Newly released travel data shows that tourists visiting Bali are spending less time on the island than they have in previous years. But why? The Island of the Gods is as stunning as it has always been and more accessible than ever before, so why are tourists spending less time? The Head of the Bali …
Flights
As Bali approaches the high tourism season, flight availability is booming and becoming a hot topic once again. With daily flights landing in Bali from transit cities like Singapore and Kuala Lumpur, as well as major Australian cities, it’s as easy as ever to fly to the Island of the Gods. Bali Airport has announced …
Flying into Bali just got easier. This week I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport welcomed back Hong Kong Airlines to the tarmac for the first time since the pandemic began. Hong Kong Airlines will now offer a direct Denpasar-Hong Kong flight service, making it even easier to access the Island of the Gods. The new …
Bali may be home to some of the most luxurious hotels in the world, but now the high-life experience can begin even before you touch down on the Islands of the Gods. Starting from 1st June 2023, travelers will be able to fly to Bali aboard an A380 superjumbo from Dubai with Emirates Airline. The …
The Head of Bali’s Tourism Office has confirmed that a new direct flight service will be launched from China to Bali in March. The move comes as political leaders and tourism stakeholders have been calling on airlines to expand flight services from mainland China to Bali. Tjokorda Bagus Pemayun from the Bali Tourism Office has …
As Bali welcomes and celebrates the first 1,000 arrivals on direct flights from China, Deputy Governor of Bali Tjok Oka Artha Ardhana Sukawati, is reiterating his calls for more flights from mainland China to I Gusti Ngurah Rai International. The Deputy Governor, who is often referred to by his nickname Cok Ace, told reporters that …
Officials from Bali Airport have revealed travel data for the first month of the year, and the numbers look good for Bali’s tourism economy. 2023 will be the first full calendar year for tourism since the outbreak of Covid-19 and the subsequent lockdowns and travel restrictions. Tourism businesses and the government are all working towards …
Indonesia’s Minster for Tourism and Creative Economies, Sandiaga Uno, has announced that he wants to see direct flights from cities across India to Bali. He said that without direct flights, Bali risks missing out on receiving tourists from India who will take direct routes to destinations like Vietnam, Malaysia, Thailand, and Singapore. Minister Uno announced …
Indonesia’s national airline, Garuda Indonesia, has announced updates to its flight services from Australia to Bali. The long-awaited increased flight schedule comes as welcome news for many Australian travelers for whom Garuda Indonesia is the airline of choice. The increased flight schedule also includes more flights to Jakarta, offering even more flexibility and onward travel …
The low-cost airline Jeju Air has announced that it has signed off on a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with PT Angkasa Pura to develop new direct flight routes to Indonesia. PT Angkasa Pura is the state-owned enterprise responsible for many of Indonesia’s commercial airports. The news comes as officials in Bali share that more than …
Officials from the Ministry of Transportation have confirmed that teams at I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport in Denpasar are beginning preparations to welcome the world’s largest commercial aircraft to the runway for the first time in June 2023. The Airbus 380 is the biggest commercial plane in the world and can hold 600 passengers …
The Head of the Bali Province Tourism Office (Dispar), Tjok Bagus Pemayun, has confirmed that thirteen airlines had submitted requests to schedule direct flights to Bali, including four from China. Speaking to the press on Monday, 30th January, Pemayun said he was unable to confirm the requested routes nor name the airlines, but that he …