without dropping by Puncak Bukit Raudah, Puncak Wiratama and Simpang Tiga Slamet Riyadi.