BADUNG, DEWATA.NEWS – Australia continues to strengthen its position as Bali’s largest international tourism market, with I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport now serving direct flights to 12 Australian cities following the reactivation of the Canberra–Denpasar route.
The restored Canberra service has expanded Bali’s air connectivity with Australia, which already accounts for the highest number of direct international routes operated from the island.
The 12 Australian destinations currently connected to Bali through direct flights are Perth, Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, Adelaide, Gold Coast, Darwin, Cairns, Newcastle, Avalon, Sunshine Coast, and Canberra.
The return of the Canberra route also brings the total number of international destinations served by Ngurah Rai Airport to 41. These routes are operated by 43 airlines providing direct international connections between Bali and various countries.
Ngurah Rai Airport General Manager Nugroho Jati said Australia remains the largest source of international visitors to Bali.
According to airport data, approximately 664,000 Australian tourists visited Bali between January and May 2026.
“The Canberra–Denpasar route is a reactivation of a service that previously operated. This is certainly a positive signal regarding the increasingly strong air connectivity between Bali and Australia, and it is expected to create positive multiplier effects for tourism, the economy, and supporting sectors,” Nugroho said on Wednesday (June 24).
He added that stronger international connectivity not only improves Bali’s accessibility for global travelers but also contributes to regional economic growth.
The increased number of direct flights is expected to benefit sectors closely linked to tourism, including hotels, transportation services, restaurants, and small businesses that rely on visitor spending.
Australia has consistently been one of Bali’s most important tourism markets, with direct flights offering convenient access for travelers seeking holidays, business opportunities, and longer stays on the island.
Airport authorities expect the growing network of direct routes to help Bali maintain its status as one of the world’s leading tourist destinations while expanding its reach among international travelers, particularly from Australia, where demand for Bali travel continues to show positive growth.