Denpasar I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport

I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport sits in Tuban, right next to Kuta. The drive to Kuta or Legian takes about 15 to 20 minutes in light traffic. Seminyak is about 12 km away, roughly 30 minutes, but traffic in the afternoon and evening can stretch that to an hour or more.

The airport carries the Denpasar name but lies in Tuban, in Badung Regency, about 13 km south of Denpasar city center. It is on the narrow neck of land between Kuta and Jimbaran, which makes it close to the main beach areas of south Bali. It serves the whole island, including Ubud and the east coast.

Bali airport has two passenger terminals side by side. The international terminal opened in 2013 and handles all international flights, while the domestic terminal opened in 2014 and handles flights within Indonesia. You can walk between them, but connecting from an international to a domestic flight means clearing immigration and customs first.

Garuda Indonesia, Batik Air, Lion Air, Citilink and Super Air Jet run the main domestic routes, with Jakarta the busiest. International carriers include Jetstar, Qantas, Virgin Australia, Singapore Airlines, Scoot, Malaysia Airlines, AirAsia, Emirates, Qatar Airways, Turkish Airlines, Korean Air and Cathay Pacific. Singapore, Kuala Lumpur and Melbourne are among the busiest international routes.

Yes. The official airport taxi counter is in the arrivals hall and sells fixed zone fares around the clock. You state your destination, pay at the counter and get a receipt before walking to the car. Freelance drivers approach arriving passengers, but the counter or a pre-booked driver is the more reliable choice.

Yes, both Grab and Gojek operate at Bali airport, but they do not pick up at the terminal curb. Drivers meet passengers at designated pickup points, which have moved over time, so follow airport signs and the instructions in the app. Set up mobile data or airport Wi-Fi before you leave the terminal.

Options are limited. Trans Metro Dewata, Bali's public bus network, runs a daytime route between the airport and Terminal Ubung in Denpasar, with cashless fares. It does not reach most resort areas directly, so most travelers use an airport taxi, ride-hailing app or pre-booked transfer instead.

Ubud is about 36 km north of the airport, and the drive usually takes 60 to 90 minutes, longer at peak times because of traffic through Denpasar and Gianyar. There is no direct train or airport bus, so most travelers go by taxi, ride-hailing app or pre-booked transfer.

Nusa Dua is about 15 km south of the airport and takes around 20 to 30 minutes via the Bali Mandara Toll Road. Canggu lies north of Seminyak and the drive usually takes 45 to 60 minutes, depending on traffic. Taxis from the official counter, ride-hailing cars and pre-booked drivers serve both areas.

Every arriving traveler must complete the All Indonesia arrival card, covering immigration, customs and health, within three days before landing. Many nationalities can get a visa on arrival or apply online for an e-VOA. Foreign tourists also pay Bali's tourist levy, which can be paid through the official Love Bali website or app or at counters in arrivals.

Bali uses Central Indonesia Time (UTC+8), one hour ahead of Jakarta, with no daylight saving time. The currency is the Indonesian rupiah, and ATMs and money changers are available in the arrivals hall. The island is warm year-round, with a wet season from roughly November to March.

I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport handled about 24.1 million passengers in 2025, of which roughly 15.2 million were international. Jakarta, Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, Surabaya and Melbourne were its busiest routes. The airport is operated by InJourney Airports and has a single 3,000 m runway.