Bali's gateway to the world, serving millions annually.
Opened
1931
Location
Kuta, Indonesia
Ngurah Rai International Airport is the primary international airport serving Bali, Indonesia, located in Kuta, Badung Regency, approximately 13 kilometres south of Denpasar. It is the third-busiest airport in Indonesia by passenger traffic and serves as a critical hub for tourism to the island.
The airport underwent a major expansion in 2013 with the opening of a new international terminal, significantly increasing capacity ahead of the APEC Leaders' Summit held that year in Bali. The facility is named after I Gusti Ngurah Rai, a Balinese national hero who died fighting Dutch colonial forces in 1946.
The airport is operated by PT Angkasa Pura I and handles both domestic and international flights, connecting Bali to dozens of destinations across Asia, Australia, the Middle East, and Europe.
Terminals
The airport has one international terminal and one domestic terminal, with a combined capacity designed to handle over 25 million passengers per year.
Getting to & from
Ground transport options include taxis, ride-hailing services, and hotel shuttles, with no direct rail link to central Denpasar or the main tourist areas of Seminyak and Ubud.
Airlines here
Garuda Indonesia uses the airport as a major hub, with other significant carriers including Lion Air, AirAsia, Jetstar, Singapore Airlines, and Cathay Pacific operating services.
Notable facts
- ›Named after Balinese independence hero I Gusti Ngurah Rai, who died in 1946.
- ›Hosted the 2013 APEC Leaders' Summit, prompting major terminal upgrades.
- ›Operated by PT Angkasa Pura I, a state-owned airport management company.
- ›Handles over 20 million passengers in peak years, making it Indonesia's third-busiest airport.
- ›The airport sits on reclaimed land adjacent to the Bali Strait, with the runway oriented roughly north–south.
This profile is provided for general information only. Details may be inaccurate or outdated — always verify with the airport's official website before acting on them.
