Travelling from Vancouver to Balikpapan Sepinggan Airport (BPN): What you need to know
Balikpapan is 16 hours ahead of Vancouver. Balikpapan Sepinggan Airport is located in Balikpapan, which runs on the UTC+8 timezone.
Leave enough time to make your flight from Vancouver to BPN. As a general rule, turn up two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Be prepared for longer queues during popular months such as July and other peak periods. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure will give you plenty of time for security and boarding.
Airports in Vancouver
Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
Located around 13 kilometres from the centre of Vancouver, YVR can be reached in about 25 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport will take roughly 25 minutes.
Want a relaxed start to your journey? Stay near Vancouver International Airport. Whether you've booked an early flight from Vancouver to Balikpapan Sepinggan Airport or aren't a fan of being rushed, these hotels are the ideal choice:
72% of flights that depart Vancouver International Airport arrive at their destination on schedule.
Vancouver Coal Harbour Seaplane Base (CXH)
With public transport, you can travel from central Vancouver to CXH in around 10 minutes. The terminal is roughly 2 kilometres away, and getting there by car takes approximately 5 minutes.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before boarding your Vancouver to BPN flight? Kick back in a hotel near Vancouver Coal Harbour Seaplane Base before your trip officially starts. These stays are expecting you:
Abbotsford International Airport (YXX)
From the centre of Vancouver, YXX is around 72 kilometres away. It takes roughly 1 hour 20 minutes to get there by car and 2 hours 30 minutes or so if you're on public transport.
Make catching an early Vancouver to Balikpapan Sepinggan Airport flight the easiest part of your journey. Stay at one of these accommodation options near Abbotsford International Airport and get to your boarding gate feeling relaxed and unhurried:
Flights that leave from YXX arrive at their final stop within the expected time frame 68% of the time.
About Balikpapan Sepinggan Airport (BPN)
Reserve a hotel close to BPN if you're catching a late flight from Vancouver to Balikpapan Sepinggan Airport. Check in to one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Getting from Balikpapan Sepinggan Airport (BPN) to central Balikpapan
Balikpapan Sepinggan Airport is around 13 kilometres from central Balikpapan. It takes around 25 minutes or so to get to the city by car.
Travelling by public transport typically takes 40 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Vancouver to Balikpapan Sepinggan Airport (BPN)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Vancouver to Balikpapan Sepinggan Airport is Rs150,057. For a return flight on this route, the best price is Rs280,726. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
Booking in advance is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from Vancouver to BPN. Fares tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer your departure date, the more expensive your ticket may be.
Cheap Vancouver to Balikpapan Sepinggan Airport tickets are easier to find when you have flexibility in your schedule. Try using the 'Whole month' search tool to compare fares across the month and then fly out on the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from Vancouver to Balikpapan Sepinggan Airport (BPN)
July is the quietest month for flights from Vancouver to Balikpapan Sepinggan Airport (BPN), while November is the busiest. Pick the best time to visit Balikpapan based on whether you want a laid-back vibe or a lively atmosphere.
Lock in a Vancouver to BPN plane ticket departing in April if you want to explore the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Balikpapan to range from 24ºC to 30ºC.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Vancouver to Balikpapan Sepinggan Airport in January when temperatures are between 24ºC and 30ºC.
More about Balikpapan
Start your Balikpapan trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. After booking your flight from Vancouver to Balikpapan Sepinggan Airport, check out our range of hotels including:
There are so many things to do and see in this city, it can be hard to know where to start. BSB Beach, Lamaru Beach and Bangkirai Bridge are leading attractions which should feature on every Balikpapan itinerary.
Explore more of Indonesia
You've done Balikpapan, now it's time to discover other corners of Indonesia. Journey around 177 kilometres northeast to Bontang to check off its leading sights. From Lembah Permai Adventure PARK to Mangrove Board Walk and Beras Basah Beach, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
Barabai is another must-experience destination in Indonesia and is around 225 kilometres southwest of Balikpapan. No trip is complete without seeing Masjid Shulaha, Masjid Al-Munawwarah Pajukungan and Mesjid Al Magfirah Batali.
