Bali–Dubai Air Route Returns to Regular Timetable
Emirates is once again showing two departures a day on the Denpasar–Dubai route: EK399 at 00:25 on a Boeing 777 and EK369 at 19:50 on an Airbus A380.
Bali Airports Expect Holiday Travel Spike
Denpasar authorities have warned of an increase in passenger numbers ahead of Lebaran 2026. Lebaran is the Indonesian name for Eid al-Fitr, which marks the end of Ramadan. During this period, many Ind…
Mephedrone Lab Discovered in Bali: Two Foreigners Detained
An illegal mephedrone production lab has been found in Bali. Indonesia’s National Narcotics Agency said the operation took place in Gianyar on 5–6 March.
Russian nationals with the initials N.T. and T.S. were detained. Another suspect is still wanted. The operation was carried out together with customs, immigration and the Bali police.
Shut Down, Yet Open: Bali’s Jungle Padel Back in Business
The controversy surrounding the popular Jungle Padel club in the village of Munggu has taken a new turn. Authorities sealed the facility on December 31, 2025, but just two months later the courts are…
Gulingan Village in Bali Reports 90% Drop in Street Trash
In the village of Gulingan in the Mengwi area (Badung), locals say street litter has fallen by around 90%. They put this down to a simple system that has been in place for a long time: residents sort…
Bali Governor Signs New Law to Protect the Island’s Coastline
Bali Governor Wayan Koster has officially introduced new rules for using the coastline. On 2 March 2026, Regional Regulation No. 3 came into force, banning hotels and villas from restricting access to…
Authorities in Bali Incinerate Billions of Rupiah in Confiscated Drugs
Bali provincial police publicly destroyed a large batch of seized drugs. The total value is estimated at around IDR 23.4 billion. Everything was ground up in a blender and then burned.
Could Bali Be One of the Safest Places if the World Goes Wrong?
As tensions in the Middle East continue to rise and fears grow that a regional conflict could escalate into something much larger, analysts and major Indonesian outlets such as Kompas and Suara have b…
Middle East Conflict Triggers 35 Flight Cancellations at Bali Airport
At Bali Airport, 35 international flights have already been cancelled due to the closure of airspace in the Middle East: 20 departures and 15 arrivals.
The cancellations are linked to airspace closures in several countries amid the US–Israel and Iran conflict. Airlines estimate that 5,905 passengers were unable to depart from Bali.
Nyepi Rules: Mosque Prayers Allowed, No Loudspeakers
In March, Bali faces a serious test of religious tolerance. This year, one of the main Hindu holidays, Nyepi (the Day of Silence), coincides with the Muslim celebration of Eid al-Fitr. This is an impo…
Nyepi Notice: Mobile Internet Disabled
On the Day of Silence Nyepi, on 19 March 2026, home internet via Wi‑Fi in Bali is expected to work as usual. At the same time, the authorities plan to switch off mobile internet (mobile data) and IPTV…
Bali’s Blood Moon: A Rare Celestial Show
Today, 3 March 2026, the night sky over the island will turn a deep crimson. Indonesia’s Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) is promising a rare astronomical show — a total lunar ecl…
Foreigner Kidnapped in Bali: One Held, Six Still Wanted
Bali Police are investigating the alleged kidnapping of 28-year-old Ukrainian national Ihor Komarov. One foreign national with the initials CH has been detained in West Nusa Tenggara. Police describe…
No Overstay Fines in Bali After Middle East Disruptions
At Ngurah Rai Airport in Denpasar, the closure of airspace in several Middle Eastern countries has led to the cancellation and rescheduling of some international departures via Abu Dhabi, Dubai and Do…
Bali Expands Patrols at Tourist Locations
In the coming months, there will be more tourist police officers at Bali’s most popular spots. For over a year now, officers from this unit have been helping visitors on site, explaining the rules and…
