Cheap flights from Balikpapan, Indonesia to Seoul, South Korea

Flights starting at £195. Choose between VietJet Air, Lion Air, or Tway Airlines to find the best price.

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Book your trip to arrive at Incheon International, or Gimpo International. The most popular airlines for this route are VietJet Air, Lion Air, Tway Airlines, Indonesia AirAsia, and Citilink. Balikpapan and Seoul have 401 direct flights per week. When you arrive at Seoul, consider visiting Changdeokgung Palace Complex, South Korea, Songdo, and N Seoul Tower.

Check-in for a flight from Balikpapan to Seoul

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during bookingOnline check-in available
VietJet AirVJCVJYesNo
Lion AirLNIJTYes0
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Tway AirlinesTWBTWYes0
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Indonesia AirAsiaAWQQZYes0
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CitilinkCTVQGYesNo

South Korea COVID-19 travel restrictions

Latest COVID-19 travel restrictions in South Korea – 03/2023
Your trip summary

Most travelers from Indonesia can enter South Korea, but there are restrictions.

Departure

Travel restrictions
  • Travel is allowed
  • Proof of pre-departure COVID-19 test is not required
  • Quarantine is not required
Visa requirements
  • Visitor visa
Forms and documents
  • Proof of COVID-19 vaccination is not required for South Korea
  • Recommended pre-entry Q-code registration
  • Re-entry permit is required for long-term foreign residents

Return

Visa requirements
  • Visitor visa
Forms and documents
  • Mandatory proof of COVID-19 vaccination for Indonesia
  • Mandatory electronic customs declaration
  • Mandatory SATUSEHAT App
Additional information
  • Masks are mandatory in certain settings
  • Mandatory health screening on arrival

Information is provided as guidance only and accurate at the time of publishing. Always check government websites and airline materials before booking and traveling.

Learn more about COVID-19 restrictions in South Korea in our dedicated Stories article.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular routes to and from Balikpapan?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Balikpapan and Kuala Lumpur, Jakarta, Denpasar, Surabaya, Singapore, Yogyakarta, Ho Chi Minh City, Bandung, Adelaide, Perth, Labuan Bajo, Hanoi, Semarang, Pekanbaru, Manado, Pontianak, Praya, Lombok, Bangkok, Da Nang, Kota Kinabalu.
What are the most popular routes to and from Seoul?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Seoul and Hong Kong, Bangkok, Singapore, Taipei, Manila, Sydney, Ho Chi Minh City, Kaohsiung, Hanoi, Melbourne, London, Angeles, Kuala Lumpur, New Delhi, Chiang Mai, Tokyo, Cebu, Kota Kinabalu, Brisbane, Cairns.
What airports are near Balikpapan?
The main airport in Balikpapan is Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman. It is also served by Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman.
What airports are near Seoul?
The main airport in Seoul is Incheon International. It is also served by Daegu International, Wonju, Cheongju International, Gunsan, Yangyang International.
Is it possible to combine flights, buses, and trains in one itinerary when traveling between Balikpapan and Seoul?
Yes, it's possible to combine different modes of transport between Balikpapan and Seoul thanks to our Virtual Interlining technology. Making use of not only flights but also trains and buses between Balikpapan and Seoul can give rise to new adventures. Read more about how Virtual Interlining works on Kiwi.com Stories.
What is Virtual Interlining and how do I use it?
Virtual Interlining provides a revolutionary way of traveling. You can combine different modes of transport like flights, trains, and buses into one itinerary. And this often saves money. Thanks to the world's largest carrier database, the Kiwi.com search function enables anyone to mix and match different modes of transport easily.
Which airlines fly between Balikpapan and Seoul?
Currently, you can fly between Balikpapan and Seoul with VietJet Air, Lion Air, Tway Airlines, Indonesia AirAsia, Citilink.
When's the best time to travel between Balikpapan and Seoul?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Balikpapan and Seoul, you can enter a date range into the departure and return fields. Most carriers on the Kiwi.com website allow you to search and book up to six months from the day of your search. Order the search results by the best, cheapest, or fastest route, or find the cheapest outbound and return combination in the pricing table.
What flights operate between Balikpapan and Seoul?
Traveling between Balikpapan and Seoul, you can choose between direct (nonstop) flights or flights with one or more stops. You can select the number of stops on your journey, including an overnight stopover, and the duration of the stopover. What's more, you can also select where you want to have your stopover. Want to say "Hi" to a friend in another city en route to your destination? Or fancy a quick round of shopping? Go Multi-City or Nomad and add places to your search that you wish to visit.
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