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Mar. 14, 2026
International flights between Bali’s I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport and several Middle East destinations are gradually resuming following previous airspace disruptions in the region, although full operations have not yet returned.
Mar. 10, 2026
Ongoing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East are continuing to affect international aviation routes, leading to multiple flight cancellations that have disrupted travel plans for passengers departing from Bali.
Mar. 7, 2026
International flight operations at I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport in Bali continue to be affected by airspace closures in several Middle Eastern countries, leading to multiple flight cancellations as of Friday (March 6).
Mar. 5, 2026
Thousands of travelers heading to and from Bali have been affected by disruptions to global flight connectivity following airspace closures in parts of the Middle East.
Mar. 4, 2026
Five wide-body aircraft from Middle Eastern carriers have remained parked at I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport since Saturday (February 28, 2026), with the aircraft still on the apron as of Tuesday (March 3, 2026).
Mar. 2, 2026
Dozens of passengers gathered at airline offices and help desks inside I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport as uncertainty continues over international flights affected by Middle East airspace closures.
Mar. 2, 2026
Bali’s heavy reliance on international flight routes crossing the Middle East could pose a serious risk to the island’s tourism sector if regional conflicts continue, industry representatives have warned.
Mar. 1, 2026
Escalating tensions in the Middle East that have led to airspace closures in several countries, including Qatar, the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, and Iran, are affecting international flight schedules to and from Bali.
Mar. 1, 2026
Several international flights departing from I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport have experienced schedule adjustments or cancellations due to airspace closures in a number of countries.
Mar. 1, 2026
Several international routes at I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport have been affected by airspace closures in a number of countries, resulting in delays and cancellations as of Saturday night.
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