Bali reopens to tourists | First flights on February 16

TRAVEL NEWS – January 31, 2022: After a silence of almost half a year, there is news again from the immensely popular Indonesian island of Bali for the Dutch. Bali will gradually reopen to foreign tourists, the Indonesian Immigration Service announced in a press conference last weekend. Singapore Airlines will be the first to begin direct flights to Bali International Airport (DPS) on February 16, two months earlier than announced last year.

More positive changes to the travel and quarantine requirements are expected to be announced in the coming days. In particular, the list of nationalities that can arrive directly in Bali will be expanded. The mandatory quarantine (currently 10 days) will most likely be reduced to just 2 nights.

Europe and the Netherlands

The airline Singapore Airlines, together with Indonesian officials, has clarified the reopening of this route and expects to fly daily to Bali from February 16.

International travelers can book flights to Bali through Singapore from one of the many countries to which Singapore Airlines flies, including countries in Europe† This means that Dutch people, whether or not via a detour, to travel to Bali again.

This also means that digital nomads being able to 'quarantine' again in Bali, something that until now was only technically possible, because airlines simply did not fly.

Also read: Bali will not fully reopen until April 2022 | Sledgehammer for the tourism sector

Number of countries to be expanded soon

According to the current travel regulations, only 18 nationalities are allowed to come to Bali directly from abroad, the Netherlands is not yet among them. This is a list that the government pre-omicron has announced and therefore will be updated and expanded shortly† These are the topics that have been discussed and for which updates will be announced soon.

• Singaporean citizens are visa-free
• Mandatory quarantine reduced to 2 nights / 3 days (see the list of quarantine hotels at the bottom of this page)
• Quarantine in Hotels in Nusa Duac
• Visit Visa B211A still necessary for the time being.
• More direct flights to Bali
• Number of countries to be expanded soon

These changes are expected to be announced within a few weeks. Depending on the nationalities allowed to arrive directly in Bali, these changes could finally be the first real step towards the reopening of Bali. It's only a matter of time before other airlines follow suit.

Bali reopening postponed several times

In the course of 2021 we have heard more positive sounds from Bali, but these plans were repeatedly postponed due to new covid-19 variants and rising contamination figures. You can read the news items about this below in chronological order.

• Bali still open to tourists in July 2021, according to President Jokowi October 4 UPDATE
• Bali reopening for foreign tourists postponed to Q3 2021
• Bali will not fully reopen until April 2022 | Sledgehammer for the tourism sector

Fortunately, this time it seems to be different. The Omicron has visibly less impact on the population and that is why the Indonesian government chooses to reopen the island to tourists.

Flight tickets to Bali can be booked immediately

And more importantly, there is an agreement with Singapore Airlines that will return to Bali on February 16. The tickets are even available after checking! For 249 euros you fly on February 16 return from Singapore to Bali and back. A single ticket currently costs 149 euros.

Would you like to directly request the prices for your specific dates? Then use Skyscanner's flight search below. For convenience, everything has already been filled in for you.

Also read: Itinerary through Bali in 2, 3 or 4 weeks | All must-sees and travel tips

Hotels where you can quarantine

The Provincial Tourism Board of Bali has shared a list of quarantine hotels for foreign travelers to carry out their mandatory quarantine in Bali. Below are the quarantine hotels referenced in Bali from January 2022:

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Badung Regency, Nusa Dua Area

• Grand Hyatt Bali
• Bali Melia
• Nusa Dua Beach Hotel & SPA
• The Westin Resort Nusa Dua, Bali
• Sofitel Bali Nusa Dua Beach Resort
• Courtyard by Marriott Bali Nusa Dua Resort
• SOL by Melia Benoa Bali
• Conrad Bali
• Hotel Merusaka
• Mulia Resort and Villa
• The Ritz Carlton Bali
• Hilton Bali Resort Nusa Dua
• Ibis Benoa
• Novotel Bali Nusa Dua Hotels and Residences
• Mercure Bali Nusa Dua
• Amarterra Villas Bali Nusa Dua, Mgallery Hotel Collection
• Four Season Resort Bali on Jimbaran Bay
• Movenpick Resort & Spa Jimbaran Bali
• Bvlgari Resort Bali
• Ayana Resort
• Renaissance Bali Uluwatu Resort & SPA
• Jungle Jimbaran Bali by Ayana

Denpasar Regency – Sanur Area

• Sudamala Sanur
• Hyatt Regency Bali
• Griya Santrian A Beach Resort & Spa
• Taksu Sanur Hotel
• Tanjung Saric
• Swiss Bell Resort Watu Jimbar – Sanur
• Prime Plaza Suites Sanuro
• Maison Aurelia Sanur
• Maya Sanur Resort & Spa

Gianyar Regency – Ubud regio Region

• Maya Ubud Resort & Spa
• Ubud Village Resort & Spa in Nyuh Kuning
• Ubud Village Hotel in Monkey Forest
• The Royal Pita Maha
• Komaneka in Rasa Sayang
• The Westin Resort & Spa Ubud, Bali
• Tanah Gajah, a resort of Hadiprana
• Plataran Ubud Hotel & Spa

Badung Regency–Kuta Area:

• Ramayana Suites & Resort
• Mercure Kuta Beach
• 101 Bali Fontana
• Harper Kuta Bali
• Hilton Garden Inn Bali Ngurah Rai Airport
• Fairfields by Marriott Bali Kuta Sunset Road
• Bali Dynasty Resort
• Swiss-BelHotel Tuban, Kuta
• Aston Kuta Hotel & Residence
• Novotel Ngurah Rai Airport
• Ramada by Wyndham Bali
• Grand Palace Rama
• Harris Hotel Tubani
• Infinity 8 Bali
• Mercure Bali Legian
• Royal Tulip Springhill Resort Jimbaran Bali
• Sheraton Bali Kuta
• Viceroy Bali
• The Payogan Villa Resort and Spa
• Kajane Mua private villas and mansions
• Stala, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel, Ubud Bali by Marriott International