Search Flights from Balikpapan to Sydney

Quick Flight Summary from Balikpapan to Sydney

Key numbers to know before you book

  • Lowest recent price
    A$966
  • Direct flight duration 19 hour 25 min
  • Arrival airports SYD
  • Best days to book Friday, Wednesday
  • Average over the last 30 days
    A$912

Cheapest flights from Balikpapan to Sydney

Best Price

Garuda Indonesia

Garuda Indonesia
13 Nov, Fri
Balikpapan – Sydney
15h 10m
1 stop
BPN–SYD

Garuda Indonesia

Garuda Indonesia
30 Sep, Wed
Balikpapan – Sydney
22h 45m
2 stop
BPN–SYD
Shortest Flight

Garuda Indonesia

Garuda Indonesia
6 Oct, Tue
Balikpapan – Sydney
12h 50m
1 stop
BPN–SYD

Last update: 28 September 2026 03:27

Estimated Prices for Balikpapan to Sydney Flights

Cheapest Day29 September Tuesday
Best Price
A$832
Average Price
A$943
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Key Features of the Airlines

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Transportation to Airport from Balikpapan City Center

Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman Sepinggan Intl. Airport

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.

Transportation to Sydney City Center from Airport

Sydney Kingsford Smith - Mascot - Kingsford Smith - Sydney Airport

Sydney Airport is a major international airport located 8 km from the city center. There are a variety of transportation alternatives passengers can use to get to the city center from Sydney Airport, by both road and rail, including taxis, buses, trains, rental cars, and bikes.

Taxi

One of the most convenient transportation alternatives to get to the city center from Sydney Airport is by taxi. Taxis are accessible from each terminal, with designated taxi stands available. Curbside attendants can help passengers arrange 5-seater taxis, van taxis for larger groups, wheelchair accessible taxis, and taxis with baby seats if needed. Taxi fares to Sydney City from the airport range between $45-55. The airport also features a pre-book taxi service. For more information on taxi fares and services please visit Sydney Airport’s website.

Bus

Taking the bus from Sydney Airport to the city center is another convenient transportation alternative. There are a number of bus routes that provide transportation from the airport to the city center. Buses depart from the terminals and enable you to get to the city center quickly. Buses are also a cheaper option when compared to taxis. For more information on bus routes please visit Sydney Airport’s website.

Train

The train is another great method of transportation to get to the city center from the airport. Trains to the city depart from the domestic terminal train station and the international terminal train station. It takes 13 minutes to get to the city center from Sydney Airport by train, making it an affordable and comfortable transportation alternative. Trains operate every day of the week and run every 10 minutes.

Bike

Traveling by bicycle is one of the oldest and one of the greenest methods of transportation. The use of bicycles continues to increase as a means of protecting the environment. Sydney Airport is an airport that places great importance on the environmentally friendly and positive impact that cycling has. The airport features bike racks located at each terminal. You can follow the designated bike paths to get to the city center from the airport.

Rental Car

Renting a car is a great way to get to the city center from the airport and a great way to get around in the city during your trip. Rental car counters are located on the arrivals level of the terminals. Rental car companies that you can choose from include Avis, Budget, Europcar, Enterprise, Hertz, Thrifty and Redspot.

Sydney Weather

5-Day Forecast • Min / Max Temperature

Today
Tuesday
29 Sep
Cloudy
19°10°
Wednesday
30 Sep
Cloudy
22°11°
Thursday
1 Oct
Cloudy
29°13°
Friday
2 Oct
Cloudy
26°16°
Saturday
3 Oct
Rain
21°16°

Frequently Asked Questions

When you search for Balikpapan-Sydney flights, Wingie directly gathers and compares instant data from all airlines. You can see all Balikpapan-Sydney flights together for the date you are looking for and choose the most suitable flight.
For Balikpapan-Sydney flights, you can use Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman Sepinggan Intl. Airport as departure airport, and Sydney Kingsford Smith - Mascot - Kingsford Smith - Sydney Airport for arrival.
The flight distance between Balikpapan-Sydney is 5089 kilometers in total. The flight between the two cities takes 6 hour 20 minutes.
When the average prices are examined, the most suitable day for Balikpapan-Sydney flights is Thursday.
On this route, low-cost airlines typically offer fares that include only cabin and hand baggage. Full-service airlines may include baggage and refreshment fees in the base price. The best option varies according to baggage needs. Based on current data, the lowest fare on this route with Garuda Indonesia starts from approximately A$832.
AirlinePriceStandard inclusions
Garuda Indonesia
A$832
1 piece X 7 kg cabin baggage (36x56x23 cm) / 1 piece X 25 kg checked baggage / Paid Change / Partial Refund

Last update: 14.09.2026

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