Find Cheap Flights from Balikpapan to Medan (BPN - MES)

Flights overview

Useful information for finding cheap flights from Balikpapan to Medan and booking your next trip

Cheapest round-trip flights	$323	Lion Nonstop 7 hr Mon, Jun 1 — Mon, Jun 8	The cheapest round-trip flight from Balikpapan to Medan is currently $323
Cheapest one-way flight	$168	Lion Nonstop 7 hr Mon, May 4	The cheapest one-way flight from Balikpapan to Medan is currently $168
Cheapest nonstop flights	$335	Lion Nonstop 7 hr Thu, May 7 — Thu, May 14	The cheapest nonstop round-trip flight from Balikpapan to Medan is currently $335
Last-minute weekend getaway	$335	Lion Nonstop 7 hr Thu, May 7 — Mon, May 11	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Balikpapan to Medan is currently $335
Cheapest business class flights	$1,305	Garuda Indonesia 1 stop 9 hr Thu, May 7 — Wed, May 13	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Balikpapan to Medan is currently $1,305

Fastest flight	5 hr 20 min	The fastest flight with stops from Balikpapan to Medan takes 5 hr 20 min
Nonstop flights	None	There are no direct flights on this route.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from Balikpapan to Medan is typically August. The most expensive month to fly is typically February.

August Cheapest	Typical prices: $255–310
February Most expensive	Typical prices: $325–410

Popular airlines from Balikpapan to Medan

Citilink Indonesia

from $377

Typical price: $280–420

202 weekly connecting flights

BPN - KNO Every day
Lion

from $341

Typical price: $275–390

165 weekly connecting flights

BPN - KNO Every day
Garuda Indonesia

from $491

Typical price: $405–520

109 weekly connecting flights

BPN - KNO Every day
Super Air Jet

88 weekly connecting flights

BPN - KNO Every day
Batik Air

58 weekly connecting flights

BPN - KNO Every day
Pelita Air Service, Pt

21 weekly connecting flights

BPN - KNO Every day

Popular airports near Balikpapan

Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman Sepinggan International Airport (BPN)

Balikpapan Indonesia 23 min 3 mi
Bandar Udara Aji Pangeran Tumenggung Pranoto (AAP)

Samarinda Indonesia 2 hr 24 min 66 mi

Popular airports near Medan

Kualanamu International Airport (KNO)

Medan Indonesia 1 hr 11 min 15 mi
Raja Sisingamangaraja XII International Airport (DTB)

Siborongborong Indonesia 4 hr 45 min 94 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Balikpapan to Medan

The cheapest flights from Balikpapan to Medan are usually in August. Typical ticket prices in August range from $255 to $310.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Balikpapan to Medan recently found on Google Flights was with Lion from $323. The cheapest one-way flight was with Lion from $168.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest Citilink Indonesia flight from Balikpapan to Medan is $377, flying from May 7 to May 14.
The cheapest Lion flight from Balikpapan to Medan is $341, flying from May 4 to May 11.
The cheapest Garuda Indonesia flight from Balikpapan to Medan is $491, flying from May 9 to May 15.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Balikpapan to Medan starts at $323 from Mon, Jun 1 to Mon, Jun 8. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $168 and departs on Mon, May 4.

5 hr 20 min is the shortest flight time from Balikpapan to Medan.

Medan has a humid tropical climate. Sunshine is intense and rainfall tends to happen in short sharp bursts. The rainy season runs Sep–Dec. Peak travel months are Dec–Jan. Key events include Ramadan (dates vary), the Islamic holy month of fasting, and The Hungry Ghost Festival (Aug/Sep, dates vary), a Chinese celebration with food offerings, performances and the burning of paper decorations.

It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Balikpapan to Medan.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.

You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.

What counts as the best airline for your flights from Balikpapan to Medan really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from Balikpapan to Medan.

In terms of flights, Citilink Indonesia is the most popular. Citilink Indonesia offers 202 connecting flights per week. Citilink Indonesia flies from Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman Sepinggan International Airport (BPN) to Kualanamu International Airport (KNO) .

Other popular airlines flying from Balikpapan to Medan are:

Lion offers 165 connecting flights per week. Lion flies from Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman Sepinggan International Airport (BPN) to Kualanamu International Airport (KNO) .
Garuda Indonesia offers 109 connecting flights per week. Garuda Indonesia flies from Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman Sepinggan International Airport (BPN) to Kualanamu International Airport (KNO) .
Super Air Jet offers 88 connecting flights per week. Super Air Jet flies from Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman Sepinggan International Airport (BPN) to Kualanamu International Airport (KNO) .
Batik Air offers 58 connecting flights per week. Batik Air flies from Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman Sepinggan International Airport (BPN) to Kualanamu International Airport (KNO) .
Pelita Air Service, Pt offers 21 connecting flights per week. Pelita Air Service, Pt flies from Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman Sepinggan International Airport (BPN) to Kualanamu International Airport (KNO) .

The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Balikpapan and Medan.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Balikpapan to Medan recently found on Google Flights was with Lion from $323. The cheapest one-way flight was with Lion from $168.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest Citilink Indonesia flight from Balikpapan to Medan is $377, flying from May 7 to May 14.
The cheapest Lion flight from Balikpapan to Medan is $341, flying from May 4 to May 11.
The cheapest Garuda Indonesia flight from Balikpapan to Medan is $491, flying from May 9 to May 15.

No airline flies direct from Balikpapan to Medan.

There are 202 Citilink Indonesia connecting flights from Balikpapan to Medan per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 165 Lion connecting flights from Balikpapan to Medan per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 109 Garuda Indonesia connecting flights from Balikpapan to Medan per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 88 Super Air Jet connecting flights from Balikpapan to Medan per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 58 Batik Air connecting flights from Balikpapan to Medan per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 21 Pelita Air Service, Pt connecting flights from Balikpapan to Medan per week. Flights are available every day.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Balikpapan and Medan at price $335 is offered by Lion from Thu, May 7 to Mon, May 11.

No airline flies direct from Balikpapan to Medan.

There are 202 Citilink Indonesia connecting flights from Balikpapan to Medan per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 165 Lion connecting flights from Balikpapan to Medan per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 109 Garuda Indonesia connecting flights from Balikpapan to Medan per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 88 Super Air Jet connecting flights from Balikpapan to Medan per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 58 Batik Air connecting flights from Balikpapan to Medan per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 21 Pelita Air Service, Pt connecting flights from Balikpapan to Medan per week. Flights are available every day.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

There are no direct flights from Balikpapan to Medan.

The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Balikpapan and Medan start at $335 from Thu, May 7 to Thu, May 14 with Lion.

It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Balikpapan to Medan, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.

The cheapest business class round-trip flights between Balikpapan and Medan start at $1,305 from Thu, May 7 to Wed, May 13 with Garuda Indonesia.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Balikpapan and Medan start at $323 from Mon, Jun 1 to Mon, Jun 8.

To book business class trips from Balikpapan to Medan, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.

You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.

The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Balikpapan and Medan starts at $335 from Thu, May 7 to Mon, May 11 with Lion.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Balikpapan and Medan at price $335 is offered by Lion from Thu, May 7 to Mon, May 11.

To find last-minute flight deals from Balikpapan to Medan, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.

You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.