North Bali International Airport — Overview
The independent, honest guide to Bandara Bali Utara: where it stands, when it might open, and how to reach North Bali today.
2026 update: North Bali International Airport (Bandara Bali Utara) remains a proposed project. After a 2024 government reprioritisation, the planned site shifted to Sumber Klampok village, Buleleng, and land acquisition is under way — but construction has not definitively begun and no official opening date is confirmed. Government targets range from a first operational phase around 2027–2028 to full completion near 2030. Until it opens, every flight to Bali still lands at Ngurah Rai (DPS) in the south — reaching North Bali means a road transfer.
The project
Location & design specifications
Where
Sumber Klampok, Buleleng
Coastal site with flat terrain for runway construction and direct road access via the North Bali highway.
Runway
~3,000 metres
Long enough for wide-body aircraft like the Boeing 787 and Airbus A350 already flying into Bali.
Capacity
5–8M passengers (Phase 1)
Phased rollout — Phase 2 targets 12–15M annual passengers roughly 5–7 years after opening.
Why it matters
Impact on North Bali tourism
North Bali currently gets an estimated 15–20% of Bali’s total tourist arrivals, despite Lovina’s dolphins, Sekumpul and Gitgit waterfalls, Munduk, and Menjangan Island diving. Direct air access would remove the 3–4 hour drive from South Bali that keeps many travellers away — and bring hospitality jobs to Singaraja, Lovina, Munduk and Pemuteran.
Right now
Getting to North Bali today
While the airport works through planning and construction, travellers fly into Ngurah Rai (DPS) in the south. A private car transfer is the most comfortable, reliable way to reach North Bali from there.
- Fixed price per car. Not per person — agreed before you land.
- Meet & greet included. Your driver waits at arrivals with a name board.
- Door-to-door. Lovina, Singaraja, Munduk, Pemuteran and beyond.
Good to know
North Bali Airport FAQ
What is meant by "North Bali Airport"?
“North Bali Airport” usually refers to two things: the proposed North Bali International Airport project itself, and the private transfer route from Ngurah Rai Airport (DPS) to North Bali that travellers use today. There is no operating airport in North Bali yet.
Where is the closest airport to North Bali right now?
Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS) in Denpasar — about 90 km south of Singaraja and Lovina. The drive takes roughly 2.5–3 hours.
How do I get from DPS to North Bali today?
By private airport transfer (2.5–3 hrs, fixed price per car), self-drive rental car, or public transport via the Denpasar/Mengwi terminal. Most travellers book a private transfer for door-to-door comfort.
What’s the drive from DPS to Singaraja like?
Scenic — mountain roads through Bedugul past rice terraces and Lake Beratan. It takes about 2.5–3 hours and is best done in daylight.
Is North Bali worth visiting before the airport opens?
Yes. Lovina has dolphin watching and black-sand beaches, Singaraja has colonial-era history, and Munduk has waterfalls and coffee plantations — all quieter and less crowded than South Bali.
Ready to visit North Bali?
Send your flight details on WhatsApp — we confirm a fixed-price transfer in about 30 minutes.