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

Flights overview

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

Cheapest round-trip flights	$365	Lion Nonstop 7 hr Thu, Jun 25 — Thu, Jul 2	The cheapest round-trip flight from Medan to Balikpapan is currently $365
Cheapest one-way flight	$180	Lion Nonstop 7 hr Sat, May 2	The cheapest one-way flight from Medan to Balikpapan is currently $180
Cheapest nonstop flights	$359	Lion Nonstop 7 hr Thu, Jun 4 — Thu, Jun 11	The cheapest nonstop round-trip flight from Medan to Balikpapan is currently $359
Last-minute weekend getaway	$372	Lion Nonstop 7 hr Sat, May 2 — Mon, May 4	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Medan to Balikpapan is currently $372
Cheapest business class flights	$1,311	Garuda Indonesia 1 stop 8 hr Thu, May 7 — Wed, May 13	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Medan to Balikpapan is currently $1,311

Fastest flight	4 hr 40 min	The fastest flight with stops from Medan to Balikpapan takes 4 hr 40 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 Medan to Balikpapan is typically August. The most expensive month to fly is typically February.

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

Popular airlines from Medan to Balikpapan

Citilink Indonesia

from $440

Typical price: $280–415

244 weekly connecting flights

KNO - BPN Every day
Lion

from $365

Typical price: $275–380

157 weekly connecting flights

KNO - BPN Every day
Super Air Jet

112 weekly connecting flights

KNO - BPN Every day
Batik Air

104 weekly connecting flights

KNO - BPN Every day
Garuda Indonesia

from $601

Typical price: $405–520

91 weekly connecting flights

KNO - BPN Every day
Pelita Air Service, Pt

21 weekly connecting flights

KNO - BPN Every day

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

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

Frequently asked questions about flying from Medan to Balikpapan

The cheapest flights from Medan to Balikpapan are usually in August. Typical ticket prices in August range from $255 to $325.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Medan to Balikpapan recently found on Google Flights was with Lion from $365. The cheapest one-way flight was with Lion from $180.

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

The cheapest Citilink Indonesia flight from Medan to Balikpapan is $440, flying from Apr 27 to May 4.
The cheapest Lion flight from Medan to Balikpapan is $365, flying from Jun 25 to Jul 2.
The cheapest Garuda Indonesia flight from Medan to Balikpapan is $601, flying from Apr 27 to May 4.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Medan to Balikpapan starts at $365 from Thu, Jun 25 to Thu, Jul 2. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $180 and departs on Sat, May 2.

4 hr 40 min is the shortest flight time from Medan to Balikpapan.

Balikpapan has a tropical, wet climate, with warm temperatures and significant rainfall throughout the year. Jul–Aug is a popular time for visitors.

It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Medan to Balikpapan.
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 Medan to Balikpapan 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 Medan to Balikpapan.

In terms of flights, Citilink Indonesia is the most popular. Citilink Indonesia offers 244 connecting flights per week. Citilink Indonesia flies from Kualanamu International Airport (KNO) to Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman Sepinggan International Airport (BPN) .

Other popular airlines flying from Medan to Balikpapan are:

Lion offers 157 connecting flights per week. Lion flies from Kualanamu International Airport (KNO) to Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman Sepinggan International Airport (BPN) .
Super Air Jet offers 112 connecting flights per week. Super Air Jet flies from Kualanamu International Airport (KNO) to Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman Sepinggan International Airport (BPN) .
Batik Air offers 104 connecting flights per week. Batik Air flies from Kualanamu International Airport (KNO) to Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman Sepinggan International Airport (BPN) .
Garuda Indonesia offers 91 connecting flights per week. Garuda Indonesia flies from Kualanamu International Airport (KNO) to Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman Sepinggan International Airport (BPN) .
Pelita Air Service, Pt offers 21 connecting flights per week. Pelita Air Service, Pt flies from Kualanamu International Airport (KNO) to Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman Sepinggan International Airport (BPN) .

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

The cheapest round-trip flight from Medan to Balikpapan recently found on Google Flights was with Lion from $365. The cheapest one-way flight was with Lion from $180.

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

The cheapest Citilink Indonesia flight from Medan to Balikpapan is $440, flying from Apr 27 to May 4.
The cheapest Lion flight from Medan to Balikpapan is $365, flying from Jun 25 to Jul 2.
The cheapest Garuda Indonesia flight from Medan to Balikpapan is $601, flying from Apr 27 to May 4.

No airline flies direct from Medan to Balikpapan.

There are 244 Citilink Indonesia connecting flights from Medan to Balikpapan per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 157 Lion connecting flights from Medan to Balikpapan per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 112 Super Air Jet connecting flights from Medan to Balikpapan per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 104 Batik Air connecting flights from Medan to Balikpapan per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 91 Garuda Indonesia connecting flights from Medan to Balikpapan per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 21 Pelita Air Service, Pt connecting flights from Medan to Balikpapan 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 Medan and Balikpapan at price $372 is offered by Lion from Sat, May 2 to Mon, May 4.

No airline flies direct from Medan to Balikpapan.

There are 244 Citilink Indonesia connecting flights from Medan to Balikpapan per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 157 Lion connecting flights from Medan to Balikpapan per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 112 Super Air Jet connecting flights from Medan to Balikpapan per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 104 Batik Air connecting flights from Medan to Balikpapan per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 91 Garuda Indonesia connecting flights from Medan to Balikpapan per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 21 Pelita Air Service, Pt connecting flights from Medan to Balikpapan 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 Medan to Balikpapan.

The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Medan and Balikpapan start at $359 from Thu, Jun 4 to Thu, Jun 11 with Lion.

It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Medan to Balikpapan, 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 Medan and Balikpapan start at $1,311 from Thu, May 7 to Wed, May 13 with Garuda Indonesia.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Medan and Balikpapan start at $365 from Thu, Jun 25 to Thu, Jul 2.

To book business class trips from Medan to Balikpapan, 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 Medan and Balikpapan starts at $372 from Sat, May 2 to Mon, May 4 with Lion.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Medan and Balikpapan at price $372 is offered by Lion from Sat, May 2 to Mon, May 4.

To find last-minute flight deals from Medan to Balikpapan, 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.