Okay so picture this, You’re sitting at your laptop scrolling dreamy Bali beach pics (you know the ones – coconut in hand infinity pool some floaty dress blowing in the breeze) And then you’re like “Cool but how the heck I actually get to Bali From like… London Or New York Or Sydney”
Don’t worry, I got you I did the digging the math the flight browsing at 2 am (don’t judge I have wanderlust insomnia). This guide is all about how to fly Bali from Tier-1 countries – UK US Canada Australia and some biggies in Asia, I’ll also talk about visas airport stuff hidden fees average ticket prices and of course the juicy “what you should know before you land” bits. Let’s roll:-
Where Are You Even Landing?
So quick refresher Bali’s main airport is Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS) also called Denpasar Airport It’s in the south near Kuta Jimbaran area That’s where all international flights land.
Now here’s the fun Bali don’t have direct flights from everywhere In fact for UK US and Canada you’ll almost always have a stopover in the Middle East (Doha Dubai Abu Dhabi) or Asia (Singapore Kuala Lumpur Bangkok Tokyo) From Australia and nearby Asia flights are much easier and often direct.
Entry Requirements (Super Important)
Before we go into flights let’s do visas and paperwork coz you don’t wanna get stuck at the airport looking like a lost puppy.
- Tourist Levy: Bali now charges IDR 150,000 (about USD 10–15 / £8–12 / AUD 15–20 / CAD 18–20) per visitor You can pay online before or pay on arrival
- VOA (Visa on Arrival): For UK US Canada Australia and most Tier-1 Asian countries you’ll need a Visa on Arrival or e-VOA Cost is IDR 500,000 (~USD 35 / £28 / AUD 55 / CAD 48) Valid 30 days can be extended another 30
- Passport Rule: Must have at least 6 months validity left
- Proof of Return Ticket: Yep they sometimes ask so better have it
Flights from the United Kingdom
- Flight time: London → Bali is around 16–18 hours flying but with layovers it often hits 19–24 hours total travel
- Airlines: Emirates Qatar Airways Singapore Airlines Turkish Airlines KLM etc No direct flights so you connect in Dubai Doha Singapore Amsterdam
- Average Price:
- Economy: £550–£800 round trip (low season deals can dip to £500)
- Premium/Business: £1,800–£3,000 round trip
- Tip: Emirates via Dubai and Singapore Airlines via Changi are smoothest routes Layover in Singapore is honestly a treat (free butterfly garden + rooftop pool omg)
Flights from the United States
- Flight time: From West Coast (LA San Francisco) you’re looking at 20–22 hours with one stop From East Coast (NYC Chicago) it’s 23–28 hours depending connections
- Airlines: Singapore Airlines Cathay Pacific EVA Air ANA Qatar Emirates No direct flights – you’ll route via Asia or the Middle East
- Average Price:
- West Coast: USD 850–1,200 economy round trip
- East Coast: USD 1,100–1,600 economy
- Business: USD 3,500–6,000+
- Tip: If you’re flexible check routes into Jakarta first (cheaper sometimes) then hop a 1-hr local flight to Bali (~USD 50–80)
Flights from Canada
- Flight time: Toronto → Bali = about 24–28 hours Vancouver is shorter 20–23 hours Always with 1–2 stops
- Airlines: Air Canada (codeshares) Singapore Airlines Cathay Pacific EVA Air Philippine Airlines
- Average Price:
- Vancouver: CAD 1,000–1,400 economy
- Toronto: CAD 1,200–1,600
- Business: CAD 4,000+
- Tip: Best deals usually via Hong Kong or Manila Vancouver folks win here with shorter times Sorry Toronto babes you’ll need Netflix downloads
Flights from Australia
- Flight time: Sydney Melbourne Perth → Bali is 5–7 hours direct Easy peasy
- Airlines: Jetstar Virgin Australia Qantas Garuda Indonesia Direct flights daily
- Average Price:
- Sydney Melbourne: AUD 450–700 round trip economy
- Perth: AUD 300–500 (so close it’s like hopping another Aussie city)
- Tip: Watch Jetstar sales – sometimes under AUD 300 return if book early
Flights from Asia
This is where Bali feels like a quick hop instead of a trek.
- Singapore: 2.5 hours around SGD 250–400 return
- Kuala Lumpur: 3 hours MYR 600–800 return
- Bangkok: 4.5 hours THB 8,000–12,000 return
- Tokyo: 7 hours JPY 70,000–100,000 return
- Seoul: 7 hours KRW 900,000–1,200,000 return
- Hong Kong: 5 hours HKD 3,000–4,500 return
Airlines are mostly AirAsia Singapore Airlines Garuda ANA Korean Air etc
Average Flight Prices by Season
- Low Season (Jan–March Oct–Nov): Cheapest Save 20–30%
- High Season (July–Aug Christmas New Year): Prices jump 30–50%
- Example London → Bali might be £600 in February but £950 in August
Things That Add to Cost
- Baggage Fees – budget airlines (Jetstar AirAsia) charge for checked bags
- Seat Selection – long-haul flights paying for aisle/window adds up
- Layover Comfort – if you book long layovers sometimes you’ll splurge on airport hotel
- Food & Extras – not all budget airlines feed you for free
Pro Flight Tips
- Always check multi-city flights Example Fly LA → Singapore spend 2 nights then hop Bali Sometimes cheaper + more fun
- Tuesday Wednesday departures usually cheapest
- Book at least 3 months advance if you’re going peak season
- Skyscanner and Google Flights my jam for tracking drops
What People Don’t Like
Okay so lemme be real with you Flights to Bali sound dreamy but there’s also not-so-fun bits.
- Layover Hell: Some routes stick you with 8–12 hr waits Unless you love airports it sucks
- Price Spikes: Bali is hot hot hot so airlines know it Last-minute prices are brutal
- AirAsia Woes: Budget airlines fine but don’t expect comfy seats free meals or flexible changes People complain about delays too
- Arrival Queues: Denpasar Airport can be chaotic peak arrivals VOA counters baggage claim customs – patience needed
My Final Words
Flying to Bali is… let’s be honest it’s an adventure before the adventure From Australia Asia it’s a breeze from UK US Canada it’s a long haul but so worth it.
If you plan smart (book early pick good connections maybe tack on a mini Singapore or Dubai trip) the journey feels like part of the fun And once you land – boom coconuts temples surf vibes the whole Bali magic.
So yeah it’s not always cheap not always easy but hey – paradise rarely is right.
FAQ – Flights to Bali
Q: Are there direct flights to Bali from UK US Canada?
A: Nope You’ll always have at least one stop usually in Asia or Middle East
Q: What’s the cheapest time fly Bali?
A: February–March and October–November are best Avoid July Aug and Christmas
Q: How much is the Bali tourist visa?
A: IDR 500,000 (~USD 35 / £28 / AUD 55 / CAD 48)
Q: Do I need pay anything extra when I arrive?
A: Yes the Bali tourist levy (IDR 150,000 about USD 10–15)
Q: Can I extend my visa?
A: Yes most VOA e-VOA can extend another 30 days
Q: What’s the fastest route from London?
A: London → Singapore → Bali (with Singapore Airlines) Around 18–19 hrs
Q: From Australia how cheap can I get flights?
A: Sometimes under AUD 300 return from Perth during Jetstar sales
Q: Is flying into Jakarta cheaper?
A: Often yes Then you just book a 1-hour local flight Bali for ~USD 50–80
