🛫 Bali Airport Departure – DPS (Ngurah Rai International) Guide 2025

Bali’s Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS) is the main gateway for both domestic and international flights. It sits just south of Kuta and is within reasonable driving distance of popular areas like Seminyak, Canggu and Nusa Dua.

Traffic can be heavy around sunset and on weekends, so always allow a time buffer when travelling from your hotel or villa to the airport.

• 📑 Passport: valid for at least 6 months from your departure date.
• 🎫 Flight ticket: required to enter the departure hall (printed or digital).
• 🧾 Visa (VOA / e-VOA): make sure it’s still valid and you depart before the expiry date.
• 💳 Boarding pass: get it from the airline check-in counter or via online check-in.

Keep all documents easily accessible in your hand luggage, especially when passing security and immigration.

• Since 2024, the “Love Bali” tourist tax of 150,000 IDR (≈ 10 USD) is usually paid once on arrival.
• There is no additional tax to be paid again when you depart from Bali.

Always double-check tax details with your airline or official Bali tourism sources before you travel, in case policies change.

• Pass through security screening – liquids in hand luggage must be in containers of ≤ 100 ml, carried in a transparent bag.
• Complete the electronic customs form (e-CD) if required. Many travellers fill it in on arrival and keep a copy for departure.
• Respect duty-free limits on tobacco, alcohol and other regulated goods. Prohibited or undeclared items may be confiscated.

• VIP and business lounges (some accessible via Priority Pass or paid entry).
• Local and international restaurants & cafés.
• Duty-free shopping for cosmetics, perfume, liquor and chocolates.
• Free Wi-Fi in most halls (speed can vary at peak times).
• Currency exchange counters and ATMs.

• Domestic flights: arrive at least 2 hours before departure.
• International flights: arrive at least 3 hours before departure.

Add extra time if you’re travelling from Canggu, Ubud, Nusa Dua or during peak traffic hours (late afternoon / early evening).

• Check your airline’s luggage weight allowance for both checked and cabin bags before leaving your hotel.
• Keep digital copies of your passport and tickets stored securely on your phone or in the cloud.
• Do any last-minute shopping at duty-free stores such as Duty Free Bali.
• Pre-book a private transfer to avoid haggling with taxis and to lock in the price: 🚖 Bali Airport Transfers – GetYourGuide

🖼️ Photos

• DPS Airport Photos – Google Images

Viewing recent photos helps you visualise check-in areas, security zones and departure halls before you arrive.

To avoid last-minute stress and unpredictable taxi prices, you can book a private or shared transfer between your hotel and DPS airport in advance:

• 🚖 Bali Airport Transfers – GetYourGuide