Flying from Sultan Aji Muhamad Sulaiman Airport (BPN) to Singapore: what you need to know
Expect to be in the air for 2 hours 26 minutes. That's the average journey time for a direct flight from Sultan Aji Muhamad Sulaiman Airport to Singapore.
Balikpapan (the location of Sultan Aji Muhamad Sulaiman Airport) and Singapore are in the same timezone — UTC+8.
Sultan Aji Muhamad Sulaiman Airport (BPN) to Changi International Airport (SIN) is the most popular route, with 4 departures a week to choose from. If you prefer starting your day later, the last flight from BPN to SIN is with Scoot at 17:30. Choose the first departure with Scoot at 11:10 if you want to get going early.
Give yourself plenty of time to catch your flight from BPN to Singapore. As a general rule, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You can expect longer lines in popular months such as August and other peak seasons. Arriving up to fours hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
Nonstop flights from Sultan Aji Muhamad Sulaiman Airport (BPN) to Singapore are available for booking. Changi International Airport (SIN) is where you'll be landing.
Keep an eye out for offers from Scoot. This airline has direct flights from Sultan Aji Muhamad Sulaiman Airport to Singapore.
Think about adding a stopover to possibly find a cheaper flight from BPN to Singapore. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for the departures. Break up your trip (and maybe save some cash) by stopping at one of these popular options:
Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)
Juanda International Airport (SUB)
Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS)
If you have a passport from Indonesia and are travelling to Singapore for tourism purposes, you won't need a visa. However, visa and entry requirements may differ based on the duration of your stay and can be subject to change. For the most up-to-date information, check with your destination's nearest consulate or embassy before booking a cheap ticket from Sultan Aji Muhamad Sulaiman Airport to Singapore.
To get to BPN from central Balikpapan, it'll take around 39 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 23 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Want a relaxed start to your holiday? Stay near BPN. Whether you're catching an early flight from Sultan Aji Muhamad Sulaiman Airport to Singapore or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are perfect:
How to find the cheapest flights from Sultan Aji Muhamad Sulaiman Airport (BPN) to Singapore
$116 is the best price for a one-way ticket from Sultan Aji Muhamad Sulaiman Airport to Singapore. Return flights start from $283. These fares may change depending on availability and demand.
Score cheap tickets from BPN to Singapore by booking 10 months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for bagging a bargain.
Organise your trip for June. That's the cheapest month for tickets from Sultan Aji Muhamad Sulaiman Airport to Singapore. If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across each month.
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Airports in Singapore
Changi International Airport (SIN)
Changi International Airport (SIN) to the centre of Singapore is around 21 minutes by car. It's approximately 21 kilometres away.
Travelling to the centre on public transport takes about 1 hour.
If you're arriving on a late flight from Sultan Aji Muhamad Sulaiman Airport to Singapore, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these accommodation options near SIN:
Seletar Airport (XSP)
As soon as your flight from Sultan Aji Muhamad Sulaiman Airport to Singapore has hit the runway, you can reach the city centre in about 23 minutes by car. Central Singapore is approximately 19 kilometres from Seletar Airport (XSP).
The journey will take roughly 1 hour and 24 minutes on public transport.
You'll find some great places to call home for the night near XSP. Settle in and get cosy after your flight from BPN to Singapore at any of these perfectly located options:
Best time to go to Singapore
August is the busiest month to catch a flight from Sultan Aji Muhamad Sulaiman Airport to Singapore while February is the quietest. To work out the best time to go to Singapore, consider the pace you like to travel at.
The warmest month in Singapore is May, with the temperature ranging between 25ºC and 31ºC. Book your flights from Sultan Aji Muhamad Sulaiman Airport to Singapore in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
January sees average temperatures of between 24ºC and 30ºC. Look for cheap flights from BPN to Singapore around that time if you like cooler conditions.
More about Singapore
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Singapore right here. Check out these hotels once you've booked your flight from Sultan Aji Muhamad Sulaiman Airport to Singapore:
Every great adventure has to include a little sightseeing. Marina Bay Sands, Gardens by the Bay and Universal Studios Singapore are must-visits when exploring Singapore.
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