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Flights from Colombo to Balikpapan

There are no direct flights from Colombo to Balikpapan. 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
CMBBPNKUL

Colombo to Balikpapan at a glance

Fastest journey7h 46mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Kuala Lumpur or Jakarta

Best ways to fly from Colombo to Balikpapan

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

1
CMB Kuala Lumpur (KUL) BPN
Leg 1: AirAsia, Batik Air Malaysia, FitsAir · Leg 2: AirAsia, Malaysia Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~7h 46m
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CMB Jakarta (CGK) BPN
Leg 1: SriLankan Airlines · Leg 2: Batik Air, Citilink, Garuda Indonesia
Self-transfer likely ~9h 13m
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CMB Singapore (SIN) BPN
Leg 1: Singapore Airlines, SriLankan Airlines · Leg 2: Scoot
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
+2.5hBalikpapan vs Colombo
Currency in Balikpapan
IDR
Airports
CMB → BPN

Flights from Colombo to Balikpapan: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Colombo to Balikpapan?
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 Colombo to Balikpapan?
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 Colombo and Balikpapan?
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 Colombo and Balikpapan?
Colombo: Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB). Balikpapan: Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman Sepinggan International Airport (BPN).
What is the time difference between Colombo and Balikpapan?
Balikpapan is 2.5 hours ahead of Colombo.

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