Denpasar International Airport is the main airport serving the city of Denpasar and the wider island of Bali in Indonesia. DPS is the second busiest in Indonesia trailing only Soekarno–Hatta International Airport in Jakarta. The airport is also known as I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport named after I Gusti Ngurah Rai a local hero who died during the Indonesian Revolution.

The airport opened in 1931 whilst the country was still under Dutch colonial rule. The airport would begin to resemble its current form at the end of the WWII with permanent runways and terminal buildings constructed at the site. Increase in tourism to the island in the later part of the 20^th century would necessitate several expansion projects which continue to this day.

The airport is hub for Batik Air, Indonesia AirAsia and national carrier Garuda Indonesia. The airport is also serviced by another 41 airlines that offer flights to Asia, Oceania, the Middle East and Europe. DPS serves as major hub for flights around the islands of South East Asia whilst also offering regular flights to several cities in Australia. The airport features a single runway located in Tuban across a small strip of land that connects Kuta and Jimbaran.

You’ll find a mix of different architectural styles throughout the airport with traditional Balinese style architecture and landscaping built around the modern terminal building. The use of local architecture and design gives the airport a great sense of place and is welcome change from the repetitive glass and steel found at most airports around the world.

The airport is located approximately 13 km from the centre of the Denpasar and approximately 5 km from Kuta. You will find several taxi companies waiting just outside the arrival’s areas. Bluebird taxis are also readily available and are a reliable and cheaper option.