Business Class Flights to Bali, Indonesia

An island in Indonesia’s Lesser Sunda archipelago, Bali is a popular year-round tourist destination that attracts visitors from around the world. According to Indonesia's Central Statistics Agency, more than 7.7 million tourists book flights to Bali annually. Most people who fly to Bali travel to experience its luxurious beach resorts, concentrated on the island’s southern coast. Bali is often referred to as the "Island of the Gods" and is one of the world’s most popular tropical destinations. Bali’s beach resorts are as plentiful as its tourists, but some of the top destinations for tourists include Kuta, Seminyak, Nusa Dua, Jimbaran, Uluwatu, Sanur, and Canggu.

Flights to Bali, Indonesia, arrive at Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS), located in the southern part of the island about 8 miles from Denpasar, Bali’s capital city. Named for the Indonesian war hero I Gusti Ngurah Rai, who fought against the Dutch during the Indonesian Revolution, the airport handles nearly 24 million passengers each year. Because Ngurah Rai International Airport receives such a large amount of traffic, travelers can usually find cheap flights to Bali departing from most large cities across the globe. It should be noted, though, that flight availability and cost vary depending on seasonality and flight departure city; there are more flights from hubs in Asia, Australia, and Europe than from smaller cities globally.

After tourism, Bali’s largest economic drivers are agriculture, fishing, and the sale of traditional crafts such as batik fabrics and wood carvings. Bali is also known for its delicious coffee, which is grown on plantations in the island’s high-altitude Kintamani region. Balinese coffee, grown in the island’s fertile volcanic soil and influenced by intercropping with citrus trees, features a unique flavor profile sought by coffee enthusiasts from around the world.

When visiting Bali, experiencing island culture and cuisine is a must. From slow-cooked duck and spiced suckling pig to an island stable called gado-gado (vegetable salad with peanut sauce), Balinese food features a delicious blend of fresh ingredients, spices, and flavors. In addition to the cuisine, the island’s traditional music and dancing are not to be missed. Visitors to Bali come to attend its annual festivals, which include several Hindu religious events, such as the Bali Arts Festival, held in June and July, and the Ubud Writers and Readers Festival, held in October.

Bali is home to one professional sports team, the Bali United Football Club, also known as Bali United. The professional football (soccer) team plays at the Kapten I Wayan Dipta Stadium in Gianyar, Bali, where a passionate fan base can always be found cheering on the home team. Visitors to Bali who want to participate in Balinese sports culture can purchase tickets to a home Bali United game and experience the electrifying atmosphere for themselves.

Bali has also earned a global reputation as a premier destination for both professional surfing and diving, serving as the host city for world-class competitions and attracting athletes and spectators from around the world to Indonesia. With its consistent wave swells powered by the Indian Ocean, Bali has excellent surf conditions year-round. For divers, Bali offers an ideal location for spotting a wide range of marine life, from manta rays to reef sharks to sea turtles to the rare Mola Mola (sunfish). Because it is part of the Coral Triangle, the vibrant coral reefs are also second to none.

Bali is home to several important bio reserves that provide habitat for many marine animals and plants, especially endangered sea turtles, fish, and corals. One such bio reserve is the popular Bali Barat National Park, where tourists can enjoy wildlife watching, trekking, diving, snorkeling, and boat tours, among other activities. Nature enthusiasts will love spotting rare birds like the Bali Starling, as well as other animals such as macaques, monitor lizards, and wild boars. Active tourists may decide to take a guided trek through the park’s varied landscapes, including forests, mangroves, savannahs, and more. Popular trekking spots include Gunung Klatakan and Gunung Banyuwedang. For those who want an underwater adventure, Menjangan Island is a perfect spot for diving and snorkeling, showcasing various marine life and beautiful coral gardens. Boat tours are also available to explore mangrove forests and coastal areas.

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