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Connecting route · Indonesia → Sri Lanka

Flights from Balikpapan to Colombo

There are no direct flights from Balikpapan to Colombo. The easiest way is one stop via Kuala Lumpur or Jakarta, about 7h 46m door to door.

No direct flights · 3 connection options From 7h 46m
BPNCMBKUL

Balikpapan to Colombo at a glance

Fastest journey7h 46mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Kuala Lumpur or Jakarta

Best ways to fly from Balikpapan to Colombo

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

1
BPN Kuala Lumpur (KUL) CMB
Leg 1: AirAsia, Malaysia Airlines · Leg 2: AirAsia, Batik Air Malaysia, FitsAir
One airline, one ticket ~7h 46m
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BPN Jakarta (CGK) CMB
Leg 1: Batik Air, Citilink, Garuda Indonesia · Leg 2: SriLankan Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~9h 13m
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BPN Singapore (SIN) CMB
Leg 1: Scoot · Leg 2: Singapore Airlines, SriLankan Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~8h 46m
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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
4,205 km2,611 miles
Journey time
7h 46mestimate
Time difference
-2.5hColombo vs Balikpapan
Currency in Colombo
USD
Airports
BPN → CMB

Flights from Balikpapan to Colombo: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Balikpapan to Colombo?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Kuala Lumpur, Jakarta and Singapore. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Balikpapan to Colombo?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 7h 46m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 4,205 km.
Where do you change planes between Balikpapan and Colombo?
The best connecting points are Kuala Lumpur (KUL), Jakarta (CGK) and Singapore (SIN). AirAsia flies both legs via Kuala Lumpur, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Balikpapan and Colombo?
Balikpapan: Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman Sepinggan International Airport (BPN). Colombo: Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB).
What is the time difference between Balikpapan and Colombo?
Colombo is 2.5 hours behind Balikpapan.

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