Bali is one of the famous islands of Indonesia, in South-East Asia. While planning your trip to Bali, there are certain things that will help you in planning your vacations. how to get there, airlines details to reach there, from which airport to the best season to book how to get the affordable fares, are certainly important things you must know to get your comfortable stay.
You will need a passport and a visa to fly to Bali, which belongs to Indonesia. As Bali is an island, the best way to travel to Bali is by flight. Bali has one international airport allowing people to fly from all over the world. Denpasar-Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS) is located in the Kuta area, in the south of Bali. It is 30 minutes away driving from Sanur, 1h30 from Ubudand 3 hours from Amed.
If you are visiting Bali from UK and are going to take the flights to Bali from UK, you should know about the stopover places. From Europe, you can fly to Bali with one stopover only via Istanbul (IST), Singapore (SIN), or Kuala Lumpur (KUL) from cities like London (LHR), Amsterdam (AMS) or Paris (CDG). The prices usually rise up when booking around the travelling date or during the peak tourist season. You may find a cheaper flight if you book 3 to 4 months in advance. The currency used in Bali is the one used all over Indonesia: The Indonesian Rupee (IDR). You can easily change your dollars, euros or pounds before coming. It is recommended to withdraw money with an international credit card for avoiding any issue.
One should always pay attention to their health factors before travelling to Bali or other country like taking a flight to Bangkok from London. It is recommended to check your vaccines, especially for Typhoid and Hepatitis A, while also complete your standard vaccination routine. Prepare a small first-aid box as well, that have the basic supplies like mosquito spray, painkillers and an antiseptic solution. Also. Keep in mind to apply for travel insurance as well.
As we know that Bali is a warm and humid destination. So don’t forget to the swimming essentials with you. The swimwear needs to be light and comfortable to wear. Carry own towel which is light and can dry fast is also helpful. The best time to scuba dive in Bali is in September, which is luckily considered shoulder season. During that month, the air temperature is usually between 24 and 29°C, and the water temperature is about 27°C. But above all, it’s the peak of the Mola-Mola season in Nusa Penida.
The time zone of Bali is GMT+8, which means the time difference is +7 hours with London in the summer and +8 hours in the winter. Here we suggest you to take the flight which arrives in the evening, that will help you in relaxing at your hotel and deal with jetlag faster. The long-haul flights like flights to Australia from London really makes one feel jetlag more in comparison to the shorter route flights like flights to New York from London. Though comfortable and relaxing seats with more leg room space is the key, still the long duration of flight results in inconvenience and exhaustion.
The language barrier can also be keeping in mind before planning the vacations. In Bali, the official language is Indonesian. While most locals also speak their regional language, Balinese, which is somehow different from Indonesian language. Though Bali is a tourist place, a lot of people working in the hospitality and tourism industry speak good English.
You should be aware of your important documents like passport, license, etc. and keep them in locker while your stay at hotel. Avoid drinking water from public places and always carry your own bottles. Be alert while sharing food and drinks with strangers as this will cause serious safety concerns. Avoid single use plastic waste and try to take your cutlery with you while travelling. Focus on these simple yet effective things that will help in a bigger way while your stay. Plan your vacation in advance and thus, enjoy your vacation time to the fullest.