Tourists Must Travel Strategically As Bali Airport Is Increasingly Busy

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Tourists traveling to Bali have got to be prepared for the huge number of fellow passengers they will encounter on their journeys.

Bali’s I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport is Indonesia’s second busiest airport and has already welcomed over 20 million passengers so far this year. 

Bali’s I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport is the only airport in the province and welcomes all of the region’s international tourists and the vast majority of all domestic travellers too.

The management team at Bali Airport has given an update on the latest travel figures, which confirm what we have all long suspected: Bali Airport is busy…and only getting busier.

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Travel data from January 2025 to the end of October 2025 shows that 20.32 million passengers traveled through Bali Airport. The Acting General Manager of I Gusti Ngurah Rai Airport, Ibnu Solikin, told reporters, “During this period, a total of 20.32 million passengers were served, with an average daily service of 67,000 passengers.” 

Solikin confirmed that a total of fifty airlines are operating out of Bali Airport’s international and domestic terminals, and serving 57 routes altogether; 36 domestic routes and 21 international routes. Since the beginning of the year, 14 new flight services have been added to the schedule, and more are set to be added in 2026 and beyond. 

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New routes have included the latest additions to the schedule, including a new six-times weekly service between Denpasar and Singapore operated by TransNusa Airlines, as well as Jetstar’s new Newcastle-Bali route and the recent addition of the daily service between Mumbai and Bali by IndiGo. 

Solikin shared with reporters, “We, along with relevant parties, continue to collaborate to strategically expand our flight network. In addition to strengthening our routes by increasing frequencies, we are also working to open new routes that serve direct flights to I Gusti Ngurah Rai Airport.”

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He concluded, “I Gusti Ngruah Rai Airport is committed to making a positive contribution to the aviation and tourism sectors by expanding Bali’s connectivity network to various domestic and international destinations.” 

With Bali Airport on track to be busier than ever, tourists must be prepared for the terminals to feel fuller and more frenetic. While airline and airport staff work around the clock to reduce queues and ensure that operations run smoothly, bottlenecks and passenger traffic do become congested at times.

There are small but impactful ways that tourists can ensure that their airport experience is as smooth as possible on arrival. The first is to apply for their visa prior to arriving in the country.

The eVisa on Arrival can be applied for up to 48 hours prior to travel to Indonesia, via the Official Indonesia Immigration website; however, it is highly advisable to apply at least a week before planned travel to allow for any unexpected delays.

One of the many reasons why applying for the eVisa on Arrival is a top strategic step for travellers during busy periods is that anyone carrying an eVisa is permitted to use the autogates upon arrival and on departure. This reduces immigration check time down to a matter of seconds. 

The next step is to pay the Bali Tourism Tax Levy prior to arrival. This IDR 150,000 fee is a mandatory tourism tax that must be paid by all international tourists. The best place to make the payment is via the LoveBali website or smartphone app.

Once paid, tourists will be issued a QR-code voucher that they should keep handy throughout their trip. Spot checks are being held regularly at top attractions and at top resorts. 

The final pre-arrival step that is not only mandatory but also helps save time and keeps passengers moving efficiently through Bali Airport is downloading and completing all the relevant forms on the All Indonesia app.

This new arrivals card application is a replacement for paper customs arrivals cards and health declarations. Here at The Bali Sun, we made a complete guide to the All Indonesia App for tourists that can be found here.