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Dec. 27, 2025
Traffic conditions along the main routes leading to I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport in Tuban, Badung, remained smooth and under control on Saturday (December 27), despite intermittent rainfall and increased holiday movement ahead of New Year 2026.
Dec. 26, 2025
The Badung chapter of the Indonesian Hotel and Restaurant Association (Perhimpunan Hotel dan Restoran Indonesia / PHRI) has rejected claims circulating online that Bali is experiencing a downturn in visitor numbers during the Christmas 2025 and New Year 2026 holiday period.
Dec. 21, 2025
A large trembesi tree fell across the exit road of I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport on Saturday evening (December 20, 2025) at around 7:35 p.m. WITA, briefly disrupting traffic in the busy airport area.
Dec. 17, 2025
Police at I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport have stepped up preventive patrols across the international terminal to maintain public safety and order ahead of the Christmas 2025 and New Year 2026 (Nataru) holiday period.
Dec. 16, 2025
I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport in Bali has confirmed its readiness to handle increased passenger traffic during the Christmas 2025 and New Year 2026 (Nataru) holiday period, with a focus on safety, comfort, and service efficiency.
Dec. 13, 2025
AirAsia has officially announced the launch of a new direct flight route connecting Bali and Melbourne, scheduled to begin operations in March 2026.
Dec. 9, 2025
Police will impose heightened monitoring on all vehicles entering and exiting I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport during the Christmas and New Year holiday period. The measure is part of Operasi Lilin Agung, which will run from 20 December 2025 to 2 January 2026.
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