On this page, you can book flight tickets from Balikpapan to Kuala Lumpur. Covering a distance of 1,756 km, this flight is operated on average 4 times a week, making it easy to plan your trip between Indonesia and Malaysia.
Regular service is provided by MH and AK airlines. Ticket prices are dynamic, so we recommend using the low-price calendar and price dynamics chart to find the best dates. You can also check out various ways of getting to Kuala Lumpur from the airport.
The table shows direct flights Balikpapan → Kuala Lumpur on the selected date. The flight takes approximately 2 h 55 min. Regular flights are operated by AirAsia and Malaysia Airline. Departures from Sultan Aji Muhamad Sulaiman Airport airports, arrivals at Kuala Lumpur International Airport and Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah 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 — Kuala Lumpur by day. Pick a convenient date and instantly see the fare. The cheapest flights on this route start from AED 293 in b, and the most expensive are around AED 391 in r. 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 → Kuala Lumpur, average one-way price
| Month | Average price | Level | Month | Average price | Level | Month | Average price | Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | AED 536 | high | May | AED 428 | medium | Sep | AED 433 | medium |
| Feb | AED 373 | low | Jun | AED 512 | high | Oct | AED 382 | low |
| Mar | AED 363 | low | Jul | AED 522 | high | Nov | AED 359 | low |
| Apr | AED 410 | medium | Aug | AED 442 | medium | Dec | AED 550 | high |
Some values are estimated based on seasonality.
Kuala Lumpur maintains consistently hot weather, with maximum temperatures reaching 31.2°C in March. The wettest month is November, with rainfall of 374.32 mm, while a relative lull occurs in July, which sees 11 dry days.
The lowest airfare was recorded for November, starting AED 293. During peak periods, such as December or August, ticket prices increase and start AED 391 or AED 382, respectively.
July is considered the best time to fly: it offers a great compromise between lower rainfall and an affordable price starting AED 358. It is recommended to avoid November if high chances of heavy downpours are a concern for you.
Flights from Balikpapan to Kuala Lumpur are operated by two main airlines: Malaysia Airlines and AirAsia. There are direct flights on this route, with a total of about 4 per week. You can find details regarding the schedule and specific departure days in the interactive list of carriers below.
Flights Balikpapan — Kuala Lumpur depart from Sultan Aji Muhamad Sulaiman Airport and arrive at Kuala Lumpur International Airport and Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport. Below are pages for the cities, countries, and airports on the route: airlines, schedules, and travel guides.
With an average distance of 1,756 km, a direct flight takes approximately 2 hours 10 minutes.
Regular flights are provided by Malaysia Airlines and AirAsia.
Yes, there are direct flights on this route, operated on average 4 times a week.
Prices change constantly depending on demand; you can find the current minimum for the coming months in the low-price calendar on this page.
Flights from Balikpapan arrive at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL).
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