Flying from Bangkok to Sultan Aji Muhamad Sulaiman Airport (BPN): What you need to know
There are a couple of main airports you can take off from in Bangkok. Check out your options departing from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) or Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) when reserving your flight from Bangkok to Sultan Aji Muhamad Sulaiman Airport (BPN).
Balikpapan is one hour ahead of Bangkok. Sultan Aji Muhamad Sulaiman Airport is located in Balikpapan, which runs on the UTC+8 timezone.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to catch your flight from Bangkok to BPN.
During peak travel periods, allow for longer wait times and show up earlier. Aim for at least two hours ahead for domestic flights and as much as four hours for international trips.
Airports in Bangkok
Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)
Stopovers are the perfect opportunity to break up your trip and perhaps even tour another city. When searching for cheap flights from Bangkok to BPN departing from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK), uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to get ideas for where to visit along the way. Popular options include:
Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)
Soekarno-Hatta International Airport (CGK)
Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS)
BKK is around 32 kilometres from central Bangkok. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 35 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the journey time to be around 1 hour 5 minutes.
Looking for a comfortable hotel near Suvarnabhumi Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Bangkok to Sultan Aji Muhamad Sulaiman Airport, these stays will have you sleeping a quick hop from check-in:
67.87% of flights departing from Suvarnabhumi Airport arrive at their destination on time.
Don Mueang International Airport (DMK)
Split up your flight from Bangkok to Sultan Aji Muhamad Sulaiman Airport with a stop so you can recharge or cross a new place off your list. Popular stopovers between Don Mueang International Airport and BPN are:
Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)
Soekarno-Hatta International Airport (CGK)
Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS)
On public transport, you can travel from central Bangkok to DMK in around 1 hour 5 minutes. The airport is roughly 27 kilometres away, and making the trip by car will take approximately 30 minutes.
Got a crack-of-dawn departure? Think about checking in to one of these hotels near Don Mueang International Airport the day before your Bangkok to BPN flight:
Looking at how often flights stay on schedule, Don Mueang International Airport has an on-time arrival performance of 66.48%.
About Sultan Aji Muhamad Sulaiman Airport (BPN)
Have a late flight from Bangkok to Sultan Aji Muhamad Sulaiman Airport? Don't let it leave you bleary-eyed. Check in to one of these hotels near BPN and turn out the lights sooner:
How to find the cheapest flights from Bangkok to Sultan Aji Muhamad Sulaiman Airport (BPN)
Rs39,683 is currently the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Bangkok to Sultan Aji Muhamad Sulaiman Airport. Return flights start at Rs76,826. These prices can change depending on availability and demand.
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to walk away with cheap flights from Bangkok to BPN if you book in advance. Airlines often have some excellent early bird deals.
The 'Whole month' search tool will show you the cheapest Bangkok to Sultan Aji Muhamad Sulaiman Airport tickets across every month. It's a good way to find a bargain if your dates aren't set in stone.
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The best time to fly from Bangkok to Sultan Aji Muhamad Sulaiman Airport (BPN)
Picture the kind of break you want when picking your flight dates. February is the quietest month to visit Balikpapan. August is when most people book flights from Bangkok to Sultan Aji Muhamad Sulaiman Airport (BPN), which may be ideal if you're after more excitement.
Lock in a Bangkok to BPN flight ticket departing in April if you want to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Balikpapan to range from 24ºC to 30ºC.
For cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Bangkok to Sultan Aji Muhamad Sulaiman Airport in January when temperatures are between 24ºC and 30ºC.
More about Balikpapan
After booking your flight from Bangkok to Sultan Aji Muhamad Sulaiman Airport, find a hotel that offers a good mix of location and comfort. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Balikpapan:
BSB Beach and Lamaru Beach are just two of the major attractions to put on your Balikpapan to-do list. Keep the sightseeing going at Bangkirai Bridge.
Explore more of Indonesia
You've seen Balikpapan, now it's time to discover more of Indonesia. Journey about 177 kilometres north-east to Bontang to tick off its must-visit sights. From Mangrove Board Walk to Beras Basah Beach and Masjid Al Aqsha, your itinerary will be busy.
Barabai is another well-known destination in Indonesia and is around 225 kilometres south-west of Balikpapan. No journey is complete without experiencing Masjid Al-Munawwarah Pajukungan, Masjid Shulaha and Mesjid Al Magfirah Batali.
