With more than 60% of Bali’s GDP derived from tourism, global conflicts and geopolitical tensions are of inherent concern to the island, its economy, and the livelihoods of local people. With the island set to welcome more than 7.5 million international tourists in 2026, and millions more domestic tourists, the concern running through everyone’s minds, …
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Tourists traveling to Bali and across Indonesia must always be on alert for volcanic eruption alerts. Indonesia sits within the Pacific Ring of Fire, and Bali is home to two active volcanoes, Mount Batur and Mount Agung. This week, seismologists are closely watching Mount Semeru on Bali’s neighbouring island of Java. Mount Semeru can be …
Indonesia’s TransNusa Airlines is set to launch a new flight service that will connect Indonesia and Singapore. The airline is also set to increase its flight frequencies from Bali, Singapore, Jakarta, and Yogjakarta, improving connectivity both internationally and domestically. It has been confirmed that TransNusa Airlines will expand its service network starting mid-April 2026 by …
The global oil crisis may be hitting headlines this week, but airline schedules are telling a very different story. Not only has AirAsia Indonesia just launched a new direct service to Bali, but low-cost carrier Jetstar has also opened a pioneering new route. Bali will always be one of the most in-demand destinations in the …
With the conflict in the Middle East impacting global oil prices, leaders around the world are already starting to implement energy-saving measures. Indonesia is no exception. With new energy-saving measures introduced for civil servants and some students, the decision to implement measures this soon has got tourism leaders questioning if the travel sector will be …
The wait is finally over. Indonesia AirAsia’s new Melbourne-Bali service is now up and running. The launch of the new direct Bali flight route was announced last year, and the inaugural service touched down in Denpasar on 21st March 2026. The new Indonesia AirAsia service will be connecting Melbourne tourists to Bali with even greater …
As the conflict in the Middle East looks set to continue at least for a few more weeks, leaders in Bali are calling for mitigation measures to be put in place. Bali Immigration and Bali Airport have already stepped up support for passengers stranded as a result of airspace closures; now leaders are calling for …
Bali is the world’s best tourism destination in 2026 according to TripAdvisor, and us here at The Bali Sun of course. The island is set to welcome more than 7 million international tourists this year, and traveler demographics are starting to change. Since the beginning of January, Bali has been recording a steady increase in …
The airspace closure across the Middle East has triggered travel chaos worldwide. Hundreds of thousands of travelers are stranded and awaiting further instruction, as many countries are issuing evacuation orders for citizens currently in the Middle East. Bali is no exception. With tourists stranded due to flight cancellations, Indonesian immigration is stepping in to make …
As geopolitical tensions are set to become heightened in the coming days and possibly weeks, leaders in Southeast Asia are looking to find ways to mitigate the impact of airspace closures in the Middle East. Bali’s I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport, Singapore’s Changi Airport, and Kuala Lumpur Airport could all set in as alternatives …
Tourists traveling to and from Bali in the coming days are being urged to keep a close eye on updates from airlines and I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport. As a result of the US and Israel conflict in Iran, hundreds of thousands of tourists, international residents, and business travelers have been affected by the …
Bali Airport is Indonesia’s second busiest airport. The airport sees millions of passengers every year across both the domestic and international terminals. As international airports go, Bali Airport is consistently ranked amongst the best in Asia. From VIP Lounges to food and dining, the commitment from InJourney to make Bali Airport a world-class travel hub …