Search Flights from Balikpapan to Kuala Lumpur

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2 hour 10 min
Kuala Lumpur Intl. Airport

Cheapest Balikpapan Kuala Lumpur Flight Tickets

09 Jun 2024
from £4727

Transportation to Balikpapan Airport from the City Center

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.

Last Updated: 25 Sep 2018

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.

Last Updated: 10 Jun 2019

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. 

Last Updated: 18 Apr 2019

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Which airports can I use for Balikpapan-Kuala Lumpur flights?

For Balikpapan-Kuala Lumpur flights, you can use Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman Sepinggan Intl. Airport as departure airport, and Kuala Lumpur Intl. Airport, Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport, KL Sentral  Railway Station for arrival.

How many kilometers is the flight distance from Balikpapan-Kuala Lumpur and how long does the flight take?

The flight distance between Balikpapan-Kuala Lumpur is 1752 kilometers in total. The flight between the two cities takes 2 hour 10 minutes.

Which day is the most convenient for Balikpapan-Kuala Lumpur flights?

When the average prices are examined, the most suitable day for Balikpapan-Kuala Lumpur flights is Wednesday.

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