
Arriving 3 hours prior to departure, we were unsure of the ease of processing, or of the time-frame now via the brand new Bali Ngurah Rai International Airport (also known as Denpasar International Airport).

We were pleasantly surprised however, with a smooth transition on all levels. Our departure from Bali was a comfortable and streamlined experience…

With the assistance of a Porter, our luggage was transferred from our car to the Check-in counter. This was a huge help, especially with heavy luggage and an uphill incline to maneuver. Such a bargain too at an advised cost of just 30,000Rp! (We made sure we tipped generously for such a fantastic convenience).

It was a speedy process through the Departure gate.

The airport is well sign posted in both English and Indonesian.

A map of the International Airport is readily available on signage opposite Check-in.

The processing for our flight had only just started with few passengers having arrived, it seemed. I was grateful therefore for a speedy check-in.
The airport is spacious and light with an easy walk from Check-in toward Immigration.

Payment of 150,000 IDR Departure Tax was made with only a couple of people ahead.

Then there was more signage and security before arriving at the Immigration counter.

It was an uncomplicated process through Immigration and finally we were in the Departure area.

The Departure area has numerous Duty Free shops operating with plenty of top name merchandise.

Some of the shop fronts are still temporarily situated along the walkway.

Lounge areas are currently minimal, as are cafe-type shops. If Departures were busy, I imagine seating may be quite an issue at the moment for those waiting for their flights.
There are still plenty of areas that are yet to be “unveiled” with temporary partitioning still in place.

Spacious carpeted walkways are present throughout.

Currently, the only proper lounge area in the Departure area is the Premier Lounge. This is a temporarily partitioned off area for “Business class” travelers only.

The Premier Lounge consists of chairs, tables, a food area and free wi-if.

Sadly, we were not travelling Business Class. We had plenty of time before our flight departure so chose to sit in the adjacent Departure area 4. This was conveniently empty. Several ceiling mounted TVs were also in this area.

Departure 4 is directly next door to the current Premier Lounge. Having spied the username and password in the lounge earlier, we were able to log onto the Premier Lounge wifi for FREE!!
Here’s the details…
USERNAME: J@5_lounge
PASSWORD: premier2013

Overall, we were fortunate to have enjoyed a comfortable departure experience via the spacious, new Denpasar Airport. Once completed and fully operational, I believe it will be very impressive!
HINT 1: Do not queue for the toilets at the gate from which your flight departs. Walk a few minutes toward the opposite end of the terminal which I found to be not as busy. This is where we found an empty Departure lounge to sit in and there were plenty of empty toilets and several quiet food and beverage stands too.
HINT 2: If possible, eat prior to arrival at the airport since food outlets are currently limited. Having said that, I have heard that after checking in, it is possible to exit the airport and walk over to the Domestic Terminal where there are several food outlets. It is only a 5 minute walk away. (Make sure you take your passport and boarding passes though, as security will ask for it when you return!)
Happy and safe travels! I hope you too are blessed with a comfortable departure. xx
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