Flying from Sultan Aji Muhamad Sulaiman Airport (BPN) to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL): what you need to know
Around 3 hours is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Sultan Aji Muhamad Sulaiman Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport.
Kuala Lumpur's timezone is UTC+8, which is the same as Balikpapan.
Flights from BPN to KUL start at 11:55 — the earliest with AirAsia. The last service of the day is at 22:55 with Malaysia Airlines. Overall, there are 42 weekly Sultan Aji Muhamad Sulaiman Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport flights.
Your BPN to KUL flight won't wait if you're late, so get to the airport with time to spare. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
You'll likely experience bigger queues in popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will give you ample time for security and boarding.
AirAsia is your gateway to discovering Kuala Lumpur (and perhaps some other great parts of Malaysia!). Browse the direct flights from Sultan Aji Muhamad Sulaiman Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport offered by this popular airline.
The airline with the highest booking volume on this route is AirAsia.
AirAsia is the most punctual carrier that operates BPN to KUL flights.
If you want to break up your flight, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Sultan Aji Muhamad Sulaiman Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between BPN and KUL:
Soekarno-Hatta International Airport
Juanda International Airport
Ngurah Rai International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Sultan Aji Muhamad Sulaiman Airport (BPN) to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)
At the moment, R 1,077 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Sultan Aji Muhamad Sulaiman Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is R 2,299. Remember that fares may change due to demand when booking.
Book five months before flying. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap tickets from BPN to KUL.
April is the cheapest month for flights from Sultan Aji Muhamad Sulaiman Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport. If you want to fly during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares for every month.
There's no need to check every day to see if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll send you an update as soon as there's a change in price on cheap flights from BPN to KUL.
Choose your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Sultan Aji Muhamad Sulaiman Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport.
Handy information about Sultan Aji Muhamad Sulaiman Airport (BPN)
Sultan Aji Muhamad Sulaiman Airport is around 23 kilometres from central Balikpapan. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 40 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Searching for a handy hotel near BPN? If you've booked an early flight from Sultan Aji Muhamad Sulaiman Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)
Consider booking a hotel close to KUL if you have a late Sultan Aji Muhamad Sulaiman Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport flight. Settle into one of these accommodation options and make your arrival easier:
Say yes to new adventures by picking up a Kuala Lumpur International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from ASIA CAR, Paradise or GoSoCar and experience the lesser-explored corners of Kuala Lumpur and beyond.
To secure the lowest price, book your ride from Kuala Lumpur International Airport about four weeks before you set off.
Getting from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) to central Kuala Lumpur
From Kuala Lumpur International Airport, Kuala Lumpur is approximately 64 kilometres away. It takes around 1 hour 5 minutes to drive to the centre.
It takes roughly 4 hours 30 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
When to fly to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)
August is the most popular month for flights from Sultan Aji Muhamad Sulaiman Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport. For a quieter experience, visit Kuala Lumpur in February.
The warmest month in Kuala Lumpur is March, with the temperature ranging between 21ºC (70ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF). Book your flights from Sultan Aji Muhamad Sulaiman Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
Look for cheap tickets from BPN to KUL in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 21ºC (70ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF) on average.
Explore more of Malaysia
You've done Kuala Lumpur, now it's time to discover other corners of Malaysia. Travel around 338 kilometres north to Kota Bharu to tick off its must-visit sights. From Pantai Cahaya Bulan to Siti Khadijah Market and Handicraft Village and Craft Museum, Kelantan, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
Your trip through Malaysia wouldn't be as memorable without a stop in Kampung Baru Subang. Simflightkl is a highlight in this destination, which is around 18 kilometres west of Kuala Lumpur.
