Bali Airport: From Facilities to Hotels Nearby

Bali draws a lot of tourists with its stunning beaches, terraced rice fields, and rich culture. Before you can have fun in Bali, you must first learn about its main entrance: the Bali Airport, which is named Ngurah Rai Airport.

Ngurah Rai International Airport, formerly known as Denpasar International Airport, is the third busiest international airport in Indonesia. The facility, which was created in 1931 with a grass runway in Tuban, now serves as Bali’s main gate. Let’s learn more about Bali Airport!

Here is everything you need to know about Bali Airport

1. Bali Airport Location

Ngurah Rai International Airport (Denpasar) is 13 kilometres south of Denpasar and 2.5 kilometres from Kuta [MAPS]. The IATA code for Bali’s airport is DPS, and it is operated by PT Angkasa Pura 1. In 2017, the airport served over 22.8 million passengers. The airport can accommodate aircraft up to the size of a Boeing 747-400.

2. Things You Have to Do After Arrival 

When your flight arrives at Bali Airport, proceed to the arrival terminal. This is the immigration section, where you must queue and show your passport and visa. There are two sections: one for Visa-on-Arrival (VoA) applicants and one for non-VoA applicants.

The process should take little more than 15 minutes but expect long lines when large masses of fellow passengers arrive. Once you’ve cleared immigration, go to baggage claims and have your luggage claim tag ready. Trolleys and porter services are available near the baggage claim area.

The arrival hall is located just outside the terminal. This is the meeting point and pick-up zone where the final steps of your arrival are completed.

3. Terminal at Bali Airport 

In 2014, Ngurah Rai International Airport was ranked seventh in the world. Furthermore, out of 79 airports in Indonesia, it was declared the best airport in terms of airport service quality.

The airport features one domestic terminal and one international terminal, which are separated by the Festival Plaza. It simply takes ten minutes to walk from one to the other. The older building was used as the domestic terminal, while the newer, L-shaped building has the international terminal.

The new L-shaped International Terminal, with its iconic Balinese-style and wave-shaped roof, has three levels:

• Level 1: Arrivals with five baggage carousels, customs, currency exchange, and car hire agencies
• Level 2: Airside Departures with check-in counters and 14 gates, as well as food, drink, and retail stores. Two internet hotspots are also available.
• Level 3: Food, drink, retail shops, and offices

Lounges are also available for you at the International Terminal. There are three lounges:

• Premier Lounge: Open for 24 hours. Services include food, snacks, Wi-Fi, showers, and drinks.
• Concordia Lounge: Open from 5 AM to 1.15 AM. Services include premium food, Wi-Fi, snacks, and TV, among others.
• Garuda Indonesia Lounge: Open from 5 AM to last departure. Services include snacks, food, Wi-Fi, TV, and premium food, among others.

Bali Airport Domestic Terminal has been recently renovated and is located at the south-east International Terminal. Both terminals share the Arrivals Hall area. There are two levels for domestic terminals, namely:

• The first level: for arrivals
• The second level: for departures. You can use gates from 1A to 6. Along with several services available, such as currency exchange, luggage storage, food, and retail concessions,

Two lounges at the Domestic Terminal are:

• Concordia Lounge: Open from 05 a.m. to 1.15 a.m.Services include premium food, Wi-Fi, snacks, and TV, among others.
• Cempaka Lounge: Open from the first departure to the last departure. Services include food, snacks, TV, and Wi-Fi.

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4. International Flight

As Bali is Indonesia’s most popular tourist destination, there are numerous international flight alternatives. Here’s a list for you:

1. AirAsia Berhad
2. Indonesia Air Asia
3. Malaysia Airlines
4. Scoot Tigerair
5. Virgin Australian
6. Cebu Pacific
7. Jetstar Airways
8. Melindo Air
9. Singapore Airlines
10. Philippines AirAsia
11. Citilink Indonesia
12. Jetstar Asia Airways
13. Philippine Airlines
14. Thai AirAsia
15. China Airlines
16. Emirates
17. KLM Royal Dutch
18. Qantas Airways
19. Thai Airways
20. Eva Air
21. Garuda Indonesia
22. Korean Air
23. Qatar Airways
24. Vietjet Air
25. Turkish Airline

5. Bali Airport Transfer

Bali Airport is not a major airline hub. Very few airlines use this airport as a transfer hub. Batik Air Malaysia is one example, with flights between Kuala Lumpur and Brisbane, Sydney, or Melbourne. Here are a few things to know about Bali airport transfers:

1. When you arrive at the arrival terminal, follow the “arrival” instructions to the transit and transfer counter to self-report and check your flight documents.
2. Transit and transfer passengers are not required to clear customs (Customs, Immigration, and Quarantine).
3. After passing through security, you can take the lift to the departure waiting room on the third (third) floor to wait for boarding time.

6. Facilities at the Ngurah Rai Airport

Bali is a fantastic shopping destination, and the Bali airport is no exception. There are numerous enjoyable activities available at the airport. There’s a ‘Festival Plaza’ between the two terminals with many outlets to acquire souvenirs or gifts for family and friends. The majority of ATMs for foreign travellers arriving on the first floor are located on the first floor.

