Balikpapan is a major city in East Kalimantan. The most practical way to reach it from Lombok is by flying from Lombok International Airport to Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman Sepinggan International Airport (BPN). This route connects the islands of Nusa Tenggara to the industrial hub of Kalimantan.
Total Distance: Driving distance 2,000 km, straight-line air distance 800 km.
Flights usually connect through Surabaya or Makassar.
May to September for dry weather.