Denpasar (Bali) DPS (Ngurah Rai)
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Denpasar (Bali) airport info
Bali's airport Ngurah Rai may be coded DPS for Denpasar (and also known as Denpasar International Airport) but it's actually located 13 km south of Denpasar and only 2.5 km from Kuta. Despite this misleading name, the airport is actually located between Kuta and Jimbaran, roughly 30 mins away from Denpasar. Ngurah Rai is Indonesia's third-busiest international airport (after Jakarta and Surabaya) and a major hub well-connected to Australia, South-East Asia, and the rest of Indonesia. The Domestic Terminal is located in the old building, while the International Terminal is located in the L shaped terminal. The airport has 17 gates: 3 in the Domestic Terminal, and 14 in the International Terminal. It is named after I Gusti Ngurah Rai, an Indonesian National Hero who died in a puputan (fight to the death) against the Dutch at Marga during the Indonesian Revolution in 1946.
The airport it is functional enough and has the usual complement of overpriced restaurants, duty-free shops, etc. ATMs which accept Cirrus and Plus cards for withdrawals are available in airport departure and arrival areas. Since the bombings in Bali in 2002 and 2005 security at the airport has increased considerably. Be prepared for rigorous scrutiny of luggage, including carry-on items. Arrivals are passed through immigration, an X-ray security checkpoint and finally customs. When departing, you will likely pass through a total of three security checkpoints, so be patient, particularly when things are busy.
All passports must be valid for a minimum of six months from the date of entry into Indonesia and have at least two blank pages available for stamps.
Departure tax at Denpasar (Bali) airport
When flying within Indonesia, everyone must pay a departure tax that may vary from airport to airport. At Denpasar (Bali) the departure tax for domestic flights is Rp. 30,000. Make sure you have this amount in Rupiahs as the departure tax must be paid at the airport before you proceed to the departures area.
Transport to and from the airport
In terms of transportation, Ngurah Rai is probably the most hassle-free airport in all of south-east Asia. Some hotels organise free transfers from the airport, but there are plenty of public taxis also available: go to the ticketing booth, on the right side just after the exit, buy a fixed-fare ticket and a driver will be assigned to you trouble-free. If you are travelling on a restricted budget, you can flag down a Blue Bird Taxi from outside the airport. Blue Bird Taxis are safe and reliable, and their metered fares are marginally cheaper than the prepaid taxi fares. You might want to evaluate whether all that extra effort is worth it just to save a dollar.
If you do make the effort to walk outside the airport to the street, you can flag down a bemo (local minivan). Most of the bemos in this area will be heading to Kuta, but don't absolutely bank on it, and be prepared for a hot, crowded journey.
Airports near Denpasar (Bali)
The following airports are very close to Denpasar (Bali). As prices can differ remarkably you may want to check flights to these airports. Then, in case of finding a good fare, catch a bus, boat or train to your destination city.
- Balikpapan airport
- Banjarmasin airport
- Bima airport
- Malang airport
- Lombok airport
- Palangkaraya airport
- Samarinda airport
- Sampit airport
- Solo airport
- Sumbawa airport
- Surabaya airport
- Tambolaka airport
Airlines which serve Denpasar (Bali) airport
| AirAsia | Bandung, Jakarta, |
|---|---|
| Batavia | Ambon, Jakarta, Jayapura, Gorontalo, Yogyakarta, Kupang, Labuanbajo, Maumere, Surabaya, Makassar, |
| Citilink | Jakarta, |
| Garuda | Lombok, Balikpapan, Batam, Jakarta, Jayapura, Yogyakarta, Kupang, Semarang, Surabaya, Timika, Makassar, |
| Lion air | Lombok, Ambon, Bandung, Bima, Balikpapan, Jakarta, Ende, Yogyakarta, Kupang, Labuanbajo, Manado, Medan, Manokwari, Maumere, Semarang, Surabaya, Tambolaka, Makassar, |
| Mandala | Jakarta, Denpasar (Bali), Yogyakarta, Semarang, Surabaya, |
| Merpati | Lombok, Bandung, Bima, Balikpapan, Jakarta, Jayapura, Yogyakarta, Kupang, Labuanbajo, Manado, Maumere, Surabaya, Tambolaka, Makassar, |
| Sriwijaya | Ambon, Balikpapan, Jakarta, Kupang, Medan, Semarang, Surabaya, |
Denpasar (Bali) city info
Denpasar is the largest city and capital of the island of Bali, Indonesia. It is located in South Bali. Denpasar was the capital of the kingdom of Badung. Denpasar is a bustling, multi-cultural city,it is bristling with temples, palaces and museums and its occupants are outstandingly friendly. Denpasar has various attractions - the white sandy beaches are well-known all over the island, some of the surfing beaches are Kuta Beach, Legian Beach and Canggu Beach. Sanur beach has calmer waters and is excellent for sunbathing.
Ten minutes from the Ngurah Rai International Airport lies the town of Kuta. Kuta is where most of the hotels, restaurants, malls, cafes, marketplaces, and spas that cater to tourists are located. In the Denpasar area, all kinds of Balinese handicrafts are represented in local shops. These include artwork, pottery, textiles, and silver. The traditional batik cloth is sold all over Denpasar. These bright sheets of cloth are as beautiful as they are cheap. Made of pure cotton with glorious patterns, Balinese batik is definitely a good buy. Sometimes batik cloth is made into wearable clothing such as a sarong or men's shirts. The jewelry district is in a town called Celuk which is 30 minutes away from Kuta. Here there are silversmiths' and goldsmiths' shops selling jewellery cheaply. It has a population of 491,500 people and covers 47.9 sq miles.
