Getting to Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman Sepinggan Intl. Airport from the City Center
You can get on a bus for travelling to the airport from Balikpapan city center. Using a taxi is a more expensive alternative but if you want a fast and comfortable travel, you can choose this option. If you rent a car, you can freely travel to anywhere in the city during your visit.
Taxi
You can easily find a taxi in the city center or ask your hotel to call a taxi for you. Travelling to the airport by taxi takes about 15 minutes.
Car Rental
There are many car rental companies offering car rental services in Balikpapan city center. Your hotel can help you to find a reliable company. You can reach the airport in about 20 minutes by following the road JI. Kolonel Syarifudin Yoes.
Bus
Bus is a commonly used transportation vehicle in Balikpapan. Nine separate bus routes departing from different points of the city carry passengers to the airport. You can choose the bus route that is the most convenient for you and take the road to the airport.
Airport Information
The airport, which is the 6th biggest airport of Indonesia, is located in the western part of the Makassar Strait. There is a hotel next to the airport. The airport has also services like restaurant and store. There are restaurants, cafes and banks around the airport. There is a cinema which has a capacity of 15 people and it offers free service every day from 07:00 am to 09:00 pm.