Balikpapan travel guide
Balikpapan Tourism | Balikpapan Guide
You're Going to Love Balikpapan
With a population of 433 866, Balikpapan is the largest city in East Kalimantan, Indonesia by the number of inhabitants. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Balikpapan has to offer.
When to visit Balikpapan
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Balikpapan in January, when the average temperature is 27 °C, and the highest can go up to 29 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 25 °C, with an average temperature of 27 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in May, when precipitation is around 250 mm. In contrast, November is usually the driest month of the year in Balikpapan, with an average rainfall of 170 mm.
How to Get to Balikpapan
Plane
When flying to Balikpapan, you’ll arrive at Balikpapan Sepinnggan (BPN), which is located 7 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Balikpapan from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 22h 55m.
Airlines serving Balikpapan
Where to stay in Balikpapan
Average rates range from around £20 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £32 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Balikpapan
Most booked hotels in Balikpapan
Hiring a car in Balikpapan
Expect to pay £0.72 per litre in Balikpapan (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £8.64 and £11.52.