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Flights from Istanbul to Balikpapan

There are no direct flights from Istanbul to Balikpapan. The easiest way is one stop via Kuala Lumpur or Singapore, about 16h 06m door to door.

No direct flights · 2 connection options From 16h 06m
ISTBPNKUL

Istanbul to Balikpapan at a glance

Fastest journey16h 06mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Kuala Lumpur or Singapore

Best ways to fly from Istanbul 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
IST Kuala Lumpur (KUL) BPN
Leg 1: AirAsia X · Leg 2: AirAsia, Malaysia Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~16h 06m
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2
IST Singapore (SIN) BPN
Leg 1: Turkish Airlines · Leg 2: Scoot
Self-transfer likely ~16h 10m
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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
9,920 km6,160 miles
Journey time
16h 06mestimate
Time difference
+5hBalikpapan vs Istanbul
Currency in Balikpapan
IDR
Airports
IST, SAW → BPN

Flights from Istanbul to Balikpapan: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Istanbul to Balikpapan?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in 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 Istanbul to Balikpapan?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 16h 06m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 9,920 km.
Where do you change planes between Istanbul and Balikpapan?
The best connecting points are Kuala Lumpur (KUL) and Singapore (SIN). Compare one-ticket itineraries with self-transfer options in the search.
Which airports serve Istanbul and Balikpapan?
Istanbul: İstanbul Airport (IST) and Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW). Balikpapan: Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman Sepinggan International Airport (BPN).
What is the time difference between Istanbul and Balikpapan?
Balikpapan is 5 hours ahead of Istanbul.

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