On this page, you can find and buy flight tickets from Balikpapan to Manado. The distance between the cities is 938 km, and direct air service is provided approximately once a week.
Flights on this route are operated by Super Air Jet (IU). Before booking, we recommend checking how to get to the airport of departure and planning your route from the airport to your destination, as well as using the price chart to find the best offers.
The table shows direct flights Balikpapan → Manado on the selected date. The flight takes approximately 7 h 25 min. Regular flights are operated by Super Air Jet. Departures from Sultan Aji Muhamad Sulaiman Airport airports, arrivals at Sam Ratulangi 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 — Manado by day. Pick a convenient date and instantly see the fare. The cheapest flights on this route start from AED 373 in r, and the most expensive are around AED 477 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 → Manado, average one-way price
| Month | Average price | Level | Month | Average price | Level | Month | Average price | Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | AED 419 | medium | May | AED 396 | medium | Sep | AED 373 | medium |
| Feb | AED 396 | medium | Jun | AED 466 | high | Oct | AED 349 | low |
| Mar | AED 373 | medium | Jul | AED 512 | high | Nov | AED 349 | low |
| Apr | AED 373 | medium | Aug | AED 349 | low | Dec | AED 466 | high |
Some values are estimated based on seasonality.
The climate in Manado is equatorial and consistently warm: October is considered the hottest month, with an average temperature of 28.9°C. The rainiest period occurs in December, with up to 30 days of precipitation, while June sees the highest volume of rainfall.
The most budget-friendly month for flying is December, with ticket prices starting AED 373. Peak prices are recorded in June, when minimum fares start AED 477. In other months, such as September and October, prices remain around AED 392.
September is considered the optimal time for booking: it is a period with moderate rainfall and affordable prices. We recommend avoiding June if your goal is to save as much as possible on your flight, as tickets are most expensive at the beginning of summer.
Regular service on this route is provided by Super Air Jet (IU). Currently, there is approximately one direct flight per week connecting these two cities. A detailed schedule, departure times, and flight options are available in the interactive list below, where you can choose the most convenient date.
Flights Balikpapan — Manado depart from Sultan Aji Muhamad Sulaiman Airport and arrive at Sam Ratulangi International Airport. Below are pages for the cities, countries, and airports on the route: airlines, schedules, and travel guides.
A direct flight covering a distance of approximately 938 km takes about 1 hour and 15 minutes. The exact time depends on the aircraft type and weather conditions on the day of departure.
The main carrier on this route is Super Air Jet (IU), which operates regular flights between the cities.
Yes, direct flights are available, though they do not operate every day. On average, there is about one departure per week on this route.
Flight prices are dynamic and depend on the season. Currently, minimum fares start from 8,000 ₽; you can check the latest prices for your dates in the calendar on this page.
All flights on this route arrive at Manado International Airport (MDC).
To find the best deals, we recommend monitoring prices 1.5–2 months before your planned trip and using the price dynamics chart.
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