Flying from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Sultan Aji Muhamad Sulaiman Airport (BPN): what you need to know
Balikpapan is three hours behind Melbourne and is in the UTC+8 timezone.
To ensure you get on your MEL to BPN flight, leave plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Travelling during a peak month like January? Public holidays and other popular periods can result in longer queues at airport checkpoints. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Sultan Aji Muhamad Sulaiman Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or maybe even explore a new city along the way. Here's where you can stop between MEL and BPN:
Ngurah Rai International Airport
Kuala Lumpur International Airport
Soekarno-Hatta International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Sultan Aji Muhamad Sulaiman Airport (BPN)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Sultan Aji Muhamad Sulaiman Airport flight is R 3,169. A return plane ticket right now is R 8,625. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
It's usually best to book ahead of time if you're hoping to get cheap tickets from MEL to BPN. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.
If you're flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' search function. It'll find the cheapest price across the month when looking for a flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Sultan Aji Muhamad Sulaiman Airport.
Save time searching for cheap flights from MEL to BPN by setting up a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification through the app when fares go down.
Tailor your trip using filters. Pick your arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Sultan Aji Muhamad Sulaiman Airport.
Handy information about Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
67.71% of flights that take off from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport arrive at their destination on time.
Central Melbourne to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport is around 24 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 30 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
The journey when using public transport typically takes 40 minutes.
Need a convenient hotel close to MEL? If you're boarding an early flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Sultan Aji Muhamad Sulaiman Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Sultan Aji Muhamad Sulaiman Airport (BPN)
If you're coming in on a late Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Sultan Aji Muhamad Sulaiman Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing shortly after at one of these accommodation options near BPN:
Getting from Sultan Aji Muhamad Sulaiman Airport (BPN) to central Balikpapan
Sultan Aji Muhamad Sulaiman Airport to the centre of Balikpapan has a drive time of about 40 minutes. It's approximately 23 kilometres away.
When to fly to Sultan Aji Muhamad Sulaiman Airport (BPN)
August is the busiest month for flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Sultan Aji Muhamad Sulaiman Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, travel to Balikpapan in February.
When reserving your flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Sultan Aji Muhamad Sulaiman Airport, consider the kind of weather you enjoy. April is the warmest month in Balikpapan, with the temperature ranging from 24ºC (75ºF) to 30ºC (86ºF).
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from MEL to BPN in January. Temperatures average between 24ºC (75ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF) then.
Explore more of Indonesia
You've done Balikpapan, now it's time to discover more of Indonesia. Journey about 354 kilometres south-west to Banjarmasin to check off its top attractions. From Sultan Suriansyah Mosque to Wasaka Museum and Masjid Raya Sabilal Muhtadin Banjarmasin, your itinerary will be busy.
Around 80 kilometres north-east of Balikpapan, Samarinda is another essential stop in Indonesia. Start your sightseeing at Puncak Bukit Raudah, Puncak Wiratama and Simpang Tiga Slamet Riyadi.
