| Popular Airport | Entebbe Intl. Airport |
|---|---|
| Popular Airlines | |
| Approximate Flight Duration | 25 hour 15 min |
| Approximate Travel Distance | 9212 Km |
Denpasar, which is one of Bali's most popular tourist destinations, is home to the third busiest airport of Indonesia as well. The airport usually performs flight to destinations such as Kuala Lumpur, Singapore and Hong Kong, which are often referred to as large and crowded centers of the region.
At Bali Ngurah Rai International Airport you can also do some shopping before or after your flight or spend time in private passenger lounges in addition to many other services. It is also very easy to reach the airport from the center of Denpasar and tourist attractions. After determining your priorities such as comfort or reasonable prices, you can easily get to Bali Ngurah Rai International Airport from Denpasar by selecting a vehicle suitable for you.
You can arrive at Bali Ngurah Rai International Airport, which connects Denpasar to the world, after a travel of about 20 minutes with a taxi, the first alternative you can choose to get to the airport from the city center. Other alternatives you can use to get to the airport are car rental and hotel shuttle services.
You can easily get to the airport by finding a taxi on central locations of Denpasar. In Denpasar, taxis usually operate with fixed fares and they usually do not make any discount. However, it is also possible to travel more economically especially during the seasons when they are not too many visitors.
During busy seasons, the chance of bargaining is much less. You need to pay 105.000 rupiah from Batubulan to the airport, 100.000 rupiah from Bukit to the airport, and approximately 70.000-90.000 rupiah from Denpasar to the airport. Taxis can accept euro and dollar, but it is still a good idea to have some rupiah in your wallet.
Like in many parts of Bali, renting a car in Denpasar is a great option passengers can choose for a comfortable and quick travel. There are car rental companies at the airport or in the city center. You can visit one of these companies to rent a suitable car. Europcar, Hertz, AVIS, Budget and Sixt are the most prominent ones among these companies. You can make a reservation online before you take the road. In this way, you can continue your travel by receiving your car from the airport or from the city center without waiting.
The distance between Denpasar and the airport is about 13 kilometers. You can get help from the navigation device and maps in order to cover this distance, or you can easily reach the airport from the center by following the signs.
One of the easiest alternatives to get to the airport from Denpasar and other central parts of the city is using hotel shuttle services. Although not every hotel offers this service, you can contact your hotel beforehand and use airport shuttle services if they offer this service for their customers. Airport services are very comfortable and fast. However, their amount you need to pay may be more expensive compared to alternatives such as taxi and car rental. You can learn the fare of this service from your hotel in advance and the amount you need to pay for each baggage.
Bali Ngurah Rai International Airport, which connects Denpasar and its immediate surrounding to the world, is one of the busiest airports of Indonesia and the region. Bali Ngurah Rai International Airport, shown as the third busiest airport of Indonesia, is very close to the city center. The airport carries a great number of passengers each year.
At the airport, which is located 8 km of the city center, there are a great number of services for passengers. Thanks to these services, passengers can comfortably wait for their flights. There is a duty free and a store where passengers can do shopping. For those passengers who are hungry or want to drink something before the flight, there are restaurants and cafes.
Thanks to wireless internet at the airport, you can perform your online transactions. There are also areas where you can charge your computer and mobile phone.
You can also find massage-related products, which are very popular in Bali, at Bali's Ngurah Rai International Airport. These products can also be great gift alternatives for your loved ones.
You will also see the offices of the car rental companies at the airport. By renting a car from one of these companies, you can reach your destination much more easily and comfortably, and then you can deliver your car to the office of the company located at the airport.
Taxis are waiting for their passengers in front of the airport arrival terminal. The airport also has parking areas for those coming with their own cars.
The hotel which is located near Bali Ngurah Rai International Airport is a great alternative to the passengers who want to accommodate near the airport.
At the airport, you can also find ATMs that you can use for performing money transactions and many other services you may need before and after your flight.
