Travelling from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Sultan Aji Muhamad Sulaiman Airport (BPN): what you need to know
Balikpapan's timezone is UTC+8, which makes Balikpapan eight hours ahead of London.
To ensure you get on your LHR to BPN flight, leave enough time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Travelling during a peak time like July? Major public holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Opt for a stopover if you prefer to break up your flight. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to see the options for tickets from London Heathrow Airport to Sultan Aji Muhamad Sulaiman Airport. Kuala Lumpur International Airport is a top stopover on the LHR to BPN route.
How to find the cheapest flights from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Sultan Aji Muhamad Sulaiman Airport (BPN)
Right now, $955 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way London Heathrow Airport to Sultan Aji Muhamad Sulaiman Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is $1,359. Bear in mind that fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from LHR to BPN if you book in advance. Airlines often have some excellent early bird deals.
Finding cheap flights from London Heathrow Airport to Sultan Aji Muhamad Sulaiman Airport is easier if you can be flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' function to see the best prices throughout the month and score a great deal.
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Handy information about London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
68.18% of flights taking off from London Heathrow Airport land at their destination on time.
Central London to London Heathrow Airport is around 31 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 55 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
You can expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour on public transport.
Looking for a handy hotel near LHR? If you're catching an early flight from London Heathrow Airport to Sultan Aji Muhamad Sulaiman Airport, these stays will put you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Sultan Aji Muhamad Sulaiman Airport (BPN)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a London Heathrow Airport to Sultan Aji Muhamad Sulaiman Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near BPN instead:
Getting from Sultan Aji Muhamad Sulaiman Airport (BPN) to central Balikpapan
Sultan Aji Muhamad Sulaiman Airport is approximately 23 kilometres from the centre of Balikpapan. The drive time takes around 40 minutes.
When to fly to Sultan Aji Muhamad Sulaiman Airport (BPN)
August is the busiest month for flights from London Heathrow Airport to Sultan Aji Muhamad Sulaiman Airport. For a quieter experience, travel to Balikpapan in February.
The warmest month in Balikpapan is April, with the temperature ranging between 24ºC (75ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Book your flights from London Heathrow Airport to Sultan Aji Muhamad Sulaiman Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
January has average temperatures of between 24ºC (75ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Look for cheap tickets from LHR to BPN sometime then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Indonesia
Balikpapan has its own special appeal, but there are so many other corners of Indonesia just waiting to be discovered. Around 354 kilometres south-west of Balikpapan, a visit to Banjarmasin will fill your itinerary to the brim. Check out popular attractions like Sultan Suriansyah Mosque, Wasaka Museum and Masjid Raya Sabilal Muhtadin Banjarmasin.
If you're interested in discovering another major stop in Indonesia, head for Samarinda, roughly 80 kilometres north-east of Balikpapan. Puncak Bukit Raudah, Puncak Wiratama and Simpang Tiga Slamet Riyadi are highlights.