How to get to Bali

Bali is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world, attracting numerous travelers with its beautiful nature, rich culture and unique atmosphere. Depending on where your journey begins, there are several ways to get to this beloved tourist island. In this article, we will look at the various options and tell you how to get to Bali with the least hassle.

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By air

The most popular and convenient way to get to Bali is by air.

Bali Ngurah Rai International Airport, also known as Denpasar International Airport, is located 13 km from the city of the same name, which is the capital of Bali. It is the second busiest international airport in Indonesia after Soekarno-Hatta in Jakarta. In 2016, it was among the top three airports in the world for the quality of passenger service.

The airport is connected by highway to Denpasar and Nusa Dua and receives flights from all over the world. There are direct flights from many major cities such as Dubai, Singapore, Sydney, Tokyo and many others. Travelers from Europe and America often make a transfer in one of the major Asian cities such as Singapore, Kuala Lumpur or Hong Kong.

For example:

From Europe, popular flights are via Singapore or Kuala Lumpur.
From the USA, you can fly to Bali via Singapore or Hong Kong.
From Japan, there is a direct flight from Tokyo.
From Australia, there are many direct flights from various cities: Perth, Sydney, Adelaide, Brisbane, Cairns, Darwin and Melbourne.

An alternative option is to fly to Jakarta, from where there are regular direct flights to Bali. The distance between Jakarta and Bali is a little over 1,000 kilometers. To cover this distance, you can also use a train or bus service, but such a journey will be quite long and tiring.

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By water

If you are on one of the islands neighboring Bali, you can use the ferry service. The main port in Bali for arrivals from neighboring islands is Padang Bay.

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From Lombok Island

In addition to the 40-minute flight, you can get to Bali from Lombok in the following ways:

1.By a public ferry. Ferries run between the islands every hour. The cost of the trip is a few dollars. The journey takes 4-5 hours.

2.By speedboat. The approximate travel time is 1.5-3 hours, depending on the operator and departure/arrival points.

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From Java Island

The most comfortable and fastest mode of transport connecting Java and Bali is by plane. However, this method of travel is also the most expensive.

Budget travelers and adventure lovers can use the ferry service from the port of Ketapang on Java Island to the port of Gilimanuk, which is about 3-4 hours away from Denpasar. Ferries depart approximately every 20 minutes. The estimated travel time is about an hour.

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Cruises

If you prefer longer cruises, you may want to consider a cruise to Bali. Cruise lines offer a variety of itineraries and lengths of travel. Contact cruise operators to find out what options are available for your dates and budget.

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