How long is the flight from Melbourne Airport to Balikpapan?

For as low as $931, Scoot can have you in Balikpapan from Melbourne Airport in 12h 25m. The distance from Melbourne Airport to Balikpapan is about 4950 km.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Balikpapan ranges from 170.0 - 250.0 inches per month. May is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 250.0 mm. November is typically the driest time to visit Balikpapan when rainfall is around 170.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Balikpapan, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 27.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 27.0 C).

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from MEL to BPN?

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Melbourne Airport to Balikpapan as you normally would.

What airport do you fly into for flights to Balikpapan from Melbourne?

Balikpapan Sepinnggan (BPN) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from Melbourne to Balikpapan. You should not have trouble finding flights to Sepinnggan from Melbourne; the airport handles an average of 0 inbound flights from Melbourne per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 0 airlines have flights to the Balikpapan airport from Melbourne. It is only a 7.2 km journey from Sepinnggan (BPN) to Balikpapan’s city centre.

Can I find deals for flights from Melbourne to Balikpapan that include hotel bookings?

Yes. In addition to deals on Melbourne to Balikpapan flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

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What airport do you fly into for flights to Balikpapan from Melbourne?
Balikpapan Sepinnggan (BPN) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from Melbourne to Balikpapan. You should not have trouble finding flights to Sepinnggan from Melbourne; the airport handles an average of 0 inbound flights from Melbourne per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 0 airlines have flights to the Balikpapan airport from Melbourne. It is only a 7.2 km journey from Sepinnggan (BPN) to Balikpapan’s city centre.
How long is the flight from Melbourne Airport to Balikpapan?
For as low as $931, Scoot can have you in Balikpapan from Melbourne Airport in 12h 25m. The distance from Melbourne Airport to Balikpapan is about 4950 km.
Can I find deals for flights from Melbourne to Balikpapan that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Melbourne to Balikpapan flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Melbourne to Balikpapan?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Melbourne to Balikpapan.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Melbourne to Balikpapan?
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