Question 1

How long does it take to travel from Medan to Balikpapan?

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A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Medan and Balikpapan takes around 5.1 hours.

Question 2

What is the flight distance between Medan and Balikpapan?

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The flight distance between Medan and Balikpapan is 2078 km.

Question 3

What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between Medan and Balikpapan?

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Several carriers operate flights between Medan and Balikpapan. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include Super Air Jet, Hahn Air Technologies, Lion Air.

Question 4

What are the most popular routes to and from Medan?

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Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Medan and Jakarta, Batam, Bandung, Denpasar, Surabaya, Pekanbaru, Padang, Bangkok, Banda Aceh, Lhokseumawe, Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, Yogyakarta, Palembang, Gunungsitoli, Makassar, Ho Chi Minh City, Sydney, Taipei, Auckland.

Question 5

What are the most popular routes to and from Balikpapan?

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Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Balikpapan and Kuala Lumpur, Jakarta, Singapore, Surabaya, Yogyakarta, Denpasar, Makassar, Perth, Kota Kinabalu, Bandung, Pangkalan Bun, Hong Kong, Bangkok, Brisbane, London, Johor Bahru, Semarang, Banjarmasin, Gold Coast, Ho Chi Minh City.

Question 6

What airports are near Medan?

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The main airport in Medan is Soewondo Air Force Base. It is also served by Kualanamu International, Silangit International.

Question 7

What airports are near Balikpapan?

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The main airport in Balikpapan is Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman. It is also served by Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman.

Question 8

Is it possible to combine flights, buses, and trains in one itinerary when traveling between Medan and Balikpapan?

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Yes, it's possible to combine different modes of transport between Medan and Balikpapan thanks to our Virtual Interlining technology. Making use of not only flights but also trains and buses between Medan and Balikpapan can give rise to new adventures. Read more about how Virtual Interlining works on Kiwi.com Stories.

Question 9

What is Virtual Interlining and how do I use it?

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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.

Question 10

Which airlines fly between Medan and Balikpapan?

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Currently, you can fly between Medan and Balikpapan with Lion Air, AirAsia, Batik Air, Super Air Jet, Citilink.

Question 11

When's the best time to travel between Medan and Balikpapan?

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If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Medan and Balikpapan, 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.

Question 12

What flights operate between Medan and Balikpapan?

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Traveling between Medan and Balikpapan, 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.

Question 13

How many airports are there near Medan?

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There are a number of airports in and around Medan. The main one is Soewondo Air Force Base and other nearby airports include Kualanamu International, Silangit International

Question 14

How many airports are there near Balikpapan?

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There are a number of airports in and around Balikpapan. The main one is Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman and other nearby airports include Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman.

Question 15

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Medan and Balikpapan depart?

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This depends on the airline's flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from Medan, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 16

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Medan and Balikpapan arrive?

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This depends on the airline's flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred arrival time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to arrive at Balikpapan, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Question 17

What time do flights between Medan and Balikpapan depart?

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This depends on the airline's flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from Medan, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 18

What time do flights between Medan and Balikpapan arrive?

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This depends on the airline's flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred arrival time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to arrive at Balikpapan, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Cheapest one-way trip	£133
Cheapest round-trip	£213
Average round-trip	£260
Includes rare itinerary	Travel hack
Nonstop flights in April	£121 – £190

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Airline	Mon 22.04	Tue 23.04	Wed 24.04	Thu 25.04	Fri 26.04	Sat 27.04	Sun 28.04
Lion Air	1	1	1	1	1	1	1
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Super Air Jet	---	---	---	---	---	---	---

Airline	Mon 29.04	Tue 30.04	Wed 01.05	Thu 02.05	Fri 03.05	Sat 04.05	Sun 05.05
Lion Air	1	1	1	1	1	1	1
Hahn Air Technologies	---	---	1	1	1	1	1
Super Air Jet	---	---	---	---	1	1	1

Airline	Mon 06.05	Tue 07.05	Wed 08.05	Thu 09.05	Fri 10.05	Sat 11.05	Sun 12.05
Lion Air	1	1	1	1	1	1	1
Hahn Air Technologies	1	1	1	1	1	1	1
Super Air Jet	1	1	1	1	1	1	1

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Name	Carrier code	IATA Code	Passport needed during booking	Online check-in available
Lion Air	LNI	JT	Yes	0 0
AirAsia	AXM	AK	No	0 0
Batik Air	BTK	ID	Yes	No
Super Air Jet	SJV	IU	Yes	No
Citilink	CTV	QG	Yes	No

Month	Average monthly max temperature	Average monthly min temperature
January	29°C	24°C
February	29°C	24°C
March	29°C	25°C
April	29°C	25°C
May	29°C	25°C
June	29°C	25°C
July	28°C	25°C
August	29°C	25°C
September	29°C	25°C
October	29°C	25°C
November	29°C	25°C
December	29°C	25°C