This page features flight tickets for the Makassar — Balikpapan route. The distance between the cities is 520 km, with approximately 25 scheduled flights operating on this route weekly.
Flights are operated by JT, GA, and IU. Ticket prices are dynamic, so we recommend using the low-price calendar to find the best deals. You can also find information here on how to get to the departure airport and how to get from the airport to your destination.
The table shows direct flights Makassar → Balikpapan on the selected date. The flight takes approximately 1 h 10 min. Regular flights are operated by Lion Air, Super Air Jet, Batik Air Indonesia and Garuda. Departures from Sultan Hasanuddin International Airport airports, arrivals at Sultan Aji Muhamad Sulaiman 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 Makassar — Balikpapan by day. Pick a convenient date and instantly see the fare. The cheapest flights on this route start from AED 290 in y, and the most expensive are around AED 372 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.
Makassar → Balikpapan, average one-way price
| Month | Average price | Level | Month | Average price | Level | Month | Average price | Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | AED 196 | medium | May | AED 217 | medium | Sep | AED 186 | low |
| Feb | AED 175 | low | Jun | AED 268 | high | Oct | AED 175 | low |
| Mar | AED 182 | low | Jul | AED 272 | high | Nov | AED 206 | medium |
| Apr | AED 258 | high | Aug | AED 217 | medium | Dec | AED 268 | high |
Some values are estimated based on seasonality.
The climate in Balikpapan is consistently hot throughout the year, with temperatures around 30°C. March is considered the rainiest month (up to 299 mm of precipitation), while a relative decrease in humidity and more sunny days are observed in August and September.
The lowest flight prices are recorded in July — from AED 290. The peak price period occurs in March, when the minimum ticket price increases to AED 372.
The best time to travel is September, which combines moderate rainfall with affordable fares. It is advisable to avoid flying in March due to the high probability of heavy rain and seasonal price increases.
Five airlines operate on this route, with the main carriers being Lion Air, Garuda Indonesia, and Super Air Jet. Most flights are direct, ensuring quick travel between the cities. About 25 weekly departures are available; a detailed schedule and flight options by day of the week are provided in the interactive list below.
Flights Makassar — Balikpapan depart from Sultan Hasanuddin International Airport and arrive at Sultan Aji Muhamad Sulaiman Airport. Below are pages for the cities, countries, and airports on the route: airlines, schedules, and travel guides.
A direct flight on this route takes approximately 1 hour. The flight distance between the cities is 520 km.
Scheduled flights are operated by carriers such as Lion Air (JT), Garuda Indonesia (GA), Super Air Jet (IU), Citilink (QG), and Batik Air (ID).
Yes, there are approximately 25 direct flights per week on this route, providing convenient non-stop travel.
Flight prices change constantly depending on flight occupancy. You can check the current minimum prices for your dates in the low-price calendar on this page.
Flights from Makassar arrive at Balikpapan's Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman Sepinggan International Airport (BPN).
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