Bali Airport Launches New Direct Flight Route to Mumbai, India
Denpasar, October 20, 2025 — I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport in Bali has inaugurated a new direct flight connection to Mumbai, India, enhancing the island’s international air connectivity and strengthening tourism and economic ties between Indonesia and India.
The announcement came from Ahmad Syaugi Shahab, the General Manager of I Gusti Ngurah Rai Airport, who confirmed that the new route operated by IndiGo Airlines now connects Bali with three major Indian cities: Mumbai, New Delhi, and Bengaluru. This expansion signifies a growing partnership and increasing demand for travel between these two countries.
The inaugural flight landed in Bali on October 18 aboard an IndiGo Airbus A320, flight number 6E 1607, at 4:00 p.m. local time, carrying 173 passengers. After a brief turnaround, the aircraft departed for Mumbai at 5:45 p.m. as flight 6E 1608. The Mumbai-Bali service is scheduled to operate daily, providing convenience for travelers on both ends.
Ahmed Syaugi expressed optimism about the positive impact of this route, highlighting how it expands the airport’s international network and is expected to invigorate Bali’s tourism sector by attracting more Indian visitors. “India is one of the potential tourist markets for Bali,” he noted, sharing that 438,646 Indian nationals had visited Bali through Ngurah Rai Airport throughout 2025—a figure reflecting an 8 percent increase from the previous year. Indian tourists consistently rank third among foreign visitors to Bali.
The addition of the Mumbai flight supports Bali’s ambitions to be a primary destination for Indian travelers. With IndiGo and Air India now serving flights to and from India, connectivity between Indonesia and India is set to strengthen further.
Currently, I Gusti Ngurah Rai Airport offers 37 international flight routes and 21 domestic routes, totaling 58 connections. The airport management reassured the public that service quality will be maintained and enhanced to support the growing demand and to boost Bali’s position as a premier global tourist destination.
As Bali continues to attract more international tourists, the new Mumbai route solidifies its role as a key gateway between Indonesia and South Asia.
Key Highlights:
- New direct flight route between Bali and Mumbai launched by IndiGo Airlines.
- Bali now directly connected to three Indian cities: Mumbai, New Delhi, and Bengaluru.
- Daily scheduled flights provide more travel options to travelers between the two countries.
- Indian tourist arrivals in Bali increased by 8% in 2025 compared to 2024.
- I Gusti Ngurah Rai Airport currently serves 58 routes in total: 37 international and 21 domestic.
- The airport commits to maintaining excellent service amid route expansions.
This development marks a promising step for tourism and business exchanges, amplifying Bali’s appeal as a top destination for travelers from India and beyond.
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