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Flights from Balikpapan to Phuket

There are no direct flights from Balikpapan to Phuket. The easiest way is one stop via Kuala Lumpur or Singapore, about 5h 34m door to door.

No direct flights · 3 connection options From 5h 33m
BPNHKTKUL

Balikpapan to Phuket at a glance

Fastest journey5h 33mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Kuala Lumpur or Singapore

Best ways to fly from Balikpapan to Phuket

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 Kuala Lumpur (KUL) HKT
Leg 1: AirAsia, Malaysia Airlines · Leg 2: AirAsia, Batik Air Malaysia
One airline, one ticket ~5h 34m
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BPN Singapore (SIN) HKT
Leg 1: Scoot · Leg 2: Scoot
One airline, one ticket ~5h 33m
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BPN Denpasar (Bali) (DPS) HKT
Leg 1: Lion Air · Leg 2: Indonesia AirAsia, TransNusa Air Services
Self-transfer likely ~7h 52m
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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
2,293 km1,424 miles
Journey time
5h 33mestimate
Time difference
-1hPhuket vs Balikpapan
Currency in Phuket
THB
Airports
BPN → HKT

Flights from Balikpapan to Phuket: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Balikpapan to Phuket?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Kuala Lumpur, Singapore and Denpasar (Bali). 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 Phuket?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 5h 33m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 2,293 km.
Where do you change planes between Balikpapan and Phuket?
The best connecting points are Kuala Lumpur (KUL), Singapore (SIN) and Denpasar (Bali) (DPS). AirAsia flies both legs via Kuala Lumpur, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Balikpapan and Phuket?
Balikpapan: Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman Sepinggan International Airport (BPN). Phuket: Phuket International Airport (HKT).
What is the time difference between Balikpapan and Phuket?
Phuket is 1 hour behind Balikpapan.

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