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Flights from Balikpapan to Dubai

There are no direct flights from Balikpapan to Dubai. The easiest way is one stop via Bandar Seri Begawan or Kuala Lumpur, about 11h 48m door to door.

No direct flights · 4 connection options From 11h 48m
BPNDXBBWN

Balikpapan to Dubai at a glance

Fastest journey11h 48mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Bandar Seri Begawan or Kuala Lumpur

Best ways to fly from Balikpapan to Dubai

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

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BPN Bandar Seri Begawan (BWN) DXB
Leg 1: Royal Brunei Airlines · Leg 2: Royal Brunei Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~11h 48m
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BPN Kuala Lumpur (KUL) DXB
Leg 1: AirAsia, Malaysia Airlines · Leg 2: Batik Air Malaysia, Emirates
Self-transfer likely ~12h 37m
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BPN Jakarta (CGK) DXB
Leg 1: Batik Air, Citilink, Garuda Indonesia · Leg 2: Emirates
Self-transfer likely ~13h 15m
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BPN Singapore (SIN) DXB
Leg 1: Scoot · Leg 2: Emirates, US-Bangla Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~12h 39m
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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
7,237 km4,494 miles
Journey time
11h 48mestimate
Time difference
-4hDubai vs Balikpapan
Currency in Dubai
AED
Airports
BPN → DXB, DWC

Flights from Balikpapan to Dubai: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Balikpapan to Dubai?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Bandar Seri Begawan, Kuala Lumpur and Jakarta. 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 Dubai?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 11h 48m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 7,237 km.
Where do you change planes between Balikpapan and Dubai?
The best connecting points are Bandar Seri Begawan (BWN), Kuala Lumpur (KUL), Jakarta (CGK) and Singapore (SIN). Royal Brunei Airlines flies both legs via Bandar Seri Begawan, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Balikpapan and Dubai?
Balikpapan: Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman Sepinggan International Airport (BPN). Dubai: Dubai International Airport (DXB) and Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC).
What is the time difference between Balikpapan and Dubai?
Dubai is 4 hours behind Balikpapan.

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