How to Reach Bali from India: Flights, Nearest Airport and Visa (2026)

You reach Bali from India by air, landing at Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS), the island's only commercial airport. Air India flies Delhi to Bali non-stop in about 7 hours 30 minutes, and IndiGo flies Bengaluru to Bali non-stop every night in about 7 hours. IndiGo also flies from Mumbai with a stop in Chennai and from Delhi with a stop in Bhubaneswar, on the same aircraft, and has non-stop A321XLR flights filed from both cities from 1 January 2027. From Chennai, Hyderabad, Kolkata or Kochi you take one connection through Singapore, Kuala Lumpur or Bangkok, which puts total travel time at 9 to 14 hours. There is no road, rail or passenger-ship route.

Bali at a glance

The rest of this guide goes city by city, with fares in rupees, the visa and levy steps in the order you do them, and how long the drive is from the airport to Kuta, Seminyak or Ubud.

Nearest Airport to Bali: Ngurah Rai International (DPS)

The nearest airport to Bali is I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport (IATA code DPS), also called Denpasar International Airport or simply Bali Airport. Every flight from India lands here. Despite the Denpasar name, it sits in Tuban on the narrow neck of land in south Bali, about 3 km from Kuta and 13 km from Denpasar city. Its runway runs out into the sea, so on the final approach you see water on both sides until the wheels touch down.

There is no second airport on the island for international flights. Whether you search for the nearest airport to Bali from India or the closest airport to Bali, Indonesia, the answer is DPS. A new North Bali airport in Buleleng has been proposed for years but has no confirmed opening date.

The international terminal has visa-on-arrival counters, e-VOA autogates, ATMs, money changers, SIM and eSIM kiosks and an official taxi counter just before the exit. Getting from DPS to your hotel is covered further down, in From Bali Airport to Your Hotel.

How to Reach Bali from India?

Bali is an island province of Indonesia, so air travel is the only practical way in from India. There are no land routes. Your choice comes down to three things: which city you fly from, whether you take a direct flight or connect through a Southeast Asian hub, and when you book.

Key points to know before planning your journey:

• Fly from Delhi or Bengaluru if you can. They are the only Indian cities with a true non-stop to Bali today (Air India from Delhi, IndiGo from Bengaluru).
• Mumbai and Delhi have IndiGo's one-stop direct flights. You stay on the same aircraft through a technical stop in Chennai or Bhubaneswar, which saves the 3 to 5 hours a Singapore or Kuala Lumpur connection costs.
• Everyone else connects. Singapore has the most daily Bali departures; Kuala Lumpur is usually the cheapest.
• The air distance runs 4,545 to 5,824 km depending on your city (great-circle distance to DPS).
• Sort the visa and levy online before you fly. The e-VOA, the Bali tourist levy and the All Indonesia arrival card can all be done from India.

How to Reach Bali from India by Flight

Direct Flights from India to Bali (2026)

Yes, there are direct flights from India to Bali. Air India (from Delhi) and IndiGo (from Bengaluru) run true non-stops, and IndiGo also runs same-aircraft flights with one stop from Mumbai and Delhi.

If you live in Delhi NCR, the Air India non-stop is the fastest way to reach Bali. From Bengaluru, IndiGo's daily overnight non-stop leaves just after midnight and lands in Bali mid-morning. Mumbai travellers save several hours on IndiGo's Chennai routing compared with a Singapore connection, and from January 2027 can fly non-stop. IndiGo's start date for the non-stops has moved twice in 2026, so check the airline's site before you book around it. Garuda Indonesia does not fly from India at present.

Each departure city has its own full guide with flight times, airport tips and fares: how to reach Bali from New Delhi, from Mumbai, from Bangalore and from Chennai.

India to Bali Distance and Flight Time by City

The India to Bali distance is about 4,550 to 5,820 km by air, depending on where you start. Delhi to Bali is 5,822 km and Mumbai to Bali is 5,574 km. Southern and eastern cities sit closer: Chennai is 4,559 km and Kolkata is 4,545 km. These are great-circle distances to Ngurah Rai airport; the flown distance via Chennai, Singapore or Kuala Lumpur adds very little because those cities lie close to the direct line.

Bali runs on Central Indonesia Time (WITA, UTC+8), which is 2 hours 30 minutes ahead of India. A flight that leaves Delhi at 10:00 IST and takes 7 hours 30 minutes lands at 20:00 Bali time, so plan for a late check-in.

Connecting Flights via Singapore, Kuala Lumpur and Bangkok

If your city has no direct service, one stop is the norm. Pick the hub that suits your departure city, then compare total journey time rather than just the fare.

Gulf hubs such as Dubai and Doha add 5 to 8 hours and make sense only if you are flying on points. On a single ticket you stay airside at Singapore, Kuala Lumpur or Bangkok and need no transit visa. A self-transfer between two separate low-cost tickets means clearing immigration and re-checking bags, so leave at least 3 hours between flights.

India to Bali Flight Cost

Economy fares from India to Bali start at about Rs 23,000 one-way on IndiGo and on one-stop low-cost combinations through Kuala Lumpur, based on fares we checked in October 2026. A return ticket usually costs Rs 45,000 to Rs 65,000 in the shoulder months and Rs 70,000 or more in July and August, Bali's own peak season, and over Christmas and New Year.

What moves the price:

• Departure city. Delhi and Mumbai have the most direct capacity and the most competition. Smaller cities pay for the extra domestic leg.
• Booking window. Book 6 to 10 weeks ahead. Last-minute fares in December can double.
• Day of the week. Tuesday and Wednesday departures are usually the cheapest.
• Dates to avoid. Diwali week and 20 December to 5 January.
• Baggage. Low-cost carriers price checked bags separately. Add them before comparing fares.

