On this page, you can book flights for the Balikpapan — Surabaya route. The 806 km flight is operated regularly, with about 61 flights per week.
Direct service is provided by Lion Air, Super Air Jet, and Pelita Air. Before booking, we recommend checking the price dynamics chart and exploring how to get to Balikpapan airport and how to get from Surabaya airport.
The table shows direct flights Balikpapan → Surabaya on the selected date. The flight takes approximately 1 h 30 min. Regular flights are operated by Lion Air, Super Air Jet, Citilink and Pelita Air. Departures from Sultan Aji Muhamad Sulaiman Airport airports, arrivals at Juanda International Airport.
For each flight, the following details are shown: departure time (local), arrival city and airport, flight number and airline, terminal or gate, and status. Click on a flight to open its details and go to ticket search. To view flights on a different day, change the date above the table.
Below is a calendar of the lowest flight ticket prices for Balikpapan — Surabaya by day. Pick a convenient date and instantly see the fare. The cheapest flights on this route start from AED 300 in b, and the most expensive are around AED 472 in n. If your travel dates are flexible, the calendar will help you find the best price for your preferred period. To view round-trip fares, switch to the "Round trip" tab above the calendar, select your departure date — and the right-hand calendar will highlight the lowest prices for return flights on each day.
Balikpapan → Surabaya, average one-way price
| Month | Average price | Level | Month | Average price | Level | Month | Average price | Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | AED 271 | medium | May | AED 326 | high | Sep | AED 246 | low |
| Feb | AED 241 | low | Jun | AED 301 | high | Oct | AED 241 | low |
| Mar | AED 251 | low | Jul | AED 291 | medium | Nov | AED 246 | low |
| Apr | AED 311 | high | Aug | AED 266 | medium | Dec | AED 316 | high |
Some values are estimated based on seasonality.
The climate in Surabaya is characterized by consistently high temperatures, peaking in October (up to 32.6°C). The wettest period falls in January and February, when the number of rainy days reaches nearly 30 per month.
The lowest flight cost is recorded in November and is AED 300. The highest fares are observed in March, when prices start AED 471.
In terms of both savings and weather conditions, August is the optimal choice: the dry season coincides with affordable prices starting AED 313. It is better to avoid the period from December to March due to intense tropical downpours.
There are 5 airlines operating on this route, with the majority of flights being handled by Lion Air, Super Air Jet, and Citilink. Most flights are direct, providing a quick connection between cities without unnecessary transfers. Detailed information on departure times and route options can be found in the interactive list below.
Flights Balikpapan — Surabaya depart from Sultan Aji Muhamad Sulaiman Airport and arrive at Juanda International Airport. Below are pages for the cities, countries, and airports on the route: airlines, schedules, and travel guides.
The approximate travel time for a direct flight is about 1 hour 10 minutes, given the 806 km distance between the cities.
Regular service is provided by Lion Air, Pelita Air, Super Air Jet, Citilink, and Indonesia AirAsia.
Yes, several direct flights operate daily on this route, allowing you to reach your destination without any layovers.
Flight prices are constantly changing; you can always check the current minimum prices for your dates in the low price calendar on this page.
All flights from Balikpapan arrive at Juanda International Airport (SUB), which serves Surabaya.
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