How to get to Bali By Air, Sea, or Overland ⋆ travellingto.asia

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How to get to Bali

Bali is one of the provinces in Indonesia, located in the east of the island of Java. The Province of Bali also consists of small islands whose positions are scattered around the island of Bali. These islands include Nusa Lembongan Island, Nusa Penida Island, Serangan Island and Nusa Ceningan Island. The small islands are also famous as a destination for tourists.

Bali is a very popular tourist destination in Indonesia. You can find the best resorts in the world combined with charming beaches that are very famous for its beauty. You will also find all the activities and sparkling lively nightlife and the incomparable natural charm.

Bali can be accessed by air, sea or overland travel, following are the explanations:

By Air

The gateway to enter Bali by a flight route is through the Ngurah Rai International Airport. International and national flights are available around the clock, to take the visitor to the Island of The Gods.

The airport is scheduled to close once a year during the Balinese Nyepi ceremony, for 24 hours. At Nyepi, every corner of Bali is performing the sacred rituals which made the island ceased any activities outside of these rituals for one whole day.

Until now there are 10 domestic flight operators and 37 flight operators serving international lines at Ngurah Rai Airport.

Overland

Public transport to Bali is available through travel companies and busses. If you opt to experience a road trip, be sure that you are equipped and ready for the long hours.

From the capital of Jakarta, an overland road trip to Bali can range from 30 hours to a few days. All depending on whether or not you want to stop by and enjoy the cities that you are going to pass through.

By Sea

Bali is accessible by ferry ride from an island of Lombok in West Nusa Tenggara. In Lombok, you can explore the beauty of Mount Rinjani and pristine beaches on the Gili islands. From Java Island, you can get to Bali by taking a ferry from Banyuwangi. The city with the slogan of The Sunrise of Java is where you can embark to experience the adventurous path to Ijen Crater and its mesmerizing Blue Fire.