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IATA: BPN · Balikpapan-Borneo Island, Indonesia

Sepinggan International Airport Guide

CapitalJakarta
Population284,438,782
CurrencyIDR Rp Indonesian rupiah
LanguageIndonesian
Time ZoneUTC+08:00 WITA
AirportBPN
Distance—
Flight Time—
Visitors/yr~5,523,974

Sepinggan International Airport (IATA: BPN) is a key aviation hub serving Balikpapan-Borneo Island and the wider Indonesia region. The airport operates 3 passenger terminals, handling millions of passengers annually.

Getting to Balikpapan-Borneo Island from BPN

Train and metro offer the fastest connections (20–40 min). Buses and shared shuttles are the most affordable. Taxis and rideshare apps (Uber, Bolt) are ideal with luggage or in groups.

Terminals & Facilities

Sepinggan International Airport has 3 terminals with duty-free retail, restaurants, business lounges, family zones and prayer rooms. Free WiFi is available throughout.

Airport Lounges at BPN

Multiple lounges are accessible via Priority Pass, Amex Platinum, airline status or day-pass purchase. Amenities include complimentary food and drinks, fast WiFi and shower facilities.

Parking

Short-stay, long-stay and meet-and-greet options are available at Sepinggan International Airport. Pre-booking online saves 30–50% versus paying at the gate.

Frequently Asked Questions

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Top Activities in Balikpapan-Borneo Island

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Sepinggan International Airport (BPN) at a glance

IATA / ICAO
BPN / WALL
Serves
Balikpapan-Borneo Island
Country
Indonesia
Local time now
01:51 (WITA)
Time zone
Asia/Makassar
Currency
IDR (Rp)
Capital
Jakarta
Coordinates
-1.2683, 116.8940

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Nonstop destinations from BPN

Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman Sepinggan International Airport has published nonstop service to 12 airports across 3 countries. The busiest are listed first, with straight-line distance from BPN.

DestinationIATACountryDistance
JakartaCGKIndonesia1,257 km
SingaporeSINSingapore1,463 km
SurabayaSUBIndonesia817 km
YogyakartaJOGIndonesia1,018 km
MakassarUPGIndonesia516 km
TarakanTRKIndonesia516 km
BanjarbaruBDJIndonesia338 km
Tanjung Redeb - Borneo IslandBEJIndonesia384 km
SepangKULMalaysia1,746 km
BandungBDOIndonesia1,208 km
ManadoMDCIndonesia946 km
PaluPLWIndonesia337 km

Airlines serving BPN

7 carriers publish nonstop service at BPN, ranked by how many routes each one appears on. Counts include codeshares, so a carrier can be listed here while the aircraft is flown by a partner. Schedules change seasonally — check the operating carrier on your own dates before booking.

AirlineCodeTypeRoutes
Sriwijaya AirSJFull Service16
Lion AirJTBudget14
Garuda IndonesiaGAFull Service12
CitilinkQGBudget4
Thai AirwaysTGFull Service4
AirAsiaAKBudget2
Singapore AirlinesSQFull Service2

At the airport

General guidance rather than BPN-specific detail — terminal counts, lounge locations, desk opening hours and lost-property arrangements change often, so confirm those on the airport’s own site before you travel.

SecurityAllow longer than you think at peak departure banks - typically early morning and late evening. Liquids and electronics rules still differ by airport even where scanners have been upgraded.
ImmigrationArriving passengers clear immigration at the first point of entry into a country, not at the final destination, which is what makes tight connections risky on separate tickets.
Terminal transfersWhere an airport has multiple terminals, allow for a shuttle or train between them. Airside transfers are faster, but a change of terminal often means re-clearing security.
Wi-FiFree Wi-Fi is now near-universal at scheduled-service airports, usually with a time limit or an email sign-in. Download boarding passes before you land in case sign-in fails.
Food and shopsMost retail sits airside, after security. Landside options before security are usually thinner and close earlier.
AccessibilityRequest assistance through your airline at least 48 hours ahead. It is a legal entitlement across the EU, UK and US, but only guaranteed when pre-booked.
CurrencyAirport exchange desks carry the widest spreads of anywhere in a country. An ATM in the arrivals hall, or a card with no foreign-transaction fee, is almost always cheaper.
Lost propertyItems left on the aircraft go to the airline; items left in the terminal go to the airport operator. They are separate systems, so report to the right one.