Cheap flights to Bali / Denpasar from across Australia

Dubbed the "Island of the Gods," Bali boasts natural wonders that would certainly make you feel you've landed in heaven on Earth. Being surrounded by tropical blue waters, dotted with volcanoes and lined with lush rice terraces, we can certainly see why. But first, you’ll need to get there. Here’s what you need to know before booking your flights to Denpasar.

Flight time to Bali from Australia

Depending where you are in Australia, flight time can stretch from about 3.5 hours from the west coast to 6.5 from the east. Here are the flight times if you're catching a direct ride:

• Adelaide to Bali: 5 hours
• Brisbane to Bali: 6.5 hours
• Cairns to Bali: 5.5 hours
• Darwin to Bali: 3.5 hours
• Gold Coast to Bali: 6.5 hours
• Melbourne to Bali: 6 hours
• Newcastle to Bali: 6.5 hours
• Perth to Bali: 3.5 hours
• Sydney to Bali: 6.5 hours

Airlines flying to Bali from Australia

You can fly direct to Bali from all major Australian cities, or via a one-stop fare from regional centres. Here are all the airlines servicing Bali from Australia.

• AirAsia: Cairns, Darwin and Perth
• Batik Air: Brisbane, Melbourne, Perth and Sydney
• Garuda Indonesia: Melbourne and Sydney
• Jetstar: Adelaide, Brisbane, Cairns, Darwin, Gold Coast, Melbourne, Newcastle, Perth and Sydney.
• Qantas: Melbourne and Sydney
• Transnusa: Perth
• Virgin Australia: Adelaide, Brisbane, Gold Coast, Melbourne and Sydney

Which Australian airports have direct flights to Bali?

You can fly direct to Bali from eight Australian cities, and connect to dozens of others with just one stop:

• Adelaide
• Brisbane
• Cairns
• Darwin
• Gold Coast
• Melbourne
• Newcastle
• Perth
• Sydney

Where is the airport in Bali?

Bali’s airport, I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport, sits between Kuta and Jimbaran toward the south of the island. If you’re staying at a hotel in either of those holiday hotspots, it will be just a short drive from the airport. 

Here’s how long you can expect the journey to be if you’re staying in other destinations in Bali:

• Amed: 120-150 minutes
• Candidasa: 90-120 minutes
• Legian: 15-25 minutes
• Nusa Dua: 20-30 minutes
• Sanur: 25-35 minutes
• Seminyak: 20-30 minutes
• Ubud: 60-90 minutes
• Uluwatu: 35-45 minutes

How to get to and from the airport in Bali

• Rideshare and taxi: Taxi rides come cheap in Bali, and online taxis are also convenient to book in the area. Bluebird is a well-established brand in Bali, with over 20,000 vehicles roaming the island. While a ride from Bluebird may cost you a little more than other alternatives, its reliability in getting you from your hotel to the next point of interest is unrivaled. A ride from the airport can cost you anywhere from AU$10 AUD (100,000 IDR) to AU$80 AUD (800,000 IDR) depending on where you’re staying in Bali. You can also book Blue Bird Taxi via Traveloka App.
• Car rentals: If you're fond of driving or you simply want to get your money's worth - you can rent a car for your Bali vacation. There are plenty of car rental companies in Bali that offer a daily rate starting at AU$45 (450,000 IDR). The good thing is, all cars in Bali are right-hand drive. So you wouldn't need to adjust or have your hands in a twist if you choose to drive around the island. Do keep in mind that driving in Bali is very different than driving in Australia. Perhaps a private driver, which shouldn’t cost that much more, may be a better solution.
• Airport shuttles: Most hotels can organise an airport shuttle or service to pick you up at the airport. It’s likely to cost a bit more than a taxi or rideshare service, but there will be someone waiting for you in the arrivals hall which may give you some comfort after a long journey.

How early to arrive at the airport

• Flying to Bali: Since it’s an international flight to get to Indonesia, you’ll want to arrive at the airport at least three hours before departure to ensure you have time go check in, drop off any luggage, go through customs and pass security. If you’re flying on a budget airline, too, you may want to grab a bite to eat prior to your flight as there’s probably better options at the airport than on board your flight.
• Flying from Bali (International): If you’re coming straight back to Australia, you’ll also want to leave at least three hours before your departure. Traffic in Bali can be heavy at times, so be sure to leave ample time to get back to the airport – especially if you’re staying further away, such as Ubud.
• Flying from Bali (domestic): If you’re continuing onto another destination in Indonesia, it will just be a domestic flight so you can arrive about an hour before your departure.

Visa requirements for Bali

Australians do require a visa to visit Indonesia, but luckily this can be sorted on arrival at the airport in Bali. It’s currently about AU$50 (IDR500,000). The line ups can be a bit long sometimes, so we’ve tried to make things easier for Bali-bound travellers with a fuss-free visa option for Australians.

Since early September 2025, Indonesia also introduced the All Indonesia Declaration Form, a new customs form that needs to be filled our and presented upon arrival. You can complete this form online up to three days prior to arrival. Once completed, you'll get a QR code that can be scanned by an agent on arrival.

Looking to fly to other destinations in Indonesia?

Compare the price of flights to Bali with other destinations on your radar to see where the most affordable entry points are to Indonesia from Australia. Here are some other popular destinations for Aussies to visit in Indonesia

• Flights to Jakarta
• Flights to Surabaya
• Flights to Lombok
• Flights to Labuan Bajo
• Flights to Yogyakarta