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Quick Flight Summary from Balikpapan to Abu Dhabi

Lowest recent price
2,281 AED
Direct flight duration 15 hour 50 min
Arrival airports AUH / ZVJ / XSB
Best days to book Monday, Friday
Average over the last 30 days
2,257 AED

Cheapest flights from Balikpapan to Abu Dhabi

Best Price

Etihad Airways

6 Dec, Sun

Balikpapan – Abu Dhabi

20h 30m

1 stop

BPN–AUH

2,281 AED

Shortest Flight

Etihad Airways

3 Dec, Thu

Balikpapan – Abu Dhabi

15h 50m

1 stop

BPN–AUH

2,285 AED

Etihad Airways

6 Nov, Fri

Balikpapan – Abu Dhabi

1d 7h 50m

2 stop

BPN–AUH

2,286 AED

Etihad Airways

7 Nov, Sat

Balikpapan – Abu Dhabi

1d 7h 50m

2 stop

BPN–AUH

2,286 AED

Garuda Indonesia

8 Nov, Sun

Balikpapan – Abu Dhabi

20h 30m

1 stop

BPN–AUH

2,295 AED

Last update: 31 October 2026 00:32

Estimated Prices for Balikpapan to Abu Dhabi Flights

Cheapest Day6 December Sunday

Best Price

2,281 AED

Average Price

2,287 AED

2,295 AED

2,281 AED

2,286 AED

06Fri

Nov

2,286 AED

07Sat

2,295 AED

08Sun

2,285 AED

03Thu

Dec

2,281 AED

06Sun

Key Features of the Airlines

Star Alliance Member
Complimentary Meals
2x23kg Baggage

Premium Abu Dhabi Carrier
Generous Baggage
Award-Winning Service

Best LCC Middle East
Flexible Rebooking
Wide Domestic Network

Budget Abu Dhabi Flights
Modern A320 Fleet
Digital-First Experience

oneworld Member
Jordan Flag Carrier
Full Service

Information compiled by AI. For the most up-to-date information, contact the airline.

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 Abu Dhabi City Center from Airport

Zayed International Airport

Abu Dhabi International Airport is 30 kilometers east of the city center. You can easily reach the city center by shuttle bus, city bus or taxi. You can also rent a car from companies located in the city center and at the airport.

Airport Shuttle

Some airline companies flying to Abu Dhabi International Airport offer a free 24-hour shuttle service which you can benefit to go both to the airport and the city center.

City Bus

You can reach the city by taking buses A1, which depart from the airport every 40 minutes.

Taxi

Taxi is one of the alternatives that can be considered to reach the city. The most common means of transport in Abu Dhabi is taxi. However, since demand is high, you can wait for a long time under heat. Almost all the taxis accept credit cards. If you are traveling for business purposes, buying a voucher may be beneficial.

Car Rental

Renting a car is one of the most reasonable options for transportation in Abu Dhabi. Because the United Arab Emirates is a fortunate country in terms of oil reserves, oil prices are quite low. If you want to take advantage of this, it is possible to find many car rental offices in the city center and at the airport.

Abu Dhabi Weather

5-Day Forecast • Min / Max Temperature

Today

Sunday

1 Nov

Clear

36°27°

Monday

2 Nov

Clear

34°26°

Tuesday

3 Nov

Fog

33°25°

Wednesday

4 Nov

Fog

34°25°

Thursday

5 Nov

Clear

33°26°

More Information About Abu Dhabi

Abu Dhabi City Guide

Zayed International Airport

Abu Dhabi Bus Station

Sir Bani Yas Island Airport

Frequently Asked Questions

How does Wingie offer the cheapest Balikpapan-Abu Dhabi flights?

When you search for Balikpapan-Abu Dhabi flights, Wingie directly gathers and compares instant data from all airlines. You can see all Balikpapan-Abu Dhabi flights together for the date you are looking for and choose the most suitable flight.

Which airports can I use for Balikpapan-Abu Dhabi flights?

For Balikpapan-Abu Dhabi flights, you can use Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman Sepinggan Intl. Airport as departure airport, and Zayed International Airport, Abu Dhabi Bus Station, Sir Bani Yas Island Airport for arrival.

How many kilometers is the flight distance from Balikpapan-Abu Dhabi and how long does the flight take?

The straight-line distance between Balikpapan and Abu Dhabi is about 7305 km. According to Wingie flight data, there were no direct flights on this route in the last 30 days; the shortest connecting flight took about 15 hour 50 minutes.

Which day is the most convenient for Balikpapan-Abu Dhabi flights?

When the average prices are examined, the most suitable day for Balikpapan-Abu Dhabi flights is Tuesday.

Which airlines offer direct flights between Balikpapan-Abu Dhabi?

Etihad Airways, Garuda Indonesia organizes direct flights between Balikpapan-Abu Dhabi.

Balikpapan-Abu Dhabi: which airline is better value on this route?

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 Etihad Airways starts from approximately 2,144 AED.

Airline	Price	Standard inclusions
Garuda Indonesia	2,288 AED	No changes allowed / No Refund / 1 piece X 7 kg cabin baggage / Complimentary Refreshments
Etihad Airways	2,144 AED	No changes allowed / No Refund / 1 piece X 7 kg cabin baggage / Complimentary Refreshments