Travelling from Colombo to Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS): what you need to know
Planning your holiday begins with figuring out where you'll fly out of in Colombo. Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) is the city's main airport, so check out your options for reserving a flight from Colombo to Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS) taking off from here.
Denpasar is 2 hours 30 minutes ahead of Colombo. Ngurah Rai International Airport is located in Denpasar, which operates on the UTC+8 timezone.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Colombo to DPS. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to prevent a last-minute sprint to your gate.
During popular months such as August, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than usual. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're flying during peak periods in general.
Airports in Colombo
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)
Consider adding a stopover to potentially find a cheaper flight from Colombo to DPS. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB). Break up the journey at one of these popular airports:
Soekarno-Hatta International Airport (CGK)
Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)
Changi International Airport (SIN)
CMB is approximately 32 kilometres from the centre of Colombo. To work out how to get there, use Google Maps. This essential travel app will give you the quickest route and available public transport options.
Planning to catch an early flight from Colombo to Ngurah Rai International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays near Bandaranaike International Airport:
About Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Colombo to Ngurah Rai International Airport. Book one of these accommodation options near DPS instead:
Getting from Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS) to central Denpasar
From Ngurah Rai International Airport, Denpasar is approximately 16 kilometres away. It takes around 32 minutes to get to the centre driving.
It'll take around 51 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Colombo to Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS)
For a one-way ticket from Colombo to Ngurah Rai International Airport, R 2,955 is the cheapest price. You can also book a return flight from just R 5,093. These are currently the lowest fares and may vary based on availability.
To find cheap tickets from Colombo to DPS, book ahead. Airlines generally offer lower fares when flights are first released.
If you're flexible with your travel plans, make the most of the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the cheapest price in every month when searching for your ticket from Colombo to Ngurah Rai International Airport.
Set up a Price Alert and keep an eye on changes on this route through push notifications or email. You'll know straight away when fares go down. Timing is key when finding cheap tickets from Colombo to DPS.
Tailor your flights with filters. Pick your ideal departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Colombo to Ngurah Rai International Airport.
The best time to fly from Colombo to Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS)
It's time to plan your travel dates for your flight from Colombo to Ngurah Rai International Airport. July is the busiest month for a trip to Denpasar. If you like a more low-key vibe, go in April.
Book your flight from Colombo to DPS for March if you're eager to head to the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Denpasar to range from 24ºC to 30ºC.
Search for cheap flights from Colombo to Ngurah Rai International Airport in August if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 21ºC and 28ºC on average.
More about Denpasar
Start your Denpasar trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Colombo to Ngurah Rai International Airport, explore our range of accommodation options including:
There are so many things to discover in this city it can be tricky to know where to begin. Pura Blanjong, Jagatnata Temple (Pura Jagatnatha) and Bali Museum are popular attractions which should be on any well-planned Denpasar itinerary.
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