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Flights from Phuket to Balikpapan

There are no direct flights from Phuket to Balikpapan. 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
HKTBPNKUL

Phuket to Balikpapan at a glance

Fastest journey5h 33mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Kuala Lumpur or Singapore

Best ways to fly from Phuket 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
HKT Kuala Lumpur (KUL) BPN
Leg 1: AirAsia, Batik Air Malaysia · Leg 2: AirAsia, Malaysia Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~5h 34m
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HKT Singapore (SIN) BPN
Leg 1: Scoot · Leg 2: Scoot
One airline, one ticket ~5h 33m
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HKT Denpasar (Bali) (DPS) BPN
Leg 1: Indonesia AirAsia, TransNusa Air Services · Leg 2: Lion Air
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
+1hBalikpapan vs Phuket
Currency in Balikpapan
IDR
Airports
HKT → BPN

Flights from Phuket to Balikpapan: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Phuket to Balikpapan?
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 Phuket to Balikpapan?
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 Phuket and Balikpapan?
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 Phuket and Balikpapan?
Phuket: Phuket International Airport (HKT). Balikpapan: Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman Sepinggan International Airport (BPN).
What is the time difference between Phuket and Balikpapan?
Balikpapan is 1 hour ahead of Phuket.

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