Bali Flooded with Tourists: 4.7 Million Foreign Nationals Arrive via Ngurah Rai Airport

A total of 15.5 million passengers were served by Bali’s I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport during the period from January to August 2026. This figure comprises 10 million international passengers and 5.5 million domestic passengers.

Additionally, Ngurah Rai Airport recorded 94,000 aircraft movements up to 2026. Specifically, there were 52,000 international aircraft movements and 42,000 domestic movements.

The General Manager of PT Angkasa Pura Indonesia (Persero) at I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport, Bali, Nugroho Jati, stated that with an average of 64,000 passengers served daily, Bali remains a primary destination for both domestic and international tourists.

“With approximately 64,000 passenger movements per day, we are committed to continuing to provide heartfelt service to all airport users,” he said in a written statement on Wednesday (30/9/2026).

For international routes, Singapore (SIN) recorded the highest number of passengers, reaching 1.7 million, or approximately 18 per cent of total international passengers. This was followed by Kuala Lumpur (KUL) with 1 million passengers, Perth (PER) with 794,000, Melbourne (MEL) with 731,000, and Sydney (SYD) with 574,000.

Meanwhile, for domestic routes, Soekarno-Hatta Airport in Tangerang (CGK) was the busiest route, reaching 2.5 million passengers, or about 45 per cent of total domestic passengers. This was followed by Surabaya (SUB) with 865,000 passengers, Labuan Bajo (LBJ) with 383,000, Lombok Praya (LOP) with 308,000, and Makassar (UPG) with 296,000.

4.7 Million Foreign Nationals Arrive in Bali

On the other hand, according to data from the Ngurah Rai Immigration Office, 4.7 million foreign nationals (WNA) were recorded arriving in Bali via I Gusti Ngurah Rai Airport throughout January to August 2026. Australian passport holders were the most numerous with 1.1 million arrivals, followed by China with 418,000, India with 363,000, the United Kingdom with 206,000, and South Korea with 203,000.

“As of the end of August, I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport in Bali serves 65 routes, divided into 41 international routes served by 44 airlines, and 24 domestic routes served by 11 airlines,” he explained.

Alongside the high passenger mobility, I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport is also continuously strengthening its facility and service readiness to support an even better travel experience. One such improvement is the operation of the latest facility, the Connecting Bridge between the International and Domestic Terminals.

“With the high number of passengers being served, I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport will continue to maintain operational readiness while constantly improving service quality. This is part of the airport’s commitment to supporting Bali’s connectivity and enhancing the mobility of tourists and the community, both from within and outside the country,” concluded Jati.