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Among airlines operating Balikpapan to Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport flights:

• Malaysia Airlines: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

2 airlines operate flights between Balikpapan and Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• AirAsia
• Malaysia Airlines

Flights from Balikpapan to Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport usually depart from Balikpapan Sepinnggan (BPN) and arrive at Kuala Lumpur Intl (KUL).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• AirAsia: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Malaysia Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so travellers should check the fare details before booking.

Only Economy class is available on flights from Balikpapan to Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport.

On this route, direct flights are cheaper than stopover options on average. Direct fares average RM 657 return, compared with RM 720 via a stopover through Singapore Changi (SIN).

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge RM 85–RM 407 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A320-100/200 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by AirAsia. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A320 (sharklets) variants.

Connecting flights from Balikpapan to Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport most commonly pass through:

• Bandar Seri Begawan Brunei Intl (BWN) – 67% of one-stop connections
• Singapore Changi (SIN) – 33% of one-stop connections
Together, these airports account for 100% of one-stop bookings on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 46% on the Balikpapan to Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport route. Monday is the cheapest departure day at RM 549 return on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at RM 1,008, a difference of RM 459. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Balikpapan to Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport route, 26% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2 hours 8 minutes.

Evening is the busiest departure period on Balikpapan to Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport flights, with 100% leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 0%, Afternoon flights for 0%, and Night flights for 0%.

Some of the most popular sights in Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport are KLCC Park, World Trade Centre Kuala Lumpur, and Suria KLCC. These are among the most viewed places in Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport on KAYAK.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Balikpapan to Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport:

• Earliest: departs at 10:00 and lands at 12:54
• Latest: departs at 19:15 and lands at 22:09.

The flight takes about 2h 54m.

A direct flight from Balikpapan to Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport takes 2h 54m, covering 2,809 km.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about RM 703 to RM 4,343. That means the highest observed fare was about 6x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Balikpapan to Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about RM 396, which is 19% above the typical average for this route.

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Flying via Singapore Changi (SIN) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 15h 19m, compared to 20h 53m via Bandar Seri Begawan Brunei Intl (BWN).

Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport (KUL) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around RM 44 for economy cars. Top options include:
· Paradise
· Galaxy Asia Car Rental
· SEIYON Rent a Car
· Europcar
· GREEN MOTION

Return flights from Balikpapan to Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport range from RM 588 to RM 829, with an average of RM 720 over the past 12 months. Anything below RM 588 counts as a good deal.