Cheap Flights from Kota Kinabalu to Balikpapan

There are no direct flights from Kota Kinabalu to Balikpapan being operated at present. Should you wish to travel from Kota Kinabalu to Balikpapan, 1 or more stops will be required.

Flight Routes

You will find alternative routes from Kota Kinabalu to Balikpapan that require 1 or more stops. On some occassions the timing may be more convenient or a quicker route. The table below shows some of the alternative route that are possible.

Alternative routes to Balikpapan

As a substitute, you will discover that Bandar Seri Begwan International Airport also give flights to Balikpapan which could be more fitting for you. Bandar Seri Begwan International Airport has around 3 flights a week though you will find the number of flights vary from month to month so check with the airline currier for the most up to date information.

If you wish to look at this alternative solution then remember Bandar Seri Begawan is around 166 kilometers (103 miles) from Kota Kinabalu. Choosing this root would probably require you look at alternative travel arrangement or look at alternative airport parking where costs could vary from airport parking provided at Kota Kinabalu. More information can be found at Flights from Bandar Seri Begawan to Balikpapan. Flights to Balikpapan are also available from Bandar Seri Begwan International Airport; 1 flight a day depart from the airport.

Arriving at Balikpapan

Hiring a car at Balikpapan can be expensive if you book on arrival so we would recommend booking in advanced. Car hire is generally cheaper to pre book and you can find some of the best deals on our page. If you are being collected then they can made use of our Balikpapan Airport Arrivals page which provides upto the minute information on your flights status.

Make an allowance for the time difference when you arrive at Balikpapan. Balikpapan has a time zone of GMT -8.0 compared to the time zone of Kota Kinabalu which is GMT +8.0.

The center of Balikpapan is situated about 8 km (5 miles) from Sepingan Airport. If you are traveling into the city then you should find it easy with taxis and alternative transport positioned at the airport. Accommodation in Balikpapan should be easy to find if you are looking for a place to stay. The population of Balikpapan itself is more than 433,900 so there will be a number of hostels and hotels available although its always advised to sort you accommodation out before you depart.