On this page, you can find and book flights from Medan to Balikpapan. The 2,092 km flight is operated regularly, with carriers offering an average of ~3 flights per week.
Most flights on this route are provided by JT and IU. Ticket prices fluctuate constantly, so to choose the best time for your trip, we recommend checking the price dynamics chart, as well as how to get to the departure airport and transportation from the arrival airport.
Below is a calendar of the lowest flight ticket prices for Medan — Balikpapan by day. Pick a convenient date and instantly see the fare. The cheapest flights on this route start from AED 614 in e, and the most expensive are around AED 1,073 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.
Medan → Balikpapan, average one-way price
| Month | Average price | Level | Month | Average price | Level | Month | Average price | Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | AED 439 | medium | May | AED 468 | high | Sep | AED 402 | low |
| Feb | AED 444 | medium | Jun | AED 468 | high | Oct | AED 439 | medium |
| Mar | AED 444 | medium | Jul | AED 468 | high | Nov | AED 383 | low |
| Apr | AED 477 | high | Aug | AED 468 | high | Dec | AED 406 | low |
Some values are estimated based on seasonality.
The climate in Balikpapan is characterized by consistently high temperatures around +30°C throughout the year. The highest rainfall occurs in March and November (up to 299 mm), while September is considered the driest period, with up to 10 dry days per month recorded.
The lowest airfares are observed in October, when flights can be booked AED 614. Prices peak in March—during this period, ticket costs increase and start AED 1,073, making it the most expensive month to fly.
August or September are the best times for a trip, as rainfall is minimal and ticket prices are moderate. We recommend avoiding March, when high flight costs coincide with the maximum intensity of tropical downpours.
On the Medan—Balikpapan route, regular flights are operated by Lion Air (JT) and Super Air Jet (IU). A total of about 3 flights per week are performed, including both direct flights and connecting routes. To explore the detailed schedule and choose suitable departure dates, please refer to the airline cards in the list below.
Flights Medan — Balikpapan depart from Kuala Namu 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.
Approximate direct flight time is about 3 hours, given the 2,092 km distance between the cities.
The main carriers operating on this route are Indonesian airlines Lion Air (JT) and Super Air Jet (IU).
Yes, both direct flights and options with one transfer are available on this route, providing a stable connection between the regions.
Flights from Medan arrive at Balikpapan's main airport—Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman (BPN).
Ticket prices are dynamic and seasonal. You can always check the current minimums and best offers for the coming months in the low-price calendar on this page.
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