Private jet to Bali

The Indonesian island is about as far as a business jet goes from Europe: 12,500 to 14,400 km from the main western and central hubs along the routes European operators fly, which is more than any business jet carries with a full cabin and reserves. Almost every trip is therefore planned with one fuel stop, usually in the Gulf or in the Maldives, and takes 16 to 19 hours from the western hubs. Clients are mostly families and groups of friends who come for two or three weeks, rent a villa and often add a few days in Singapore, Phuket or the Maldives on the way.

There is one airport that matters on the island, I Gusti Ngurah Rai International near Denpasar, on the narrow neck of land in the south, a short drive from the resort coast. Private flights use its general aviation terminal on the south side, away from the airline terminals. The hard part is not the runway but the paperwork: an Indonesian landing permit takes several working days, every movement needs a slot, and once a year the airport closes for 24 hours.

Send the dates, the number of passengers and where on the island you are staying. We check the dates against the Nyepi closure and the permit lead time before suggesting aircraft.

Why fly privately to the island

Flight times from Europe and the region

Times taken from the price tables below, including the fuel stop where there is one:

• Global 7500 with one fuel stop: Vienna 15:54 h, Munich 16:20 h, Geneva 16:53 h, Paris Le Bourget 17:09 h, London Farnborough 17:21 h, Madrid 17:57 h
• Global 7500 non-stop: Larnaca 12:29 h, Istanbul 13:05 h, Athens 13:35 h
• Falcon 900EX with one fuel stop: Vienna 16:43 h, London Farnborough 18:15 h
• Falcon 7X non-stop from the Gulf: Dubai 9:07 h, Doha 9:31 h
• Phenom 300: Jakarta Halim 1:46 h, Singapore Seletar 2:45 h, Darwin 2:51 h, Kuala Lumpur 3:07 h, Perth 3:56 h, Phuket 4:02 h
• Praetor 600: Hong Kong 4:49 h, Malé 6:33 h

European operators avoid closed airspace and fly over Turkey, the Middle East and the Indian Ocean, about a tenth further than the straight line. Even a Global 7500 lands once from western and central Europe, because the margin for winds and reserves would be too thin with a full cabin. With a journey of 16 hours or more, the operator either carries a second crew or plans a crew change at the stop. The flight home runs into headwinds and usually takes longer.

Private jet prices to Bali

All prices are for the whole aircraft, one way, to Ngurah Rai, plus landing permit, slot, handling, parking, airport charges and taxes. Prices are based on an aircraft starting near your city. Flight times are for the first aircraft in the row and include the time on the ground at the fuel stop, marked "1 stop".

From the European hubs

The Falcon 900EX is the lowest price for a large cabin: EUR 170,000 from Vienna and EUR 190,000 from London, both with one stop. The Falcon 7X costs EUR 200,000 to EUR 230,000 from the western and central hubs and is faster and quieter on a long night. The Global 7500 is the only aircraft in the table that flies non-stop, and only from Larnaca, Istanbul and Athens, where the distance stays under 12,000 km.

From other European cities

From Warsaw and Budapest a Challenger 650 still makes it with one stop; from Prague, Berlin, Copenhagen and Rome it would need two, so those cells are on request and the flight time shown is that of the Gulfstream G550.

From Asia and Australia

Many trips start or end elsewhere in the region, and regional aircraft based nearby keep these sectors short and cheap:

From the Gulf

The Jakarta sector is domestic, so an Indonesian operator flies it. From Singapore, under 1,700 km away, a light jet takes 2:45 h, which is why some clients fly a large jet to Singapore and the last stretch in a smaller one.

On a journey this long, flight time is most of the price, and a one-way charter also covers the empty return, because an aircraft rarely finds passengers waiting on the island. For a stay of two or three weeks we quote two one-way flights with the aircraft leaving in between, since parking at Ngurah Rai is limited and a crew cannot wait that long cheaply. The fuel stop's landing and handling charges, overflight permits, Indonesian passenger charges and the crew's rest are listed in the quote. Departure taxes in Europe: on jets from France a per-passenger tax set by distance, about EUR 2,100 to Indonesia compared with about EUR 420 within Europe, and EUR 200 on flights from or to Italy at this distance, plus EUR 12 from Austria, per-passenger taxes in Germany, Norway and the Netherlands, and UK APD at the higher rate for private jets of 20 t or more with fewer than 19 seats.

