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Ngurah Rai International Airport sees record passenger surge in summer 2026
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I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport DPS is experiencing a significant increase in passenger demand during summer 2026, reinforcing Bali's role as a major tourism and aviation hub in Southeast Asia. The airport has consistently handled over two million passengers monthly during peak travel periods in 2026, potentially making it its busiest operational year. This growth is supported by increased regional connectivity with countries like Vietnam, Thailand, the Philippines, Malaysia, and Singapore, and strong international demand, with a 3.5 percent year-on-year increase in overseas arrivals. Singapore and Kuala Lumpur remain key international feeder markets. Digital immigration systems, electronic gates, and pre-arranged electronic visa procedures have streamlined arrival processing, with many passengers completing procedures in five to ten minutes. Indonesia has also introduced tax reductions and temporary value-added tax relief for domestic air travel to support internal connectivity. Long-term plans include expanding Ngurah Rai International Airport's capacity to accommodate up to 37.6 million tourists. International travelers must complete an arrival declaration via the All Indonesia App within three days before departure. The Visa on Arrival VoA and electronic Visa on Arrival e-VoA are available for IDR 500,000 approximately 31 US dollars for a 30-day stay, requiring passports with at least six months validity and two blank pages. The mandatory Bali Tourist Levy of IDR
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