Balikpapan to Jakarta (BPN–CGK) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
BPN–CGK is served by 5 airlines with nonstop service. Super Air Jet, Garuda Indonesia and Citilink lead the route. The flight covers 782 miles in approximately 2h 15m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IU Super Air Jet | 49 | 320 | 2h05 | – | – | – |
| GA Garuda Indonesia Also: 6E, CI, EK, EY, KE, KL, WY | 31 | 320, 738 | 2h15 | – | SkyTeam | 6E, CI, EK, EY, KE, KL, WY |
| QG Citilink | 21 | 320 | 2h03-2h15 | – | – | – |
| ID Interlink Airlines Also: EK | 11 | 32A | 2h05 | – | – | EK |
| IP Pelita Air | 7 | 320 | 2h15 | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Jakarta from Balikpapan
| Metric | BPN→CGK | AAP→CGK |
|---|---|---|
| Distance from BPN | – | 66 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 5 | 3 |
| Weekly flights | 188 | 35 |
| Flight time | 2h 15m | 2h 10m |
Travel Essentials
BPN: WITA · CGK: WIB
When it's 6:00 PM in Balikpapan, it's 5:00 PM in Jakarta.
The airport rail link runs to BNI City Station in central Jakarta (45 minutes, IDR 70,000-100,000). The station is a short walk from Sudirman MRT for onward connections. Trains depart every 30-60 minutes. From arrivals, follow signs to the Soekarno-Hatta train station connected to Terminals 2 and 3. Terminal 1 passengers take the free Skytrain shuttle first.
Grab and Gojek have designated pickup points at each terminal. Expect IDR 150,000-250,000 to central Jakarta and 45-120 minutes depending entirely on traffic. Airport taxis from the official counters cost slightly more but avoid surge pricing. DAMRI buses serve Gambir, Blok M, and several other hubs (IDR 40,000-60,000). Avoid metered taxis that approach you inside the terminal; use the queue outside.
Jakarta is tropical year-round with temperatures locked between 24 and 32 degrees C. There is no cold season. The wet season runs October through May with the heaviest rain in January and February (up to 300mm/month). Afternoon downpours are intense and can flood low-lying roads for hours. The dry season (June-September) brings sunnier days and lower humidity, with August seeing as little as 35mm of rain.
Humidity sits at 75-85% year-round, peaking in the wet season. Thunderstorms during the wet months can cause arrival delays. Pack light, breathable clothing no matter when you visit. A compact umbrella and waterproof bag liner are useful October through March. The dry season is the more comfortable window, with clearer skies and temperatures that feel a few degrees cooler thanks to lower moisture.
BPN–CGK Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from BPN to CGK
Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman Sepinggan International Airport (BPN) and Soekarno-Hatta International Airport (CGK) are connected by nonstop service from Super Air Jet, Garuda Indonesia, Citilink, Interlink Airlines and Pelita Air. With 188 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
BPN to CGK Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from BPN to CGK is about 2 hours 15 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 782 miles (1,258 km). There are approximately 188 weekly flights outbound and 213 return, totaling 401 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Juanda, Syamsudin Noor and Supadio. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Samarinda (AAP).