Balikpapan travel guide
Balikpapan Tourism | Balikpapan Guide
You're Going to Love Balikpapan
With a population of 433,866, Balikpapan is the largest city in East Kalimantan, Indonesia by the number of inhabitants. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Balikpapan has to offer.
When to visit Balikpapan
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Balikpapan in January, when the average temperature is 80.6 °F, and the highest can go up to 84.2 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 77 °F, with an average temperature of 80.6 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in May, when precipitation is around 9.8″. In contrast, November is usually the driest month of the year in Balikpapan, with an average rainfall of 6.7″.
How to Get to Balikpapan
Plane
When flying to Balikpapan, you’ll arrive at Balikpapan Sepinnggan (BPN), which is located 4 miles from the city center. The shortest flight to Balikpapan from the United States departs from San Francisco and takes around 32h 50m.
Airlines serving Balikpapan
Where to stay in Balikpapan
Average rates range from around $31 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $66 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Balikpapan
Most booked hotels in Balikpapan
Renting a car in Balikpapan
Expect to pay $2.99 per gallon in Balikpapan (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $35.89 and $47.85.