Business jet price per flight hour

Heavy Jets from EUR 8,300 / hour

Light Jets from EUR 3,200 / hour

Ultra Long Range Jets from EUR 12,000 / hour

Super Midsize Jets from EUR 6,300 / hour

Very Light Jets from EUR 2,500 / hour

Long Range Jets from EUR 9,800 / hour

Midsize Jets from EUR 4,500 / hour

Turboprops from EUR 2,000 / hour

What a trip really costs

Price per person

With a full cabin the cost per person drops to a fraction of the charter price; departure taxes and the Bali tourist levy are added for every passenger:

Online calculator

The calculator e-mails a first estimate for your route and dates. In the comment, mention a night stop on the way, for example in Singapore or the Maldives.

Ngurah Rai and the other airports of the region

I Gusti Ngurah Rai International (DPS, WADD), also called Denpasar International, lies at Tuban on the isthmus south of Denpasar, about 13 km from the city and close to Kuta, Seminyak and Jimbaran. It has one runway, 09/27, of 3,000 m by 45 m, which takes every business jet including the largest long-range types, and it is open 24 hours. The airport is slot-coordinated at the highest level, so arrival and departure each need an approved slot, requested 24 to 48 hours ahead at the least.

Business aircraft use the general aviation terminal on the south side of the airfield, with its own customs and immigration, separate from the two passenger terminals. Several handlers work there, among them AFM Aviasi Indonesia, Karisma Flight Support and Jetrans, and ExecuJet runs a private terminal; services and fees differ, so we agree the handler with the operator. The business aviation apron is small, and in high season it fills quickly: for a stay of more than a few days the aircraft usually repositions to Jakarta or Singapore and comes back for the return, with both positioning flights shown in the quote.

The landing permit passes through the foreign ministry, defence and civil aviation, whose offices work from Monday to Friday. The lead time set by the rules is three working days, five in practice, and the permit is valid for five days at most: if the date or the airport changes, it has to be requested again. A flight booked on Monday for Friday rarely works.

Lombok, Komodo and the alternates

Distances are straight-line from Ngurah Rai:

A jet that came from Europe is a foreign aircraft, and Indonesia does not let it carry passengers between two Indonesian airports without a special permit that takes several working days. Lombok, Komodo and Java are therefore usually flown by an Indonesian operator in a turboprop or light jet, while Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, Phuket and Australia are international and open to the aircraft you arrived in. More on the rest of the archipelago on the page about Indonesia.

Which aircraft for a flight to Bali

Range decides here: on a 16-hour journey even the largest cabins stop once, so the choice is about comfort, speed and price:

Two aircraft of one type can have different cabin layouts, so say how many beds you need. Surfboards and golf bags fit in the hold of the large jets, but give their number so the operator can plan the weight. See the ultra long range jets and heavy jets in the catalogue.

Not sure where the stop should be, or whether to split the trip? Leave a phone number and a consultant calls you back.

When to go: dry season, Nyepi and holidays

The island is open all year, but weather, holidays and one day of silence shape the calendar:

April, May and September are usually the best balance of weather, price and free slots. We check the Nyepi date for every request in March.

From the airport to the villas: Seminyak, Ubud, Uluwatu

The island looks small on the map but the roads are slow. Times by car in normal traffic:

Rush hours run roughly from 07:30 to 09:30 and from 16:30 to 20:00, and ride-hailing is restricted at the airport, so the car is booked with the flight and the driver is told the terminal. A helicopter avoids the roads by day, for example from the Ungasan helipad to Canggu in about 12 minutes or across to Nusa Penida, with the landing site agreed in advance.

Empty Legs to and from Bali

Direct empty legs between Europe and the island are rare, but regional aircraft move constantly between Bali and the hubs of South-East Asia. Typical directions:

An empty leg still needs the Indonesian landing permit, so a last-minute booking is rarely possible even when an aircraft is free. Write to empty-legs@jets.flights with the direction and a window of dates.

