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Search Flights from Balikpapan to Kuala Lumpur

Popular Airport

Kuala Lumpur Intl. Airport

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Approximate Flight Duration

2 hour 10 min

Approximate Travel Distance

1752 Km

Cheapest Balikpapan to Kuala Lumpur Flight Tickets

Batik Air
8 Jan, Wed
02:50 PM
Balikpapan - Kuala Lumpur
1 stop
21h 30m
BPN-KUL
7.402 TL
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Transportation to Airport from Balikpapan City Center

Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman Sepinggan Intl. Airport

You can get on a bus for travelling to the airport from Balikpapan city center. Using a taxi is a more expensive alternative but if you want a fast and comfortable travel, you can choose this option. If you rent a car, you can freely travel to anywhere in the city during your visit.

Taxi

You can easily find a taxi in the city center or ask your hotel to call a taxi for you. Travelling to the airport by taxi takes about 15 minutes.

Car Rental

There are many car rental companies offering car rental services in Balikpapan city center. Your hotel can help you to find a reliable company. You can reach the airport in about 20 minutes by following the road JI. Kolonel Syarifudin Yoes.

Bus

Bus is a commonly used transportation vehicle in Balikpapan. Nine separate bus routes departing from different points of the city carry passengers to the airport. You can choose the bus route that is the most convenient for you and take the road to the airport.

Airport Information

The airport, which is the 6th biggest airport of Indonesia, is located in the western part of the Makassar Strait. There is a hotel next to the airport. The airport has also services like restaurant and store. There are restaurants, cafes and banks around the airport. There is a cinema which has a capacity of 15 people and it offers free service every day from 07:00 am to 09:00 pm.

Transportation to Kuala Lumpur City Center from Airport

Kuala Lumpur Intl. Airport

KLIA is located about 45 km from the city center and offers passengers a variety of transportation methods to get to the city. Each one of these methods of transportation offer their own advantages. From KLIA you can get to the city center by taxi, bus, train, or rental car.  

Taxi

One of the fastest ways to get to the city center from KLIA is by taxi. Taxis are located at the airport terminal building and licensed and operated by the Airport Limo Company. Taxis are an easy transportation alternative to get to the city center. For more information regarding the fare go to the Airport Limo counters located right before the exit at the domestic arrivals gate or international arrivals gate.

Bus

Another method of transportation you can use to get to the city center is by bus. Buses are a more affordable option and they travel to various locations in the city center. There are public buses accessible at the airport as well as express buses.

Train

You can use the Express Rail Link (ERL) trains to get to the city center from KLIA. The train is accessible from the airport terminal buildings and provides both an affordable and comfortable method of transportation to the city. There are two lines that run from the airport to the city, the KLIA Ekspres and KLIA Transit.

Rental Car

Renting a car is a fast and easy way to get to the city center. There are various rental car companies that are located at the airport. Renting a car is not only a comfortably transportation alternative to get to the city but also a great alternative to get around in the city as well. Rental car companies that you can choose from include Kasina Baru, Hertz, Pantas, Mayflower, Orix, Insas Pacific and Avis.


Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport

Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport was the main international airport of Kuala Lumpur, until Kuala Lumpur International Airport was opened. Today Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport serves general aviation and turboprop flights. The airport is used for charter flights and domestic and international turboprop flights. Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport is located about 30 km from the Kuala Lumpur city center.

Taxi

Taxis are the fastest method of transportation to get to the city center. Taxi fares are calculated based on the kilometers traveled. Taxis are readily available in the terminal building.

Bus

Buses are an economical transportation alternative to get to the city center. You can easily travel to the city by bus. Buses depart at certain hours so make sure to find out the schedule at the airport. 

Weather in Kuala Lumpur

DayMin - Max
MondayMin 26ºC - Max 31ºC
TuesdayMin 24ºC - Max 32ºC
WednesdayMin 24ºC - Max 31ºC
ThursdayMin 24ºC - Max 30ºC
FridayMin 24ºC - Max 31ºC

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