A luggage storage office is located near the International Departure Terminal’s entrance. International passengers pay IDR50,000, while local passengers pay IDR25,000. There are also prayer rooms, smoking spaces, showers, and massage facilities in the terminal. There are several lounge spaces available. Some have children’s play spaces and movie lounges, as well as channels that broadcast films, news, variety, entertainment, and sports.

In Ngurah Rai International Airport, the car parking facility is located on the northern side of the international arrivals terminal. This facility can accommodate 730 vehicles. Motorbike parking is also available on the northern, but inland, side. In Bali airport, there are three buildings with two parking levels each, as well as an outside motorbike parking area.

Premium parking is available just in front of the domestic terminal’s departure area. The outdoor parking lot can accommodate 300 vehicles. Another car parking lot for ordinary parking is located on the northern side of the domestic terminal. It can hold 50 buses or trucks and 545 vehicles.

7. Go Around from Bali Airport 

• Taxi at Bali Airport 
  The sole taxi with a service counter and permission to operate outside of the airport is the Ngurah Rai Airport Taxi. Outside the arrivals hall (leave arrivals, turn right) is the official taxi counter. A one-way ticket to Denpasar costs around IDR125,000, while one to Kuta costs around IDR80,000. For up to three people going together, taking a taxi is less expensive.
  
• Shuttle Service at Bali Airport Plus Priority offers a shuttle service from Denpasar Airport to some of Kuta’s biggest hotels. The International Arrivals area of Bali Airport has a lounge open from 10 AM until midnight. The cost of a shuttle ticket is approximately IDR332,500 and is good for five days throughout the island (Uluwatu, Ubud, Kuta, Legian, Jimbaran, Seminyak, Sanur, Tanah Lot, Nusa Dua, and even Kintamani).
  
• Public bus at Bali Airport 
  Trans Sarbagita, a public bus, goes from the Bali airport to Central Denpasar (Denpasar, Badung, Gianyar, and Tabanan). This bus runs from 5 AM to 9 PM daily and stops at the international arrival terminal, at the left corner where airport taxis also park. The Bandara-Tabanan service costs roughly IDR7,000 one way. A single ticket for the Bandara-Nusa Dua service costs IDR3,500, and the Bandara-Batubulan service costs the same.
  
• Car rental at Bali Airport 
  There are a few car rental companies at Bali Airport offering affordable transport options to passengers. Among them are Avis, Bali Car Hire, and TRAC Astra Rent-A-Car.

8. Hotel near Bali Airport 

We have various hotel options that are ideal for a stay. Moreover, whether you are on a short stopover in Bali, arriving late at night or departing early in the morning,

1. Novotel Bali Airport [MAPS]
   The hotel is located within the Bali Denpasar International Airport complex and is easily accessible from both the international and domestic terminals. The Novotel Bali Ngurah Rai Airport provides convenient accommodations near Bali International Airport. Superior rooms and executive rooms are available.
   
2. HARRIS Hotel [MAPS]
   The hotel is only 0.6 miles from Bali Airport, or a five-minute drive. This attractive and elegantly modern hotel has 147 guest rooms, which are divided into Harris Rooms and Harris Suites. The three-star hotel is also only ten minutes away from Legian, which has wonderful shopping, restaurants, and nightlife.
   
3. Sulis Beach Hotel & Spa [MAPS]
   The stay is about 0.9 miles from Bali Airport and just a few metres from the quiet southern end of Kuta Beach. Most rooms have either a king bed or two twin beds, high ceilings, and all the western amenities you need, including a private balcony with a comfortable seating area. Spa facilities are available but are not complimentary because they are included in the day spa packages.
   
4. The Vira Bali Boutique Hotel & Suite [MAPS].
   The Vira is 0.9 kilometres from Bali Airport. Suites, family rooms, and non-smoking rooms are available at the 4-star hotel. With its handy central position in downtown Kuta, you will enjoy a pleasant stay.
   
5. Holiday Inn Resort Baruna Bali [MAPS]
   The resort is located on a tranquil oasis in South Kuta, 10 minutes from Ngurah Rai International Airport and 15 minutes from the excitement of downtown. The resort provides a family-friendly stay with fun-filled activities and child-friendly facilities. Revel in the cosy embrace of their 193 contemporary-style guest rooms and suites, each with a private balcony overlooking the Indian Ocean or the lushness of natural plants.

Bali’s Ngurah Rai International Airport serves as the gateway to the island’s breathtaking landscapes and vibrant culture. Whether you’re arriving to explore its lush rice terraces, and pristine beaches, or immerse yourself in the rich Balinese heritage, the airport’s modern facilities and warm hospitality create a fitting introduction to this tropical paradise. Bali Airport is not just a point of arrival and departure; it’s a testament to the island’s allure and the promise of unforgettable experiences that await those who venture into its captivating embrace.