Bali - Essential Information
- Nearby guides:
- Surabaya
- Jakarta
- Broome
- Kota Kinabalu
- Singapore
- Darwin
- Kuala Lumpur
- Davao
- Cagayan de Oro
- Penang
Airport
Bali Ngurah Rai International Airport is 13 km (8 miles) west of Denpasar.
Facilities include shops, bar and restaurant, currency exchange, post office, internet access, tourist information office, tour agency, car hire, duty-free shops and VIP lounges.
A/P City Service buses are the cheapest way to reach the city centre and takes around 30 minutes, costing Rs 100.000. Timetables and tickets are available from the tourist information office in the arrivals hall. Taxis, deluxe taxis and bemos (mini-vans) are also available. Main resort hotels also offer complimentary minivan or limousine transfers.
Public transport
Numerous bemos (minibuses) operate on fixed routes around the city and the rest of the island, leaving when full and stopping anywhere on their route on request. Most foreigners find the system confusing and find haggling over fares challenging.
Taxi
Blue and yellow city taxis can be hailed on the street, at numerous taxi ranks, or called from your hotel or restaurant. They are cheap, by international standards and are much more convenient than bemos. However, be prepared to haggle over fares as taxi meters have failed to keep pace with inflation. Many drivers speak a little English.
Post
Stamps and envelopes can be bought at the concierge desks of all hotels, and this is a much more convenient option than using public post offices.
Pharmacy
Kimia Farma is the city’s main 24 hour pharmacy.
Telephone
Country code: +62
Area code: (0)361
Electricity
110V and 220V, 50Hz
