The Indonesian Minister of Tourism and Creative Economies, Sandiaga Uno, has committed to reducing the cost of domestic airfares in the country. This will have a huge impact on domestic tourists and their ability to explore their home nation, and it poses some incredible opportunities for adventurous Bali holidaymakers to explore more of what the …
Domestic Travel
Bali is the gateway to the Indonesian archipelago. With over 17,000 islands to explore, tourists could return to Indonesia, and specifically Bali, time and time again and only scratch the surface. New domestic flight routes are making it even easier to see the best of Bali and beyond. The Indonesian airline TransNusa has just introduced …
For upwards of a million Australians every year, Bali is the destination of choice for a quick and easy vacation in the sun. The Islands of the Gods is a home away from home for so many Australians, yet the Minister for Tourism wants to see more tourists adding destinations to their trips. Indonesia is …
As of the 17th of July, it became compulsory for Indonesian citizens traveling by air to show proof of their Covid-19 booster vaccination. This change in travel regulations has caused confusion and frustration for local travelers, many of whom have had to cancel their bookings for their trips to Bali. The Bali Tourism Association spoke …
The management of Bali’s Ngurah Rai Airport has announced that they will not increase the Aircraft Passenger Service rates (PJP2U), also known as airport tax. The announcement comes as 19 airports across Indonesia will be increasing their taxes in the coming weeks. The General Manager of PT Angkasa Pura, I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport, …
Documents released by the Indonesian government confirm that the changes in travel mandates that come into effect on the 17th of July are only applicable to Indonesian citizens. As of the 17th of July, Indonesian citizens who wish to travel domestically or internationally by air will have to show proof of their booster vaccine. If …
An official from the Badung Tourism Agency has proposed that the central government allow domestic travelers to visit the island despite the partial lockdown implementation. The Head of Badung Tourism Agency, Cok Raka Darmawan, proposed for the central government to keep allowing domestic travelers to visit the island, despite the partial lockdown on the tourism …
Officials of the National Covid-19 Handling Task Force have announced a travel restriction policy as the previous travel ban ended on the 17th of May 2021. After 12 days of a travel ban policy that was implemented in several areas of Indonesia including Bali, the central government decided to extend with a travel restriction policy …
The new regulation requiring domestic visitors to get tested before air travel has resulted in long queues at Ngurah Rai International Airport. (Image: ©The Bali Sun – I Wayan Yatika) Hundreds of passengers wait to get tested everyday inside the airport. Meanwhile, some passengers missed their flights while waiting for their turn. The queue was …
A new decree in entry requirements requiring PCR tests from domestic travelers was issued by the provincial government on December 16, 2020. The new change in policy has impacted many, especially Bali’s tourism sector. As many citizens have voiced their opinion by canceling planned trips to Bali, the Governor stands firmly by the regulation. (Image: …