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Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman Sepinggan International Airport (BPN/WALL) is the main gateway to East Kalimantan, located about 10 km east of downtown Balikpapan on the island of Borneo. Renamed in 2014 after a Kutai Kartanegara sultan, it opened a modern terminal that handles domestic and limited international flights. It serves as a key hub for travel to Kalimantan's mining, energy, and ecotourism destinations.
💡 Local Tip
If you're connecting to remote Kalimantan destinations like Derawan or Berau, double-check baggage allowances—smaller aircraft often enforce strict 10–15 kg limits that differ from your international ticket.
🚖 Getting There
Use official taxi counters or ride-hailing apps like Grab and Gojek; fixed-fare taxis are available at arrivals. Travel time to central Balikpapan is usually 20–40 minutes, longer at rush hour. There is no train service, so road transport is the only practical option.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What are the airport codes for Balikpapan?
A: IATA: BPN, ICAO: WALL.
Q: How far is the airport from Balikpapan city center?
A: About 10–15 km, typically 20–40 minutes by car depending on traffic.
Q: Does BPN have international flights?
A: Yes, but limited; most routes are domestic to Jakarta, Surabaya, Makassar, and other Indonesian cities, with some international services to nearby Southeast Asian destinations.
Q: What facilities are available at the airport?
A: A modern terminal with WiFi, lounges, restaurants, ATMs, currency exchange, duty-free shops, and car rental services.
AI-generated content · Generated Sep 28, 2026 · deepseek-v4.1-flash