Cheap flights from Bali / Denpasar (DPS) to Timika (TIM)

Bali to Timika is a route for travellers heading deep into Central Papua, whether for the mining industry around the Grasberg site, logistics into the Papuan highlands, or as a staging point for expeditions towards Puncak Jaya and Lorentz National Park. It's a practical journey rather than a leisure hop, and worth understanding properly before you book.

Is there a direct flight from Bali to Timika?

There's no true point-to-point nonstop, but Garuda Indonesia runs a through-service that starts in Jakarta, stops at Denpasar, then continues on to Timika and Jayapura on the same aircraft, typically four times a week. For a Bali-based traveller, that means boarding in Denpasar and flying straight through to Timika without changing planes. Lion Air, Sriwijaya Air, and Batik Air also serve the route, usually with a plane change via Makassar or Jakarta.

Flight time from Bali to Timika

On Garuda's through-service, the Denpasar to Timika sector takes around 3 hours and 40 minutes in the air. Connecting itineraries via Makassar or Jakarta will add extra time for the transit, so factor that in when planning onward travel from Mozes Kilangin Airport.

Average price of flights between Bali and Timika

As one of the longer domestic routes in the Traveloka network, fares reflect the distance, with current deals from AU$227. Booking several weeks ahead is worth doing given the limited weekly frequency of the direct-through option.

Where is the airport in Timika?

Mozes Kilangin Airport (TIM) sits on the edge of Timika town, the main hub for Central Papua. Timika itself is a frontier town built around the mining economy, with basic taxi transport available from the terminal, but limited public transport infrastructure beyond that.

What's around Timika?

Timika is the jumping-off point for the Lorentz National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage site spanning coastal wetlands, rainforest, and glaciated peaks, and for treks towards Puncak Jaya, Indonesia's highest mountain. Trips into the interior typically require a local guide and, in many cases, small pioneer aircraft onward from Timika, so this is a destination for prepared, experienced travellers rather than a casual stopover.

Passport and visa requirements for Australians

Timika is a domestic destination within Indonesia, so no separate visa is required for this leg. Your Indonesian Visa on Arrival or e-VOA from entering the country covers travel onward, provided it's still valid, and it's worth carrying photo ID at all times given the region's security checkpoints.

Time difference between Bali and Timika

Bali runs on Central Indonesia Time (WITA, UTC+8), while Timika and the rest of Papua follow Eastern Indonesia Time (WIT, UTC+9), so Timika sits one hour ahead of Bali.

Tips for getting the best flight price

Set a Flight Alert on Traveloka for this route, and book well ahead where possible, since Garuda's through-service runs on a limited weekly schedule and seats can fill up around Papuan mining industry rotations.

Why trust Traveloka with your flight booking

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Other popular destinations in Indonesia from Bali

Consider Bali to Sorong flights for another gateway into Papua, or Bali to Makassar flights for a common connecting hub on this route.