Airport
Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman Sepinggan International Airport (BPN)
Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman Sepinggan International Airport is the main gateway to Balikpapan and East Kalimantan's coastal and inland destinations. Compare transfer options to Balikpapan city centre, Samarinda, Nusantara and nearby areas, and plan your onward journey with ease.
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About Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman Sepinggan International Airport
Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman Sepinggan International Airport is the main international airport serving Balikpapan and East Kalimantan on the island of Borneo. It connects the region to major Indonesian cities and a number of international destinations, making it a key entry point for business and leisure travel in eastern Borneo. The current passenger terminal opened in 2014 and covers around 110,000 square metres, bringing domestic and international operations together in a single modern building. The airport is located in Sepinggan, approximately 5–7 km from central Balikpapan, and serves as the primary air gateway for the wider East Kalimantan region. Balikpapan is connected to the airport by road, with taxis, private transfers and public transport providing access to the city centre and nearby areas. The airport also supports onward travel toward Samarinda and Indonesia's new capital area, Nusantara, in East Kalimantan. Passengers can use a range of facilities including check-in areas, security screening, arrival services, shopping, dining and passenger lounges, making the airport a practical starting point for journeys across the region.
Terminal Overview
Terminals
Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman Sepinggan International Airport operates through one passenger terminal that handles domestic and international flights within the same modern building. Opened in 2014, the terminal combines domestic and international halls and serves airlines flying to destinations across Indonesia and selected international routes.
Ground Transportation Services to and from Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman Sepinggan International Airport
Transfers
Book private transfers from Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman Sepinggan International Airport to hotels in Balikpapan, Samarinda and other destinations across East Kalimantan.
Hourly Chauffeur
Arrange a professional chauffeur by the hour for flexible travel from the airport, business meetings, site visits or journeys around Balikpapan and the surrounding region.
Car Rental
Rent a car from Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman Sepinggan International Airport for independent travel around Balikpapan and onward trips across East Kalimantan.
Bus & Group Transfers
Organize minibuses or charter buses for groups travelling between the airport, hotels, event venues, industrial sites and other destinations in the region.
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