Sepinggan International Airport – BPN
The Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman Sepinggan International Airport, or most locally known as Sepinggan International Airport, is the Kalimantan region’s busiest airport and the country’s sixth busiest airport. The airport is strategically situated in the eastern portion of the Kalimantan islands and serves Balikpapan, Indonesia and the nearby towns in the East Kalimantan. The Sepinggan International Airport, whose airport code is BPN, dates back to the era of the Dutch colonization and is primarily used for the Dutch Oil Company’s transportation services in the region. It was onlyin 1960 when the airport was converted to public and commercial use.
Best Time to Visit
BPN-Sepinggan International Airport was constructed years before the country gained independence from the Dutch government. Since then, it underwent two renovations from 1991 to 1997. The first renovation began in 1991 and was finished in 1994. During this phase, the taxiway and passenger and cargo terminals were reconstructed, and the runway was lengthened. The second renovation oversaw the refurbishment of the administration buildings, as well as the fuel depots and hangars. The new facilities were finally operational in 1997. As of 2018, the airport accommodates no less than 7.5 million passengers, 12 passenger airlines, and three cargo airlines. You can easily drive to the tourists' sites of Balikpapan from the airport.
What to Do & Area Attractions
There are a handful of hotels around the airport, but the Aston Balikpapan Hotel and Residence, with just 15 minutes from the airport, and the Swiss-Belinn Balikpapan is just 10 minutes from the airport, and both hotels offer free airport transportation to their guests.
On this page it is easy to search for Balikpapan, Indonesia airport hotels, we have listed hotels, airport motels,
resorts, inns in order of proximity, closest airport lodging options are listed first. Balikpapan, Indonesia (BPN-Sepinggan Intl.) airport
area map also gives you guidance on the distance of these hotels from the BPN airport.
Most of these BPN
hotels are designed to serve frequent travelers. If you are on business trip or family vacation or if your flight is delayed
and you need an overnight stay near the airport. Some of these Balikpapan, Indonesia
motels have passenger pick up or free airport shuttle service which you can take advantage of.
Some of the main attractions in the area around the BPN airport are Monument Perjuangan Rakyat, Bekapai Garden, and Monument Perjuangan Rakyat.
Map of Balikpapan, Indonesia Hotels
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Weather Forecast for Balikpapan, Indonesia (BPN-Sepinggan Intl.)
If you planning to travel to Balikpapan, Indonesia (BPN-Sepinggan Intl.), here is your 6-day travel weather forecast to make sure you have all the essentials needed during your stay.
Start your day when the sunrises at 10:05 PM.
The temperature feels like 88.69999999999999 with a humidity level of 83 so dress accordingly.
Cloud coverage is 31 percent with visibility at 14.7 percent.
Today’s UV index is 11, don’t forget the sunscreen if you need it!
Today’s winds are traveling southwest at a speed of 5 MPH. At the end of the day don’t miss the sunset at 10:07 AM.
Fahrenheit / Celsius
Today
5/4
Scattered clouds
83°F
High: 88°F
Low: 79°F
Precipitation: 10%
Sunday
5/5
Moderate rain
83°F
High: 86°F
Low: 80°F
Precipitation: 70%
Monday
5/6
Thunderstorm with rain
84°F
High: 87°F
Low: 80°F
Precipitation: 80%
Tuesday
5/7
Thunderstorm with heavy rain
84°F
High: 87°F
Low: 80°F
Precipitation: 85%
Wednesday
5/8
Heavy rain
83°F
High: 86°F
Low: 76°F
Precipitation: 85%
Thursday
5/9
Heavy rain
80°F
High: 85°F
Low: 75°F
Precipitation: 90%
FAQs
What are the most common amenities for Balikpapan, Indonesia BPN airport hotels?
Airport hotels have useful amenities for frequent travelers like free BPN airport shuttle service, 24 hour in-room dinning,
late check-in and check-out and free breakfast. For business traveler amenities like
free wifi and meeting rooms are helpful. Most common amenities are Vending Machines, Complimentary Breakfast
and Complimentary Breakfast.
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