If you would rather not book flights, hotels and transfers separately, Bali packages from Delhi, from Mumbai, from Bangalore, from Chennai, from Hyderabad and from Kolkata can be quoted with airfare included.

Bali Entry and Visa Requirements from India

Indian passport holders need a Visa on Arrival (B1 VoA) to enter Bali. You can buy it at the airport or apply online beforehand as an e-VOA on the Indonesian immigration portal. The fee is IDR 500,000 (about Rs 2,600) for a 30-day stay, extendable once for another 30 days, according to the Directorate General of Immigration. Indonesia announced in August 2026 that the fee will rise to IDR 750,000 for the e-VOA and IDR 1,000,000 on arrival, but no start date had been set as of October 2026.

Here is the order we recommend, and it doubles as your checklist for the trip:

1. Check your passport. It must be valid for at least 6 months from your date of arrival in Bali and have blank pages for immigration stamps. Airlines can stop you from boarding if it is not.

2. Book your return flight and hotel. Immigration officers often ask for a return ticket and hotel booking details. Proof of funds, such as a bank statement or an international card, is rarely checked but worth carrying.

3. Apply for the e-VOA on evisa.imigrasi.go.id at least a few days before you fly. e-VOA holders can use the arrival autogates, which usually saves 30 to 60 minutes in the visa queue.

4. Pay the Bali tourist levy of IDR 150,000 (about Rs 800) per person on the official Love Bali website or app. You get a QR code by email. It is paid once per visit.

5. Fill in the All Indonesia arrival card at allindonesia.imigrasi.go.id in the 72 hours before landing. It combines the immigration, customs and health declarations into one QR code.

6. Land, scan and exit. Show your passport and e-VOA (or pay at the VoA counter first), collect your bags and pass customs with the All Indonesia QR code. Declare large amounts of cash or restricted goods honestly at customs.

Use only .go.id government websites for the visa and the levy. Several agent sites look official and charge extra. For longer stays, visa types and extensions, read our full guide to the Bali visa for Indians.

From Bali Airport to Your Hotel

Most first-time visitors stay in the south or in Ubud, and the airport sits right in the south. Distances are short; evening traffic is what stretches the drive.

The official airport taxi counter in the arrivals hall charges fixed fares by zone. Grab and Gojek pick up from a designated zone in the car park, a short walk from the terminal. A TravelTriangle Bali package can include a private airport transfer, with a driver waiting for you with a name board.

Not sure which area to base yourself in? Our guide to the best places to stay in Bali compares them.

Is Bali in Indonesia? Indonesia to Bali Distance

Yes. Bali is one of Indonesia's provinces, not a separate country, and your Indonesian visa covers it. When people search for the "Indonesia to Bali distance" they usually mean Jakarta to Bali, which is 983 km, or about 1 hour 50 minutes by domestic flight on Garuda Indonesia, Lion Air, Citilink, Batik Air or Indonesia AirAsia. Jakarta is not a useful gateway from India, though: Bali has more direct flights from India than Jakarta does. (Bali in West Bengal, near Kolkata, is a different place altogether.)

Best Time to Book or Travel to Bali from India

Bali's dry season runs from April to October and is the best time to visit. For good weather at lower fares, fly in April to May or September to October. Fares from India peak in June to August (Indian school holidays meet Bali's own high season), Diwali week and 20 December to 5 January. November to March is the wet season, with short afternoon downpours and the lowest prices outside the Christmas fortnight.

Avoid flying on Nyepi, the Balinese Day of Silence. Ngurah Rai airport closes for 24 hours and no flights land or leave. In 2027 Nyepi falls on Monday, 8 March (06:00 on 8 March to 06:00 on 9 March), so land at least a day before or after. For a month-by-month view, see our best time to visit Bali guide.

Important Travel Tips Before Reaching Bali

Health and Safety Guidelines

• Check routine vaccinations with your doctor 2 to 3 weeks before you fly.
• Carry essential medicines (fever, stomach, allergy and motion-sickness tablets) plus enough of any regular medication for the whole trip, with a prescription.
• Buy travel insurance that covers medical emergencies, delays and lost baggage. Indonesian hospitals expect payment or an insurer guarantee upfront.
• Drink bottled or filtered water only. Tap water in Bali is not safe to drink.

Flight and Layover Tips

• Keep documents in your cabin bag: passport, e-VOA, levy QR code, boarding passes, insurance and hotel vouchers, on your phone and on paper.
• Check baggage allowances when you mix airlines. Low-cost legs often allow only 7 kg of cabin baggage.
• Change some money before you land or use an airport ATM. Ignore street money changers advertising rates that look too good.
• Buy a SIM or eSIM at the arrivals hall or online before you fly so Grab and maps work from the kerb.
• Use lounges on long layovers. Many card programmes give access at Singapore and Kuala Lumpur.

Plan Your Bali Trip from India

Once you know how to reach Bali from India, the rest is choosing the right mix of flights, area and pace. Our Bali desk checked the flight schedules, visa fee and levy on this page in October 2026 against Air India's and IndiGo's published schedules, the Indonesian immigration portal and the Love Bali levy portal.

Ready to plan? Browse Bali tour packages, Bali honeymoon packages or Bali family packages, each customisable with flights and an airport transfer. For everything beyond getting there, start at our Bali travel guide.

Edited by TravelTriangle