As the Indonesian government announces that three of the state-owned airlines will be merged, travel lovers are questioning whether the move will help decrease flight tickets to and from Bali. The government is seeking to merge Garuda Indonesia, Citilink, and Pelita Air to reduce logistical running costs. Speaking to reporters this week, the Minister of …
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Bali is one of the world’s most in-demand travel destinations right now. Travel data shows that the island will surpass tourism targets for 2023. As the island becomes more popular, major airlines are upping their game to help tourists travel in style. Australian airline Qantas has just announced that they will be offering travelers the …
As Bali stands firm as Indonesia’s leading tourist destination, data reveals that I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport was the busiest airport for the state-owned enterprise Angkasa Pura I for the first half of 2023. I Gusti Ngurah Rai International is the only commercial airport in Bali and has served over 9 million passenger movements …
Immigration officials in Bali have released formal statements regarded alleged extortion by three border control officers. An Australian tourist has told the media that she was forced to pay USD 1000 upon arrival in Bali on account of superficial damage to her passport. The story has been doing the rounds on social media for a …
Tourists in Bali are being urged by airport officials to leave extra time when setting off for I Gusti Ngurah Rai International. Bali Airport’s General Manager Handy Heryudhitiawan is calling on all tourists to arrive extra early for their flights in the coming weeks. Speaking to reporters, Handy Heryudhitiawan shared that he has been in …
Immigration officials in Bali have been reviewing travel data for the year to date. The numbers reveal that the island is on track to hit tourism targets this year but also that a surprising number of foreign nationals have been refused entry to the country. Data shows that the Ngurah Rai Immigration Office at Bali’s …
Australia’s low-cost airline Jetstar has announced that it will be pausing a popular route to Bali later this year. The service will be halted for a month as the airline reveals there is a lack of clarity around scheduling. The move throws travel plans into uncertainty for thousands of travelers planning their trips to Bali …
Bali’s I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport is now serving thirty international routes. The airport has just announced a new international flight service that offers tourists the opportunity to travel directly to a truly unique destination. The General Manager of Angkasa Pura I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport, Handy Heryudhitiawan, has confirmed that there will …
Tourists who are preparing to travel to Bali this peak season are being urged to take time to thoroughly check the condition of their passports before heading to the airport. The warning comes after yet another Bali-bound traveler was turned away by immigration officials over almost imperceptible damage to her passport. British traveler Emma, known …
Tourists heading to Bali can rest assured that security is taken very seriously indeed. Officials from I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport have confirmed that a passenger was detained by security forces after joking about having explosives in his bag. The incident happened on Thursday, 16th June, at I Gusti Ngurah Rai Airport, as passengers …
Indonesia has formally scrapped all Covid-19 travel requirements, including the mandatory vaccination for both international and domestic travelers. The vast majority of Covid-19 restrictions have been removed slowly and steadily since international borders reopened in February 2022. The removal of the mandatory Covid-19 vaccine for international travelers is the final step. As outlined in the …
Following the introduction of Governor Koster’s new do’s and don’ts for tourists visiting Bali, feedback from travelers has been largely positive. Over the last few days, the ‘good tourist guide’ has started to be given to every tourist arriving in Bali. Reporters spoke to international tourists in Bali and asked for their views on the …