In Entebbe, there is a heavy traffic in general. Although traffic flow is comfortable late at night and early in the morning, traffic during the day is rather heavy. Besides, the drivers in the city don't follow traffic rules. For this reason, renting a car may sometimes be troublesome for those who are not so familiar with Entebbe traffic. However, it is possible to find the offices of many car rental companies in the city center. Considering the heavy traffic, you can prefer motorbike to the car if you are experienced at riding a motorbike. However, you should bear in mind that the most injury cases in Uganda are caused by motorbike accidents. If you are going to ride a motorcycle, at least you should wear your helmet. If possible, it would be a good idea to wear special protective clothing (such as jackets, knee pads).
Public transportation in Entebbe may sometimes be very challenging. Especially the careless and dangerous driving of the drivers as well as the old and neglected cars may be frightening for tourists. Means of public transport in the city are the minibuses, which are especially preferred at short distances, and the buses. These vehicles, which are extremely low in price, cover even the shortest distances at a longer time than they should due to the extremely crowded and heavy traffic. Motorcycle taxis called Boda Boda are the most preferred means of transportation in Entebbe.
The fact that motorbikes are smaller and have more agility compared to cars come with great advantages in heavy and complicated traffic. However, you should always remember to take the necessary precautions for your safety. Besides Boda Boda, the motorcycle taxis, you can also find normal taxis easily in the city center.
Taxis in Entebbe generally don't have fixed stands and a legal status. So anyone may serve his/her car as a taxi if you ask, or they may sometimes offer to pick you up. Taxi service in the city is not very reliable because there are not any regulations for taxis here. None of the taxis has a taximeter; even when they have, the taximeters are mostly broken. For this reason, it is absolutely necessary to negotiate and agree with the driver in advance about the destination and taxi fare. Generally speaking, you shouldn't hesitate to bargain because the taxi fares are very high, especially if you are a tourist.
If you want to take a taxi, always try to prefer a taxi that your hotel or, if possible, someone you know recommends you take. Entebbe International Airport serves not only Entebbe city but also many other surrounding cities. Transportation from these cities to Entebbe International Airport is mostly provided through Kampala. It is very easy to reach Entebbe International Airport from Kampala by small minibuses. These minibuses depart every 30 minutes or hourly depending on the density. Ticket only costs 3000 UGX, it means 1 dollar. However, the tourists may sometimes be charged twice a ticket price. The journey takes about one hour. If the traffic is not heavy, the journey time is much shorter.
You can also get to the city center from Entebbe International Airport in a very short time. Taxi is the most preferred transportation option from the airport to Entebbe city center, which is very close to the airport. You can also reach the city center by renting a car at the airport. Another alternative is the shuttle-like transfer vehicles run by Uganda Airport Transfers Company.
You can easily find a taxi in front of the airport exit. If possible, try to take a taxi you are recommended or ask your hotel to arrange a taxi for you. As there is no taximeter in the taxis in Entebbe, remember to bargain with the driver about the taxi fare in advance. Don't pay the taxi fare in advance.
You can find the car rental offices of Hertz and Europcar at the airport. You also save time by renting your car online in advance. Please remember that you must have an international driver's license to rent a car. If you want to take advantage of this option, you should bear in mind that Entebbe traffic is generally quite dense and complicated. In addition renting a car, you can also rent a motorbike, which is a very common option in Entebbe.
If you want, you can also rent a car with a driver as well. Unlike the standard airport shuttle services, Uganda Airport Transfers, which is a private company, provides transfer services with various vehicles. Transfer vehicles vary from standard 3-person cars to 25-person buses. Each vehicle takes a luggage per seat. Another different service provided by this company is that it offers "door-to-door" service rather than traveling on a specific route. In addition, you can also benefit from the taxi services provided by this company.
A limited number of hotels offer airport shuttle services since Entebbe International Airport and the city center are very close to each other. However, even if your hotel doesn't provide shuttle service, they can arrange an option to pick you up at the airport upon your request.
