Indonesia Airports

It's not surprising that Indonesia has a glut of airports - more than two dozen - as Indonesia is a spread out country with islands strewn all over the Java and Banda seas and the Indian Ocean. The capital of Jakarta is the main port of entry into Indonesia, while Bali also receives a huge amount of visitors.

Loaded with mountains, volcanoes and stunning beaches, Indonesia is a paradise for adventurous travellers and beach lovers, with endless opportunities for exploring the country's islands and bustling beach resorts.

Travelling by air between major islands within Indonesia is an absolute must if you are on a limited time schedule. Air ticket prices are not cheap, but costs are lower if you purchase your ticket in Indonesia. Other means of transport within Indonesia include the slow trains on Java and Sumatra, bus networks on all of the main islands, converted pick-ups and rickshaws. You can also get to Indonesia and Bali by ferry.

Bali-Denpasar-Ngurah Rai International Airport is second to Jakarta International Airport and currently handles around five-million passengers per year, although it has the capacity to handle double this figure. The airport has two terminals, domestic and international, and is served by many international carriers including AirAsia, Australian Airlines, Cathay Pacific, China Airlines, EVA Air, Garuda Indonesia, Japan Airlines, Malaysia Airlines, Qantas and Thai Airways.

Situated 10 miles from Bali's capital city of Denpasar, transport to the city and the island's tourist centres is provided by local bus and bemos, which are pick-up trucks with rows of seats that can be chartered to carry several people. Taxis are also available.