Cheap flights from Istanbul to Balikpapan

One-way fares from $406 · IST → BPN · prices found by travellers in the last 48 hours

Compare all dates Balikpapan → Istanbul
Cheapest fare
$406

AirAsia X · Mon, Nov 16

Cheapest month
November

from $406

Direct flights
Not recently

Usually 1+ stop

Quickest trip
13h 15m

9,920 km

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Cheapest month to fly from Istanbul to Balikpapan

Lowest one-way fare per person in each month. Choose a month to see every date.

  1. November 2026 Cheapest $406
  2. December 2026 $420

Cheapest dates in November 2026

The lowest fares we've seen for each day, cheapest first.

AirAsia X
Depart17:20 Mon, Nov 16SAW → BPN 14h 45m · 2 stops
$406one way, per person
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Turkish Airlines
Depart17:15 Thu, Nov 19IST → BPN 13h 15m · 1 stop
$425one way, per person
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Pegasus Airlines
Depart13:30 Wed, Nov 11SAW → BPN 16h 40m · 2 stops
$437one way, per person
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Turkish Airlines
Depart17:15 Tue, Nov 17IST → BPN 13h 15m · 1 stop
$448one way, per person
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Ajet
Depart15:15 Fri, Nov 20SAW → BPN 16h 50m · 2 stops
$468one way, per person
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Turkmenistan Airlines
Depart08:40 Tue, Nov 10IST → BPN 14h 20m · 2 stops
$483one way, per person
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About flights from Istanbul to Balikpapan

Istanbul (IST) and Balikpapan (BPN) are about 9,920 km apart. We haven't seen direct fares on this route recently, so expect at least one stop; the quickest journey we've seen takes about 13h 15m. Over the next few months, one-way fares start from $406, and November 2026 is currently the cheapest month to fly.

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Frequently asked questions

How much is a flight from Istanbul to Balikpapan?

The cheapest one-way fare we've seen recently is $406 with AirAsia X, departing Monday, November 16, 2026. Over the coming months, the lowest fare in each month ranges from $406 to $420.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Istanbul to Balikpapan?

November 2026 currently has the lowest fares, from $406 one way.

Are there direct flights from Istanbul to Balikpapan?

We haven't seen direct fares recently, so most journeys include at least one stop.

How long is the flight from Istanbul to Balikpapan?

The quickest journey we've seen takes about 13h 15m. Istanbul and Balikpapan are around 9,920 km apart.

Which airlines fly from Istanbul to Balikpapan?

Recent fares on this route were with AirAsia X, Turkish Airlines, Pegasus Airlines, Ajet and Turkmenistan Airlines.

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