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	$248	Lion Nonstop 5 hr Sat, Mar 21 — Sat, Mar 28	The cheapest round-trip flight from Medan to Balikpapan is currently $248
Cheapest one-way flight	$118	Lion Nonstop 5 hr Sat, Mar 21	The cheapest one-way flight from Medan to Balikpapan is currently $118
Cheapest nonstop flights	$254	Lion Nonstop 5 hr Mon, Mar 16 — Mon, Mar 23	The cheapest nonstop round-trip flight from Medan to Balikpapan is currently $254
Last-minute weekend getaway	$362	Lion Nonstop 5 hr Sat, Mar 7 — Sun, Mar 8	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Medan to Balikpapan is currently $362
Cheapest business class flights	$1,030	Garuda Indonesia 1 stop 15 hr Thu, Apr 16 — Wed, Apr 22	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Medan to Balikpapan is currently $1,030

Fastest flight	4 hr 30 min	The fastest nonstop flight from Medan to Balikpapan takes 4 hr 30 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: $260–335
February Most expensive	Typical prices: $335–415

Popular airlines from Medan to Balikpapan

Citilink Indonesia

from $324

Typical price: $285–415

266 weekly connecting flights

KNO - BPN Every day
Batik Air

170 weekly connecting flights

KNO - BPN Every day
Super Air Jet

148 weekly connecting flights

KNO - BPN Every day
Garuda Indonesia

from $420

Typical price: $435–520

88 weekly connecting flights

KNO - BPN Every day
Lion

from $254

Typical price: $280–360

70 weekly connecting flights

KNO - BPN Every day
Indonesia AirAsia

44 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 23 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 $260 to $335.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Medan to Balikpapan recently found on Google Flights was with Lion from $248. The cheapest one-way flight was with Lion from $118.

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

The cheapest Citilink Indonesia flight from Medan to Balikpapan is $324, flying from Mar 15 to Mar 21.
The cheapest Garuda Indonesia flight from Medan to Balikpapan is $420, flying from Mar 19 to Mar 25.
The cheapest Lion flight from Medan to Balikpapan is $254, flying from Mar 16 to Mar 23.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Medan to Balikpapan starts at $248 from Sat, Mar 21 to Sat, Mar 28. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $118 and departs on Sat, Mar 21.

4 hr 30 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 266 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:

Batik Air offers 170 connecting flights per week. Batik Air flies from Kualanamu International Airport (KNO) to Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman Sepinggan International Airport (BPN) .
Super Air Jet offers 148 connecting flights per week. Super Air Jet flies from Kualanamu International Airport (KNO) to Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman Sepinggan International Airport (BPN) .
Garuda Indonesia offers 88 connecting flights per week. Garuda Indonesia flies from Kualanamu International Airport (KNO) to Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman Sepinggan International Airport (BPN) .
Lion offers 70 connecting flights per week. Lion flies from Kualanamu International Airport (KNO) to Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman Sepinggan International Airport (BPN) .
Indonesia AirAsia offers 44 connecting flights per week. Indonesia AirAsia 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 $248. The cheapest one-way flight was with Lion from $118.

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

The cheapest Citilink Indonesia flight from Medan to Balikpapan is $324, flying from Mar 15 to Mar 21.
The cheapest Garuda Indonesia flight from Medan to Balikpapan is $420, flying from Mar 19 to Mar 25.
The cheapest Lion flight from Medan to Balikpapan is $254, flying from Mar 16 to Mar 23.

No airline flies direct from Medan to Balikpapan.

There are 266 Citilink Indonesia connecting flights from Medan to Balikpapan per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 170 Batik Air connecting flights from Medan to Balikpapan per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 148 Super Air Jet connecting flights from Medan to Balikpapan per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 88 Garuda Indonesia connecting flights from Medan to Balikpapan per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 70 Lion connecting flights from Medan to Balikpapan per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 44 Indonesia AirAsia 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 $362 is offered by Lion from Sat, Mar 7 to Sun, Mar 8.

No airline flies direct from Medan to Balikpapan.

There are 266 Citilink Indonesia connecting flights from Medan to Balikpapan per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 170 Batik Air connecting flights from Medan to Balikpapan per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 148 Super Air Jet connecting flights from Medan to Balikpapan per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 88 Garuda Indonesia connecting flights from Medan to Balikpapan per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 70 Lion connecting flights from Medan to Balikpapan per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 44 Indonesia AirAsia 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 $254 from Mon, Mar 16 to Mon, Mar 23 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 $1,030 from Thu, Apr 16 to Wed, Apr 22 with Garuda Indonesia.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Medan and Balikpapan start at $248 from Sat, Mar 21 to Sat, Mar 28.

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 $362 from Sat, Mar 7 to Sun, Mar 8 with Lion.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Medan and Balikpapan at price $362 is offered by Lion from Sat, Mar 7 to Sun, Mar 8.

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.