Flights & Arrival
Departure Day in Bali: How Early to Leave for the Airport
How to work out when to leave for Bali's airport: airline deadline, a live-map drive time for your hour, and a margin. Distances from each base, and what delays the road.
Jet Lag on a US-to-Bali Trip: A First-48-Hours Plan
Bali is 12 to 16 hours ahead of the US, so day and night nearly reverse. The CDC's advice before, during and after the flight, and how to plan the first two days.
Arriving at Bali Airport: Immigration to Curb, Step by Step
What happens when you land in Bali, in order: visa counter, immigration, customs, the tourist levy, cash, data and transport, and what to have ready before the flight.
Through Ticket vs. Separate Tickets to Bali
One booking or two for the trip to Bali? What changes when a flight is late, what happens to checked bags, and how much time to leave if you split the ticket.
Choosing a Layover City for Bali from the US
Singapore, Tokyo, Seoul, Taipei, Hong Kong, Dubai, Doha or Istanbul: how far each hub is from Bali, and the Department of Transportation's tests for a good connection.
Flights from the US to Bali: Routes, Layovers and Realistic Travel Time
There is no nonstop flight from the US to Bali. The hubs flights connect through, why one ticket beats two, the time difference, and what to check before booking.