Flying from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Sultan Aji Muhamad Sulaiman Airport (BPN): what you need to know
Balikpapan is eight hours ahead of London and is in the UTC+8 timezone.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to catch your LGW to BPN flight.
Travelling during a peak month like August? Public holidays and other high seasons can mean longer queues at airport checkpoints. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
How to find the cheapest flights from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Sultan Aji Muhamad Sulaiman Airport (BPN)
340 € is currently the best price for a one-way London Gatwick Airport to Sultan Aji Muhamad Sulaiman Airport flight. Return flights start from 808 €. These fares may change depending on demand and availability.
To find cheap tickets from LGW to BPN, book ahead. Airlines usually offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first made available.
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Handy information about London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
When it comes to the on-time performance of London Gatwick Airport, data shows 69.26% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
Central London to London Gatwick Airport is around 80 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 1 hour 20 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
Taking public transport? Expect a trip time of around 1 hour 25 minutes.
Have an early flight from London Gatwick Airport to Sultan Aji Muhamad Sulaiman Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels near LGW:
Arriving at Sultan Aji Muhamad Sulaiman Airport (BPN)
The last thing you want is a long trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a London Gatwick Airport to Sultan Aji Muhamad Sulaiman Airport flight. Book 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 roughly 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 most popular month for flights from London Gatwick Airport to Sultan Aji Muhamad Sulaiman Airport. To escape the crowds, travel to Balikpapan in February.
The warmest month in Balikpapan is April, with the temperature ranging between 24ºC (75ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Lock in your flights from London Gatwick Airport to Sultan Aji Muhamad Sulaiman Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from LGW to BPN in January. Average temperatures are between 24ºC (75ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF) then.
Explore more of Indonesia
Balikpapan has loads to offer, but there are so many other parts of Indonesia just waiting to be discovered. Around 354 kilometres south-west of Balikpapan, a trip to Banjarmasin will keep your itinerary packed. Start with attractions like Sultan Suriansyah Mosque, Wasaka Museum and Masjid Raya Sabilal Muhtadin Banjarmasin.
If you're ready to explore another side of Indonesia, head for Samarinda, roughly 80 kilometres north-east of Balikpapan. Puncak Bukit Raudah, Puncak Wiratama and Simpang Tiga Slamet Riyadi are key reasons to visit.