On this page, you can book flights from Tarakan to Balikpapan. The distance between the cities is 511 km, and the traffic intensity reaches 15 flights per week.
Direct air service is provided by carriers IU, QG, and QZ. Ticket prices are dynamic, so use the low price calendar and price chart to choose the optimal date. Before your trip, check how to get to Tarakan airport and how to get from Balikpapan airport.
The table shows direct flights Tarakan → Balikpapan on the selected date. The flight takes approximately 1 h 10 min. Regular flights are operated by Super Air Jet, Citilink and Indonesia AirAsia. Departures from Juwata 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 Tarakan — Balikpapan by day. Pick a convenient date and instantly see the fare. The cheapest flights on this route start from AED 222 in y, and the most expensive are around AED 352 in a. 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.
In Balikpapan, high temperatures persist throughout the year, peaking at 30.5°C in April. The highest rainfall occurs in March, with up to 29 wet days per month.
The most budget-friendly month to fly is July, with prices starting AED 260. The peak for prices is in February, when the minimum fare increases to AED 352.
The optimal time for a trip is considered to be August or September, when rainfall decreases and tickets can be found AED 272. It is recommended to avoid November due to high humidity.
Three airlines operate on this route: Super Air Jet (IU), Citilink (QG), and AirAsia Indonesia (QZ). Most flights are direct, providing a stable connection between the cities. Review the current schedule and flight options in the list below by selecting a specific carrier's card.
Flights Tarakan — Balikpapan depart from Juwata 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.
The approximate travel time for a direct flight is about 1 hour, considering the 511 km distance between the cities.
Regular flights are operated by IU (Super Air Jet), QG (Citilink), and QZ (AirAsia Indonesia).
Yes, there are about 15 direct flights per week on this route, allowing you to choose a convenient departure time without transfers.
Flights from Tarakan arrive at Balikpapan Airport (BPN), officially known as Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman Sepinggan International Airport.
The lowest fares are usually available when booking in advance. To find the best price, use the low price calendar on this page.
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