Pets: why the dog or cat stays at home

• Bali has rabies, and the island bans the direct import of dogs and cats; an animal cannot be cleared at Denpasar or transit there, whatever the aircraft.
• The only legal route goes through Jakarta, with quarantine, an import permit and a separate permit to move the animal to Bali by road and ferry, a process of three to four months.
• The ban works both ways: a dog or cat cannot leave the island directly either.
• For the return to Europe, Indonesia is not on the EU list of countries exempt from the rabies antibody test; the test, the microchip, the vaccination at least 21 days before travel and the EU pet passport are all required. Dogs bound for the UK, Ireland, Malta, Finland or Norway also need a tapeworm treatment 1-5 days before arrival, and the UK only admits animals through approved routes and handlers.
• On other routes the pet travels in the cabin beside you, up to five animals, with the operator's approval.

Entry rules, permits and fees

Before departure: checklist

• Passports valid six months from the day of entry for every passenger.
• Visa on arrival bought online, or cash or card ready for the counter.
• All Indonesia card for each passenger within three days before landing.
• Tourist levy paid online.
• Names and passport numbers for the landing permit at least a week ahead.
• Travel dates checked against Nyepi if the trip falls in March.
• Villa address and the number of surfboards, golf bags and large suitcases.

How to book a private jet to Bali

1. Send the departure airport, dates, number of passengers and the area of the island; mention any stop in Singapore, the Maldives or Phuket.
2. We plan the fuel stop and compare a heavy jet with a long-range aircraft, and the aircraft waiting in Jakarta or Singapore with a return to Europe.
3. You receive 2-4 options with operator, model, cabin photos, journey time and the price for the whole aircraft, with permits, crew rest and parking shown separately.
4. You sign the contract and pay; the passenger data go to the operator for the Indonesian landing permit, the slots and the overflight permits.
5. Before departure you receive the crew contact and the handler's details; the car waits at the general aviation terminal.

Our team

Charlotte McKinney

Commercial Director

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Henry Richter

Head of Aviation Department and Data Protection Officer

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Emma Miller

Director of Development

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Liam Bishop

Senior Aviation Consultant

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Oliver Davis

Aviation Consultant

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Anna Laurent

Aviation Consultant

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Questions about private flights to Bali

• • How much does a private jet to Bali cost?

  • From the main European hubs a Falcon 900EX with one fuel stop costs from EUR 170,000 (Vienna) to EUR 195,000 (Madrid) one way for the whole aircraft, and a Falcon 7X from EUR 200,000. Within the region a light jet from Jakarta starts at EUR 12,500.

• • Can a private jet fly non-stop from Europe?

  • Only a Global 7500 from Larnaca, Istanbul or Athens in our tables. From the rest of Europe every aircraft lands once for fuel, usually in the Gulf or the Maldives.

• • How long is the journey?

  • With one fuel stop in a Global 7500 it takes 15:54 h from Vienna and 17:21 h from London Farnborough; a Falcon 900EX needs about an hour more. From Larnaca the Global 7500 flies non-stop in 12:29 h.

• • Where do private jets arrive?

  • At Ngurah Rai International, in the general aviation terminal on the south side, with its own customs and immigration. The airport is open 24 hours except on Nyepi.

• • What happens on Nyepi?

  • On the Balinese Day of Silence, usually in March, the airport closes for 24 hours from 06:00 to 06:00. Only emergency and medical flights are allowed, so the trip is planned around that date.

• • Do we need a visa?

  • Yes, but it is a visa on arrival for 30 days that can also be bought online beforehand. Add the All Indonesia arrival card and the Bali tourist levy for each passenger.

• • How far ahead should we book?

  • The landing permit needs three to five working days, and in July, August and the Christmas weeks aircraft and slots go weeks ahead. A request on Monday for a Friday departure rarely works.

• • Can the aircraft wait on the island?

  • For a few days, if parking is confirmed with the slot. For longer stays it usually flies to Jakarta or Singapore, or back to Europe, and returns for you.

• • Can we fly on to Lombok or Komodo?

  • Yes, with an Indonesian operator in a turboprop or light jet, because the aircraft from Europe may not fly domestic legs without a special permit. We book both together.

• • Can we bring our dog?

  • Not directly. Bali bans the import of dogs and cats because of rabies, and the route through Jakarta with quarantine takes three to four months.

• • Are there Empty Legs to Bali?

  • Mostly on regional sectors from Jakarta, Singapore and Kuala Lumpur, with occasional long legs from Dubai or Europe. Send your dates to empty-legs@jets.flights.