Singapore to Balikpapan (SIN–BPN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Flight Schedule 5 flights Verified 1h ago
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SQ8304+2
SQ Singapore Airlines
290
5:20 AM
+08 T1
8:00 AM
WITA
2h 40m
40%
M T W T F S S
Prices
✓
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TR222+1
TR Scoot
290
2:55 PM
+08 T1
5:35 PM
WITA
2h 40m
35%
M T W T F S S
Prices
✓
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SQ8305cs
SQ Singapore Airlines
290
8:35 AM
WITA
11:00 AM
+08
2h 25m
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M T W T F S S
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✓
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TR337+1
TR Scoot
290
8:35 AM
WITA
11:00 AM
+08
2h 25m
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M T W T F S S
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TR223
TR Scoot
32N
6:15 PM
WITA
8:35 PM
+08
2h 20m
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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.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 8 hubs
CGK Jakarta 5h 6E8BAI → 6ECIEK Jakarta (CGK) to Balikpapan flights
KUL Sepang 5h 8m 8MACAI → AKMH Sepang (KUL) to Balikpapan flights
DPS Kuta, Badung 5h 23m 6E8BAF → JTQZ Kuta, Badung (DPS) to Balikpapan flights
UPG Makassar 5h 45m SQTR → GAIDJT Makassar (UPG) to Balikpapan flights
SUB Surabaya 6h 10m AIGALX → GAJTQG Surabaya (SUB) to Balikpapan flights
BWN Bandar Seri Begawan 7h 50m AIBILX → BI Bandar Seri Begawan (BWN) to Balikpapan flights
YIA Yogyakarta 9h SQTR → JT Yogyakarta (YIA) to Balikpapan flights
SRG Semarang 18h 3YSQTR → JT Semarang (SRG) to Balikpapan flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Singapore to Balikpapan
1 carrier, 4 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 909 mi 2h 40m nonstop

SIN–BPN is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Scoot leads the route. The flight covers 909 miles in approximately 2h 40m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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All flights from Balikpapan (BPN) Balikpapan to Singapore flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop SIN–BPN service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
TR Scoot Also: SQ 2 290 2h40 – – SQ
Aircraft on this route
290 Embraer E190-E2 – SQ, TR
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: TR (2 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, SIN to BPN direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
0
flights
Thu
0
flights
Fri
1
flight
Sat
0
flights
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
4
Outbound / wk
6
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SIN to BPN.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
8
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~18h
Longest
CGK ~5h 0m KUL ~5h 8m DPS ~5h 23m UPG ~5h 45m SUB ~6h 10m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
266
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Balikpapan from Singapore

Nearby airports with service to Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman Sepinggan International Airport.
Metric SIN→BPN BTH→BPN KUL→BPN
Distance from SIN – 18 mi 185 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1 2
Weekly flights 4 3 6
Flight time 2h 40m 2h 20m 2h 55m
Batam (BTH) to Balikpapan flights · Sepang (KUL) to Balikpapan flights
Airports within 200 miles of SIN with service to Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman Sepinggan International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Balikpapan is 0 hours the same as Singapore.
SIN: +08 · BPN: WITA

When it's 6:00 PM in Singapore, it's 6:00 PM in Balikpapan.
Distance & Flight Time
909 mi / 1,464 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 40m gate to gate.
Visa & Entry

Singaporean passport holders enter Indonesia visa-free for stays up to 30 days under the ASEAN agreement. This applies at all major entry points. The visa-free stay cannot be extended. For longer visits, purchase a Visa on Arrival (USD 35) at the airport, which allows a 30-day extension. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the date of entry.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
Getting to SIN

MRT East West Line (Changi Airport branch) connects the airport to the city in 30–45 minutes from City Hall or Raffles Place (S$2.20–2.50 with EZ-Link). Trains run from 5:31am to 11:18pm (T1/T2/T3). Terminal 4 is served by a dedicated shuttle bus from T2.Taxis from Orchard Road cost S$20–35 and take 20–30 minutes. Grab is widely used and slightly cheaper. Airport surcharges apply for taxis departing from the city to the airport (S$3–5 depending on peak hours). The trip is short; Singapore's island geography keeps distances manageable.

Facts

SIN–BPN Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Singapore to Balikpapan route.
Route details
Distance909 mi / 1,464 km
Flight time2h 40m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights4 out / 6 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: SIN
Full nameSingapore Changi Airport
IATA / ICAOSIN / WSSS
TimezoneAsia/Singapore
Passengers/yr67.7M
Elevation22 ft / 7 m
Destination: BPN
Full nameSultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman Sepinggan International Airport
IATA / ICAOBPN / WALL
TimezoneAsia/Makassar
Elevation12 ft / 4 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SIN to BPN flights.
Nonstop flights from Singapore Changi Airport to Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman Sepinggan International Airport take about 2h 40m gate to gate. The route covers 909 miles.
1 airline operates flights from SIN to BPN: Scoot.
This route has limited weekly service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Soekarno-Hatta, Kuala Lumpur and Denpasar I Gusti Ngurah Rai.
Yes, return flights from BPN to SIN are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include BTH and KUL. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.
Block time is about 2 hours 30 minutes on the 1,500 km sector. The flight crosses the South China Sea and the Java Sea before arriving in East Kalimantan on Borneo. Balikpapan sits on the Makassar Strait coast.
Garuda Indonesia and Scoot have operated this route. Garuda typically uses 737-800 equipment. Frequency is limited, often a few flights per week. Some services may route through Jakarta. Check whether your flight is nonstop or has a stop in Java. Lion Air and Batik Air also connect the cities via Jakarta.
Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman Sepinggan Airport (BPN) is a modern facility that handles both domestic and international flights. The terminal was expanded in recent years. It is the main gateway to East Kalimantan's oil and gas industry. The airport is about 10 km from central Balikpapan. Taxis and ride-hailing apps like Grab operate from arrivals.
Indonesia's new capital, Nusantara, is being built about 100 km north of Balikpapan in East Kalimantan. BPN is the closest major airport to the construction site. As Nusantara develops, Balikpapan is expected to see increased passenger traffic. The drive from BPN to the Nusantara site takes about 2 hours on current roads.
Most nationalities can get a visa on arrival (VOA) at BPN for IDR 500,000 (about USD 30) for 30 days. Singapore passport holders get 30 days visa-free. The VOA is extendable once for another 30 days at a local immigration office. Make sure your passport has at least 6 months validity.

Singapore to Balikpapan

SIN-BPN covers 1,500 km across the South China Sea to East Kalimantan in about 2 hours 30 minutes. Garuda Indonesia and Scoot have served the route, with frequency varying from a few weekly flights to daily during peak demand. Balikpapan is the commercial hub of East Kalimantan, driven by the oil and gas industry and timber exports. The city also serves as the closest air gateway to Nusantara, Indonesia's new capital under construction about 100 km to the north.

Singapore Changi Airport needs no introduction as a global connecting hub. Balikpapan's Sepinggan Airport is a modern facility that has been expanded to handle increased traffic. The route carries business travelers serving the energy sector, construction workers heading to the new capital project, and leisure passengers exploring Borneo. Connections from BPN to other Kalimantan cities and across Indonesia are available on Garuda, Lion Air, and Batik Air.