Book cheap flights to Balikpapan

Compare cheap flights to Balikpapan (Indonesia) on Opodo, all in one search. View airlines, times, layovers and fares, then filter by departure time or journey length to find the best flight for you.

The lowest fare to Balikpapan booked on Opodo in recent days was £72. Use this as a guide only, as the final price will vary depending on your travel dates and how far in advance you book.

Royal Brunei is the airline most often chosen by travellers heading to Balikpapan.

The ideal time to visit Balikpapan may well come down to the weather you prefer. In Balikpapan, average temperatures sit at around 0ºC during the hottest months and 0ºC during the coldest ones. Keep this in mind when deciding when to fly, what to pack and how to spend your time once you arrive.

Royal Brunei flies direct to Balikpapan. Non-stop routes are available from the following cities:

• Denpasar-Bali with Royal Brunei
• Makassar with Royal Brunei
• Singapore with Scoot

You can also fly to Balikpapan making a stop along the way with airlines such as Malaysia Airlines. Here are some of the departure cities and the airline serving each route:

• London with Malaysia Airlines
• London with Air Asia
• London with Air Asia

A handful of simple checks can help you cut the cost of your trip to Balikpapan:

• Flexible dates: look at a few different departure days before you decide. Flying a day earlier or later can sometimes make a real difference to the price.
• Nearby airports: it's worth weighing up the alternatives. A smaller airport not too far from Balikpapan might be cheaper to fly into than the main one.
• Baggage: check what's included with each fare before you confirm. Knowing your allowance ahead of time means no nasty surprises at the airport.

Before you set off, double-check Indonesia's entry requirements and leave yourself plenty of time to get your paperwork in order.

Don't forget that adding a hotel to your booking unlocks exclusive discounts on your stay. You can add car hire to the same booking too, and you may find further savings by bundling it with your flights and accommodation.