Travelling from Perth Airport (PER) to Sultan Aji Muhamad Sulaiman Airport (BPN): what you need to know
Perth and Balikpapan are in the UTC+8 timezone. This means there's no time difference to consider.
Leave enough time to make your PER to BPN flight. As a general rule, turn up at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying during a peak month such as July? Public holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer lines and delays at airport checkpoints. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Perth Airport to Sultan Aji Muhamad Sulaiman Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Popular stopovers between PER and BPN include:
Ngurah Rai International Airport
Soekarno-Hatta International Airport
Kuala Lumpur International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Perth Airport (PER) to Sultan Aji Muhamad Sulaiman Airport (BPN)
120 € is currently the lowest price for a one-way Perth Airport to Sultan Aji Muhamad Sulaiman Airport flight. A return flight starts from 216 €. These fares may change based on availability.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from PER to BPN if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some great early bird rates.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest flights from Perth Airport to Sultan Aji Muhamad Sulaiman Airport across the entire month. It's a great way to find a bargain if your travel dates are flexible.
You don't need to check back in every day to find out if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment there's a new deal on cheap flights from PER to BPN.
Choose your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Perth Airport to Sultan Aji Muhamad Sulaiman Airport.
Handy information about Perth Airport (PER)
73.04% of flights that take off from Perth Airport land at their destination on time.
Central Perth to Perth Airport is around 16 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 20 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
Catching public transport? Expect a trip time of around 30 minutes.
Get your journey off to a relaxed start by staying near PER. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Perth Airport to Sultan Aji Muhamad Sulaiman Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these stays are ideal:
Arriving at Sultan Aji Muhamad Sulaiman Airport (BPN)
Book a hotel near BPN if you're on a late Perth Airport to Sultan Aji Muhamad Sulaiman Airport flight. Select one of these options and make your arrival easier:
Getting from Sultan Aji Muhamad Sulaiman Airport (BPN) to central Balikpapan
Sultan Aji Muhamad Sulaiman Airport is approximately 23 kilometres from central Balikpapan. Driving there takes about 40 minutes.
When to fly to Sultan Aji Muhamad Sulaiman Airport (BPN)
August is the most popular month for flights from Perth Airport to Sultan Aji Muhamad Sulaiman Airport. To escape the crowds, travel to Balikpapan in February.
The warmest month in Balikpapan is April, with temperatures ranging between 24ºC (75ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Lock in your flights from Perth Airport to Sultan Aji Muhamad Sulaiman Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
January has average temperatures of between 24ºC (75ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Search for cheap tickets from PER to BPN sometime around then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Indonesia
You've done Balikpapan, now it's time to discover other corners of Indonesia. Journey around 354 kilometres south-west to Banjarmasin to tick off its top attractions. From Sultan Suriansyah Mosque to Wasaka Museum and Masjid Raya Sabilal Muhtadin Banjarmasin, there's plenty to keep you 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.