Today, the most popular resort in Indonesia is considered to be the island of Bali. And the capital and largest city of the province is Denpasar. Modern Denpasar is a bustling city with a vibrant life. This city is not quite suitable for vacationers, but there is something to see here. Tourists will certainly be interested in historical and architectural sights, as well as local tropical parks.
Denpasar is best reached by plane. Tourists come here who want to relax in the resorts of the island of Bali. And the largest Denpasar airport is the third in Indonesia.
Airport History
The Dutch colonial government opened Denpasar Airport in 1930. Then the length of the runway was less than 1 kilometer. Then the control of the air complex passed to the government of Indonesia. And in 1960, the airport building and the surrounding area were subjected to global reconstruction.
As a result of the capital re-equipment of the airport, the runway was increased to 3 kilometers. And at the same time it was increased by bulk structures laid in the Indian Ocean.
Denpasar Airport, the photo of which you can see in our article, became officially called Ngurah Rai International Airport. So he was named in honor of the national hero who fought for the independence of Indonesia. But over time, the air complex with local residents and tourists became known simply as Denpasar Airport.
Airport: general information
The airport of Bali has an international DPS code. And since this is the only air complex on the island, all tourists stay here. Despite the fact that Denpasar is an airport that is small in size, they manage to serve a large number of flights here. The flow of tourists is more than 13 million people a year.
For the speedy servicing of arriving flights, in 2013 a new comfortable terminal was built and commissioned here. And the old one was transferred to servicing domestic flights.
I must say that from time to time Denpasar Airport is closed for flights and receiving flights. Air traffic is forced to be interrupted due to active volcanoes and the release of ash into the atmosphere. In Indonesia, there are 130 active volcanoes.
Location
Denpasar (airport) is built in the southern part of the island, in the vicinity of the village of Turban. The air complex is 13 kilometers away from the capital. And the closest cities to it are Kuta and Jimbaran, which are only 2 and 3 kilometers away, respectively.
Airport infrastructure
There is no public transport from the airport to the city. Therefore, tourists have to use a transfer or taxi. By the way, ordering a taxi, as well as renting cars is best done in advance. In addition to cars, local companies have comfortable minibuses for 16 people. In addition, private taxi drivers try to earn money here, who request slightly more for their services than specialized agencies.
Denpasar (airport) offers for its passengers and those who are welcomed such a service as a multi-storey indoor parking zone, as well as an outdoor parking for cars and motorbikes. The price per day of using a parking space for a car is 30,000 rupees, for motorbikes 5,000 rupees. For free movement around the island, many tourists book a car in advance at local agencies.
At the airport you can find a variety of cafes and restaurants, but their prices are very high, compared with similar ones in the city. In addition, there are currency exchange points and ATMs.
The new terminal has a luggage room where you can leave your luggage for 50,000 rupees per day. As well as departing services there is an item on its packaging. The cost of this service depends on the size of the suitcase, but it costs about 50,000 rupees to pack one suitcase.
In the arrivals area you can buy SIM cards of local mobile communications. Sellers will be happy to help you set up and connect your mobile phone to the Internet. The entire airport has free internet.
Russian tourists, arriving in Denpasar, can apply for a tourist visa on site, the price of which is $ 35, for a period of one month. This is subject to the condition that their passport will be valid for the next 6 months. If desired, the visa can be extended at the immigration office for another month.