With a population of 433,866, Balikpapan is the largest city in East Kalimantan, Indonesia by the number of inhabitants.
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Balikpapan in January, when the average temperature is 27 °C, and the highest can go up to 29 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 25 °C, with an average temperature of 27 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in May, when precipitation is around 250 mm. In contrast, November is usually the driest month of the year in Balikpapan, with an average rainfall of 170 mm.
When flying to Balikpapan, you’ll arrive at Balikpapan Sepinnggan (BPN), which is located 4 miles from the city centre.
Average rates range from around AED 93 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to AED 147 and up for a 5-star experience.
Expect to pay AED 3.31 per litre in Balikpapan (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between AED 39.67 and AED 52.89.