Jakarta to Balikpapan (CGK–BPN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
CGK–BPN is served by 7 airlines with nonstop service. Citilink, Garuda Indonesia and Etihad Airways lead the route. The flight covers 782 miles in approximately 1h 44m. Beyond nonstop, 13 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| QG Citilink | 35 | 320 | 2h20 | – | – | – |
| GA Garuda Indonesia | 31 | 320, 738 | 2h15-2h20 | – | SkyTeam | – |
| EY Etihad Airways | 21 | 738 | 2h15 | – | – | – |
| 6E IndiGo | 12 | 738 | 2h15 | – | – | – |
| EK Emirates | 12 | 738 | 2h10-2h20 | – | – | – |
| ID Batik Air | 11 | 32A | 1h44-2h10 | – | – | – |
| CI China Airlines | 7 | 738 | 2h15 | – | SkyTeam | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Travel Essentials
CGK: WIB · BPN: WITA
When it's 6:00 PM in Jakarta, it's 7:00 PM in Balikpapan.
The airport rail link from BNI City Station (Sudirman Baru) takes 45 minutes (IDR 70,000-100,000 depending on promotions). Trains run every 30-60 minutes from early morning to late evening. BNI City connects to the Sudirman MRT station by foot, making it reachable from most central Jakarta neighborhoods. Buy tickets at the station counter or online at reservation.kci.id.
Grab and Gojek are the go-to ride-hail apps. From central Jakarta to CGK, expect IDR 124,000-200,000 and 45 minutes without traffic. Rush hour (7:00-10:00, 16:00-19:00) can stretch that to two hours. Regular taxis from the city to the airport cost IDR 150,000-250,000 by meter. The DAMRI airport bus runs from Gambir and other hubs for IDR 40,000-60,000 but takes 90+ minutes.
CGK–BPN Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from CGK to BPN
Soekarno-Hatta International Airport (CGK) and Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman Sepinggan International Airport (BPN) are connected by nonstop service from IndiGo, China Airlines, Emirates, Etihad Airways, Garuda Indonesia, Batik Air and Citilink. With 129 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
CGK to BPN Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from CGK to BPN ranges from 1 hours 44 minutes to 2 hours 20 minutes. The route covers a distance of 782 miles (1,258 km). There are approximately 129 weekly flights outbound and 105 return, totaling 234 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
13 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via BEJ. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.