Bali Airport has confirmed that it will adjust its baggage inspection protocols to streamline passengers’ departure processes.
Bali Airport is one of Indonesia’s busiest international airports, and during the high season, management is keen to ensure that there are no queues.
The General Manager of I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport has spoken to reporters about the new security protocols and how they will affect passengers. General Manager Wahyudi shared that the changes have been made to help prioritize traveler comfort while maintaining safety and security for all.
Wahyudi told reporters, “Starting from June 12, 2025, adjustments have been implemented to the inspection of passengers and luggage, such as checked baggage and cabin baggage, after the self-reporting process or check-in process.”
He continued to explain that the policy update is in accordance with the Decree of the Minister of Transportation of the Republic of Indonesia No. 39 of 2024 concerning the National Aviation Security Program.
The policy states that airport operators are required to prepare and implement a comprehensive security program, including the use of technology such as X-ray MVXR at the Hold Baggage Screening Checkpoint (HBSCP) and the Passenger Security Checkpoint (PSCP) system.
Wahyudi continued “The use of this technology is a new security measure in accordance with the amendment to Annex 17 Doc 8973 and is outlined in the Decree of the Minister of Transportation of the Republic of Indonesia No. 39 of 2024 to speed up the inspection flow, streamline the process, and improve service standards.”
This change means that travellers do not need to have their bags X-rayed upon entry to the terminal building. As of June 12th, the security scans of checked baggage have been completed after the bags have been dropped off at check-in, and passengers have moved to the Passenger Security Check Point (PSCP) before moving into the departure lounge areas and duty-free.
Wahyudi told reporters that a similar system had previously been implemented at the Ngurah Rai Airport Domestic Departure Terminal. Therefore, he believes that the system can speed up the inspection flow, increase efficiency, and provide more comfortable services.
“With this effort, all passengers in the waiting room have been ensured to go through a strict and thorough security inspection process.”
The system is also in place in many international airports around the world, including in Europe.
As the high season gets underway in Bali, the island’s only international airport is preparing to welcome a massive influx of visitors.
In April 2025 alone, Bali Airport saw 2,028,344 passengers and 12,119 aircraft movements across both domestic and international routes.
Cumulatively from January to April 2025, Ngurah Rai Airport served 7,236,686 passengers which puts Bali well on track to smash tourism targets by the end go the year.
Speaking to reporters in mid-May, Wahyudi reiterated Bali Airport management’s commitment to passenger comfort, noting, “We as the airport manager are committed to providing excellent service to all service users so that tourists will get a memorable travel moment when passing through Ngurah Rai Airport.”
“We also continue to take steps to improve services to airport service users both in terms of facilities and connectivity.”
As always, tourists traveling to Bali Airport on departing flights from the island this peak vacation season are advised to leave more than enough time to travel from their accommodation to the airport.
While leaders in Bali are working to tackle the island’s longstanding traffic congestion issues, with hundreds of thousands more tourists on the island, the province’s roads will be busier than usual, and traffic congestion and periods of gridlock will be daily occurrences.
Tourists who have flights departing around rush hour are advised to make their way to their airport as early as possible and use the Bali Mandara Toll Road to help avoid traffic congestion accumulating on the smaller roads.
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Noel
Friday 27th of June 2025
Hmm... what I’d really like is to not have my bags X-rayed every single time I go to Bali. I went four times in 2024—every time I was “randomly” scanned. I've been twice so far this year and, surprise, both times I was “randomly” selected again. I’m going again in about two weeks and have zero doubt I’ll be scanned yet again.
I’m a single male travelling alone—the type they love to target for a little “extra inspection” (and sometimes a scam attempt). One time last year, I was literally just transiting—getting off one flight and heading straight to another international departure. They found a model plane in my luggage and tried to claim I was going to leave it in Bali, so they wanted me to pay tax on it. My connecting flight was leaving in under three hours!
Even though all my documents showed a Sydney address and I provided my departure details, the customs officer kept insisting “but you live here.” It took 20 minutes of arguing before they finally let me through.
Loups-Garoups
Sunday 29th of June 2025
@Noel, Are you referring to a drone for personal recreational use?? Model airplane? I have brought a drone for personal use from the States through Jakarta and domestic flight to Bali and never had an issue or my bags being x ray for secondary inspection for that matter. And why would they want to tax for model RC plane or a drone on an international arrival or on a domestic departure between islands. Perhaps I missed something there or your English is a bit off (no offense though). Maybe it is Bali who knows...keeping a eye closely on certain nationalities?? Don't be quick to judge it's a scam on the making with your bags being searched.
Noel
Friday 27th of June 2025
Hmmmm, what I'd like is to not have my bags x'rayed every time I go to Bali. I went 4 times in 2024, every time I was "randomly" scanned and 2 times so.fsr this year, both times "randomly" scanned. I go in about 2 weeks, I'll be scanned again for sure. Single male travelling on his own, the ones they like to try to scam out of money. One time last year I was literally getting off one plane and going straight through customs onto a departing flight. They found a model plane in my case which they were trying to say I was going to leave on Bali and they want me to lay tax on it, even thought my next flight left in less than 3 hours. The guard kept saying "but you live here" even though all my details had my Sydney address and I showed my departing flight details. It took about 20 minutes to get through.
Reece spoon
Wednesday 2nd of July 2025
@Noel, yes we've all been there, part of the rort especially if the've smelt money in ur back pocket...
Steve bm
Monday 30th of June 2025
@Noel, Those little cable ties different colours they put on out the back can easily be ripped off with a car key before you head to customs q code check and xray machines
Randy
Sunday 29th of June 2025
@Noel, a bit far fetched but you may seem to fit their profiling. Scam you out for it probably not. You are not the only one...Bali seems to be the busiest departure point for going abroad by others living in this part of Indonesia.
Eddy Pieters
Thursday 26th of June 2025
The service has improved signi ficantly on all International Indonesian Airports.Only one MANCO "The use of Special Old & invalid/help needed Lines by passengers who don't fit in this categorie and nobody to correct it. The new wheelchair is a big positieve change.Pls take special attention to the payment of the great work the ground personeel do.(They do not receive the salary mentioned in their contract.) Me & my late wife travelled 2 up/to 3x/year Ams - Jkt vv since 2002 so i quite good contact.My next trip will be 1 july jkt-Ams.
Exp
Wednesday 25th of June 2025
"Travelers do not need to have their bags X-rayed upon entry to the terminal building."
Sounds nice but this was highly required in a period of terrorism. I clearly remember the 2009 Marriot and Ritz-Carlton hotel attacks in Jakarta with people carrying luggage/backpacks full of explosives. I guess Indonesia has called off this as a risk by now?
Reece spoon
Wednesday 2nd of July 2025
@Exp, but how can they make a quick graft on the side if everythings done faster, i dont believe in flying pigs...
Exp
Monday 30th of June 2025
@Randy, I have the unfortunate experience of being in the middle of a Densus 88 terror training exercise without anybody warning me up front. You should try that.
Randy
Sunday 29th of June 2025
@Exp, People ?? You mean everyone carries??
Have you heard of Densus 88? Indonesia has been safer than it was decades ago. Shared intelligence and the law enforcement have been on the look out as always, YOU should be thankful living here if you say you do with the enforced security. They never let their guards down. They have intercepted some (that made local news) before something would actually happen. If you see security beefing up again, there is an indication something they may know before we all do.
Shorty
Friday 27th of June 2025
@Exp,
Risk assessment has obviously concluded pre entry checking is no longer needed.