Which airport should I fly into for Uluwatu?

For long-haul and international flights, Ngurah Rai (Bali) International Airport (DPS) is the main gateway near Uluwatu. The closest airport, Ngurah Rai (Bali) International Airport (DPS), is the most convenient for transfers — weigh proximity against the breadth of flight connections.

How far is the airport from Uluwatu?

The nearest is about 8 mi (13 km) away. The table above shows the distance and an estimated transfer time for each airport within about 300 km.

How do I get from the airport into Uluwatu?

Most airports offer taxis and ride-hailing, and many add a rail, metro or bus link into the city. Tap any airport above for a full guide with ground-transport options, lounges and transit details.

Airports Near Uluwatu

The closest airports to Uluwatu, Indonesia: IATA codes, names and distances, each with a full airport guide covering terminals, lounges and transit.

The nearest airport to Uluwatu, Indonesia is Ngurah Rai (Bali) International Airport (DPS), about 8 mi (13 km) away — roughly 27 min by road. It also serves as the area's main international gateway.

Code	Airport	Distance	Transfer	Type
DPS	Ngurah Rai (Bali) International AirportDenpasar-Bali Island, Indonesia	8 mi / 13 km	27 min	International
AMI	Selaparang AirportMataram-Lombok Island, Indonesia	71 mi / 115 km	2 hr 8 min	Regional
LOP	Bandara International Lombok AirportMataram, Indonesia	81 mi / 131 km	1 hr 54 min	International
SUP	Trunojoyo AirportSumenep-Madura Island, Indonesia	149 mi / 240 km	3 hr 28 min	Regional
SWQ	Sumbawa Besar AirportSumbawa Island, Indonesia	161 mi / 259 km	3 hr 44 min	Regional
MLG	Abdul Rachman Saleh AirportMalang-Java Island, Indonesia	173 mi / 279 km	4 hr 2 min	Regional
SUB	Juanda International AirportSurabaya, Indonesia	186 mi / 300 km	4 hr 4 min	International

Distances are straight-line; transfer times are road estimates. "Type" flags major/international gateways.

Which airport is best?

For the shortest transfer, Ngurah Rai (Bali) International Airport (DPS) is the most convenient at about 8 mi out. Larger airports a little farther out can offer more connections, so it's worth comparing fares before booking.

Getting to and from the airport

Taxis and ride-hailing serve every airport here, and the larger ones usually add a rail, metro or bus link into Uluwatu. Allow extra time in peak traffic. For exact routes, times and fares, open the airport guide — start with DPS.

Hotels near the airport

For early departures or late arrivals, a hotel near DPS saves a stressful morning transfer.

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Travel tips

Compare the total door-to-door time, not just the airfare — a cheaper flight into a distant airport can cost more once you add the transfer. Check whether your airport has a direct train or metro before defaulting to a taxi, and for international arrivals, confirm any visa or transit rules in advance.

Frequently asked questions

The nearest airport to Uluwatu is Ngurah Rai (Bali) International Airport (DPS), about 8 mi (13 km) away — roughly 27 min by road.