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Flights from Balikpapan to Abu Dhabi

There are no direct flights from Balikpapan to Abu Dhabi. The easiest way is one stop via Jakarta or Kuala Lumpur, about 13h 17m door to door.

No direct flights · 3 connection options From 12h 40m
BPNAUHCGK

Balikpapan to Abu Dhabi at a glance

Fastest journey12h 40mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Jakarta or Kuala Lumpur

Best ways to fly from Balikpapan to Abu Dhabi

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

1
BPN Jakarta (CGK) AUH
Leg 1: Batik Air, Citilink, Garuda Indonesia · Leg 2: Etihad Airways
Self-transfer likely ~13h 17m
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2
BPN Kuala Lumpur (KUL) AUH
Leg 1: AirAsia, Malaysia Airlines · Leg 2: Etihad Airways
Self-transfer likely ~12h 40m
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3
BPN Singapore (SIN) AUH
Leg 1: Scoot · Leg 2: Etihad Airways
Self-transfer likely ~12h 41m
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Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.

Good to know

Distance
7,305 km4,536 miles
Journey time
12h 40mestimate
Time difference
-4hAbu Dhabi vs Balikpapan
Currency in Abu Dhabi
AED
Airports
BPN → AUH

Flights from Balikpapan to Abu Dhabi: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Balikpapan to Abu Dhabi?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Jakarta, Kuala Lumpur and Singapore. Most connections mean separate tickets, so leave plenty of time to collect bags and check in again.
How long is the flight from Balikpapan to Abu Dhabi?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 12h 40m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 7,305 km.
Where do you change planes between Balikpapan and Abu Dhabi?
The best connecting points are Jakarta (CGK), Kuala Lumpur (KUL) and Singapore (SIN). Compare one-ticket itineraries with self-transfer options in the search.
Which airports serve Balikpapan and Abu Dhabi?
Balikpapan: Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman Sepinggan International Airport (BPN). Abu Dhabi: Zayed International Airport (AUH).
What is the time difference between Balikpapan and Abu Dhabi?
Abu Dhabi is 4 hours behind Balikpapan.

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