You took your tickets for Bali? Find all our tips to leave Denpasar Airport to the main destinations of the island!
Ngurah Rai International Airport, which is more commonly known as Denpasar Airport, is the only one in Bali. Unlike what its name might indicate, the airport is not really in Denpasar. It is actually located 2.5 kilometers from Kuta and 13 kilometers from the capital Denpasar, on the southern coast of the island. When you arrive in Bali, you will need to find a way to reach your place of stay. We have therefore compiled for you all the information you need to know for your transfers between the airport and the rest of Bali!
The various means of transport
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The shuttles
It is often less expensive to organize in advance a pick-up at the airport with your hotel. Low-cost shuttles allow you to leave the airport to your affordable destination. Generally, either your hotel has its own vehicle with driver to get you back to the terminal, or the reception calls and negotiates directly a private taxi for you. This solution is reassuring for you who land in a new country you don't know.
The driver is waiting for you with a sign with your name. Open your eyes! There are crowds on arrival, each driver watching his client with his sign. Arm patience and do not despair if you do not find yours at first glance.
Taxis
Independent taxis
The taxi is the easiest way to reach your destination. Even if you haven’t booked in advance, you’ll find a driver on the spot directly. Many independent taxis await travellers at the exit of the international terminal to offer their services.
Attention, in this case, the rate is free. It is therefore necessary to be ready to negotiate, and if possible, to know the approximate price of your race. Scam station! Before you go up, make sure that the price is well fixed (note it on a paper and validate the driver for example).
Book your taxi at Bali-Denpasar Airport with TaxiTender . It is an online booking platform for reliable and affordable airport transfer. Your driver will wait for you in the arrival area, with a sign to your name. It will then take you to the exact place where you want to go. Cancellation is free. If you booked a flight early in the morning at the Bali-Denpasar airport or if you simply prefer to take a taxi to the airport, this platform is ideal for this use.
Official airport taxis
For more tranquility, go directly to the official airport Taxis. The counter is located at the exit of the entrance hall to the right.
Are you a cop? Then a third option is available to you. Take the elevator and go to the departure terminal. Head to the area where taxis drop passengers. These drivers have a meter and are in principle cheaper than the official airport Taxis. Small flat, they don't travel long distances. If you have to go to Ubud or Amed, forget this solution.
Private drivers
If you have the chance to know a private driver of trust, this is the easiest and fastest way to reach your hotel. Travellers often denigrate these drivers/guides through their knowledge or social networks. You can then see the assessments of other travellers and contact the lucky one directly. Shortly before your stay we advise you to reconfirm your arrival date and time with him. Travel agencies also offer this service. Car rental with driver is certainly the easiest and most secure way to travel to Bali during your trip. You have a car from your arrival to your departure, without the stress of driving, insurance and accident risks.
Buses
Is your budget restricted? The bus network, operated by Bus Trans Sarbagita, is the cheapest transport for your transfer. It is also the most random, both prices and routes are subject to fluctuation. A journey costs around 3,500 rupees only. From Denpasar International Airport, take line 2 or line 3. Choosing this option involves studying the list of stops in advance to locate its hotel. It is rather laborious, but really very economic. And then you will immediately be immersed in the local Balinese atmosphere! Are you wondering how to find the bus stop? Locate the row of metal seats installed at the exit of the international terminal on your left. Provide some species to pay.
The car
Are you looking for a self-reliance stay? car rental upon arrival at Denpasar Airport is an alternative to your transfer. To do so, you just need to book your vehicle in advance on one of the market reference agencies. Once in Denpasar, you will only have to go to the rental shop and get your car back.
Rates
- Independent Taxis : here, the rates are free. It is difficult to give you a price because it changes very often in Indonesia. To give you an idea, a race will cost you at least 120,000 rupees to Kuta and 200,000 rupees to Ubud.
- Airport Taxis : in principle, prices are displayed and the race is paid in advance. In recent years, pricing has been made per kilometre, with an extra charge for the most remote areas.
- Navette : Ubud, Kuta Utara, Candidasa... Here too, the price varies depending on your destination. Count on average 700 rupuies
- Private heating : for a transfer from the airport to your hotel with a private driver, the rates start to a little over 1800 rupees (about 23€). Again, prices vary depending on your destination.
The different travel times from Denpasar Airport
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To give you an idea of the time you need to reach your destination, here are the main driving times between Denpasar Airport and the different locations of Bali Island:
- Seminyak : 7 km north of the airport is about 25 minutes by taxi.
- Ubud : about 37 km north of the airport is about 2 hours by taxi.
- Balangan, Bingin, Jimbaran, Kuta, Legian, Nusa Dua, Padang Padang, Sanur less than 1 hour of travel
- Canguu 1 hour and half
- Candidasa 2 hours
- Amed, Begudul and Sideman : 3 hours
Where to sleep near Denpasar Airport?
As the airport is not in Denpasar, you should know that you will have to choose the nearest ground floor if you have to stay nearby. For example, choose one of the hotels close to the airport located mainly in Kuta or Tuban.
Additional information
- There's one. free wifi at the airport, fast and relatively constant.
- You can buy one map sim at the airport at one of the two major operators in Indonesia: Telkomsel or XL.
- ♪ arrivals are on the ground floor while departures are on the third floor. Just take the elevator.
- One luggage storage is located in each terminal, domestic and international.
- If you have to wait at the airport, reassure yourself. Out-tax shops, a bookstore, snack bars and a pharmacy are present in the terminal international.
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