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How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring 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.

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When to visit Balikpapan

Balikpapan in May
Estimated hotel price
$57
1 night at 3-star hotel
Balikpapan in May
Estimated hotel price
$57
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Balikpapan in January, when the average temperature is 27 °C, and the highest can go up to 29 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 25 °C, with an average temperature of 27 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in May, when precipitation is around 250 mm. In contrast, November is usually the driest month of the year in Balikpapan, with an average rainfall of 170 mm.

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How to Get to Balikpapan

Plane

When flying to Balikpapan, you’ll arrive at Balikpapan Sepinnggan (BPN), which is located 4 miles from the city centre.

Plane

When flying to Balikpapan, you’ll arrive at Balikpapan Sepinnggan (BPN), which is located 4 miles from the city centre.

Airports near Balikpapan

AAPSamarinda APT Pranoto
BPNBalikpapan Sepinnggan
SRISamarinda

Airlines serving Balikpapan

KLM
Good (1,464 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,540 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,424 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,465 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (293 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,195 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,721 reviews)
China Airlines
Excellent (809 reviews)
Scoot
Good (319 reviews)
Batik Air
Good (82 reviews)
Garuda Indonesia
Excellent (87 reviews)
AirAsia
Good (229 reviews)
Oman Air
Excellent (116 reviews)
Batik Air
Good (29 reviews)
Royal Brunei Airlines
Good (9 reviews)
Indonesia AirAsia
Good (61 reviews)
IndiGo
Good (541 reviews)
Citilink
Excellent (6 reviews)
Lion Air
Good (29 reviews)
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Where to stay in Balikpapan

Average rates range from around $39 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $149 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Balikpapan

Most booked hotels in Balikpapan

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Swiss-Belhotel Balikpapan
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
$53+
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Hotel Neo+ Balikpapan By Aston
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
$39+
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Hiring a car in Balikpapan

Expect to pay $1.22 per litre in Balikpapan (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $14.64 and $19.52.

Expect to pay $1.22 per litre in Balikpapan (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $14.64 and $19.52.