Flights from Dubai to Denpasar Bali, Indonesia

As the capital of Bali and an economic powerhouse, Denpasar makes an excellent destination for travelers who want to experience both the old and the new face of Indonesia. In the center of town, rustic attractions like Dutch colonial buildings, ancient temples and monuments sit around two large grass squares. You can kick back and take in the splendor of the place, then watch as traditional Balinese dancers light up the stage at the Denpasar Werdhi Budaya Art Centre or shop for exotic spices at the Pasar Badung market.

Flying to Denpasar Bali

1. Which airports serve Dubai to Denpasar Bali?

Flights to Denpasar, Bali, depart from the Dubai International Airport, the world busiest international hub. It is 5km from the center of Dubai. At Denpasar, you will arrive at the Bali Ngurah Rai International Airport, the main international airport serving Bali, which is 13km to the south of Denpasar.

2. Which airlines operate flights from Dubai to Denpasar Bali?

Emirates is the only airline operating daily direct flights on this route, but there are many other providers, like Cathay, Cebu Pacific and China Southern which regularly serve the same route with a stopover.

3. How long is the flight?

On average, it takes 9 hours and 10 minutes to fly from Dubai to Denpasar, Bali, but flights which include a stopover can take 11 hours or more. When you arrive, local time in Denpasar is 4 hours ahead of Dubai.

4. Climate changes between Dubai and Denpasar Bali

Denpasar is warm and humid throughout the year, with little seasonal variation other than from November to March, when monsoons are common. In Dubai, sandwiched between the desert and the sea, the climate is similarly marked by tropical heat and high levels of humidity.

5. Culture differences and need-to-know

In Bali, the national currency is the Indonesian Rupiah, you can obtain cash from ATMs, banks and licensed money changers. Credit cards are accepted in cities like Denpasar, with Visa and MasterCard being the most popular amongst traders, American Express and Diners Club are only taken at certain hotels. You will need a visa to enter Indonesia for a holiday from Dubai, but in most cases, this can be purchased when you land and is known as a Visa on Arrival.

Denpasar Information

The tropical temperatures in Denpasar will be reminiscent of Dubai’s desert heat, but the pace of life is far more relaxed in the much smaller Balinese capital.

One of the city’s most striking attractions is the elegant Bajra Sandhi Monument, an enormous structure fringed with emerald vegetation which tells the Balinese story reaching back to 3,000 BC, up until the county became independent in the 20th century. The majestic Pura Jagatnatha is the biggest Hindu temple in the city. Outside, the elaborate statues are decorated with colorful fabrics and you can view the white coral shrine as part of your visit. On the outskirts of the city, the Desa Budaya Kertalangu cultural village reveals what life was like for local people in the past. It is surrounded by green paddy fields being worked and you can chat with the recreation team before heading to one of the traditional restaurants for a spicy seafood lunch.