Search Flights from Denpasar-Bali to Nairobi

Denpasar, which is one of Bali's most popular tourist destinations, is home to the third busiest airport of Indonesia as well. The airport usually performs flight to destinations such as Kuala Lumpur, Singapore and Hong Kong, which are often referred to as large and crowded centers of the region.

At Bali Ngurah Rai International Airport you can also do some shopping before or after your flight or spend time in private passenger lounges in addition to many other services. It is also very easy to reach the airport from the center of Denpasar and tourist attractions. After determining your priorities such as comfort or reasonable prices, you can easily get to Bali Ngurah Rai International Airport from Denpasar by selecting a vehicle suitable for you.

You can arrive at Bali Ngurah Rai International Airport, which connects Denpasar to the world, after a travel of about 20 minutes with a taxi, the first alternative you can choose to get to the airport from the city center. Other alternatives you can use to get to the airport are car rental and hotel shuttle services.

Taxi

You can easily get to the airport by finding a taxi on central locations of Denpasar. In Denpasar, taxis usually operate with fixed fares and they usually do not make any discount. However, it is also possible to travel more economically especially during the seasons when they are not too many visitors.

During busy seasons, the chance of bargaining is much less. You need to pay 105.000 rupiah from Batubulan to the airport, 100.000 rupiah from Bukit to the airport, and approximately 70.000-90.000 rupiah from Denpasar to the airport. Taxis can accept euro and dollar, but it is still a good idea to have some rupiah in your wallet.

Car Rental

Like in many parts of Bali, renting a car in Denpasar is a great option passengers can choose for a comfortable and quick travel. There are car rental companies at the airport or in the city center. You can visit one of these companies to rent a suitable car. Europcar, Hertz, AVIS, Budget and Sixt are the most prominent ones among these companies. You can make a reservation online before you take the road. In this way, you can continue your travel by receiving your car from the airport or from the city center without waiting.

The distance between Denpasar and the airport is about 13 kilometers. You can get help from the navigation device and maps in order to cover this distance, or you can easily reach the airport from the center by following the signs.

Hotel Shuttle Services

One of the easiest alternatives to get to the airport from Denpasar and other central parts of the city is using hotel shuttle services. Although not every hotel offers this service, you can contact your hotel beforehand and use airport shuttle services if they offer this service for their customers. Airport services are very comfortable and fast. However, their amount you need to pay may be more expensive compared to alternatives such as taxi and car rental. You can learn the fare of this service from your hotel in advance and the amount you need to pay for each baggage.

Airport Information

Bali Ngurah Rai International Airport, which connects Denpasar and its immediate surrounding to the world, is one of the busiest airports of Indonesia and the region. Bali Ngurah Rai International Airport, shown as the third busiest airport of Indonesia, is very close to the city center. The airport carries a great number of passengers each year.

At the airport, which is located 8 km of the city center, there are a great number of services for passengers. Thanks to these services, passengers can comfortably wait for their flights. There is a duty free and a store where passengers can do shopping. For those passengers who are hungry or want to drink something before the flight, there are restaurants and cafes.

Thanks to wireless internet at the airport, you can perform your online transactions. There are also areas where you can charge your computer and mobile phone.

You can also find massage-related products, which are very popular in Bali, at Bali's Ngurah Rai International Airport. These products can also be great gift alternatives for your loved ones.

You will also see the offices of the car rental companies at the airport. By renting a car from one of these companies, you can reach your destination much more easily and comfortably, and then you can deliver your car to the office of the company located at the airport.

Taxis are waiting for their passengers in front of the airport arrival terminal. The airport also has parking areas for those coming with their own cars.

The hotel which is located near Bali Ngurah Rai International Airport is a great alternative to the passengers who want to accommodate near the airport.

At the airport, you can also find ATMs that you can use for performing money transactions and many other services you may need before and after your flight.

Nairobi, the capital city of Kenya, is situated on the Nairobi River and is known as the most populous city in the East Africa. Nairobi is one of the major trade and tourism centers not only in Kenya but also in the Africa. Nairobi, which has arable lands because it is a river city, also has a different flora, which does not compromise the classical African city image that springs to your mind. That is why the city is named as Nairobi that means "green and watery place".

The city is also considered as the safari capital of Africa. The nightlife in the city, where people play and enjoy many different sports like golf, rugby, and polo, is very active but it is also dangerous. Traffic flows through the left lane in Nairobi. There are not enough traffic lights and traffic signs in the city. The drivers' careless attitudes, as well as the lack of infrastructure sometimes cause problems and congestion in traffic. This creates both traffic jam and increases traffic density.

Even short distances in Nairobi can take a long time. In fact, the city center is quite small and it is very convenient to explore the city by walking. However, it is not recommended to walk around the city for safety reasons. Even so, you can walk short distances if you are in a central location before it gets dark.

You can reach the tourist attractions or more rural areas, which are located both in and around the city center, by taking the minibuses called 'matatu'. These minibuses are run by private companies. The prices vary according to the distance you are going to travel. It would be useful for you to keep in mind that they are mostly quite crowded and you will possibly travel standing on the minibus.

The buses, which are more comfortable than matatus and have a capacity between 20 and 35 passengers, are another transportation option. These buses are also run by private companies and they are prohibited to exceed 80 km/h and to carry the passenger standing. Ticket price varies depending on the distance you will travel and it is fairly cheap. You should pay attention to your belongings such as bags, wallets and your pocket money against theft, as it applies to all public transportation options.

Taxis are very common throughout the city, but they are not very reliable in terms of price. Taximeters are not available in the taxis. If you have someone you know in the city, it would be better for you to negotiate with a driver they know. You can also ask your hotel to help you with this. In any case, you need to negotiate about your destination and bargain with the driver for taxi fare before taking a taxi. You should make the payment absolutely at the end of the journey. You can also take the taxi for the entire day.

Although the taxis are more comfortable than public transport, they also run in the heavy traffic of Nairobi. If time is important for you or if you don't want to stuck in traffic, you can try the motorcycle taxis that are called boda boda. You can call a boda boda whenever you need it by downloading an app to your smartphone. Your hotel can also help you with this.

Renting a car is mostly available at the airport, yet there are also the offices of car rental companies in the city center. Car rental is not preferred so often because of the car theft that is frequently experienced in heavy traffic in the city. Renting a car could be a good alternative to increase the comfort of your travel if your hotel has a parking area. Prices start from 4.000 Kenya Shillings per day. If you want, you can rent a car with a driver. From motorcycle to the minivan, there is a wide variety of options waiting for you. However, mostly off-road vehicles are preferred in the city, which is known as the homeland of the safari. There are offices of many private bus service companies at the main bus station in the city center and you can reach different cities from here if you want.

If you want to travel from Nairobi to Kampala, Uganda, or Mombasa, you can benefit from the trains that run three times a week from the main railway station. You can travel in the first-class and second-class compartments, which are also available with bed and meal, as well as you can also prefer the third-class wagons with standard seats. You can make a reservation and buy your ticket from the office on the way to the station. 1st and 2nd class passenger tickets are a little bit more expensive than intercity bus tickets, but 3rd class tickets are cheaper.

Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, located in the southeast of the city, serves for passengers who come from abroad and who will go abroad. Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL), which is located in the south of the city center, mostly serves domestic flights. There is the third airport, which is completely surrounded and closed to civilian air traffic, in the north of the city.  Only military flights are arranged at this airport.

You can reach Nairobi city center from the airport by public transportation. It is possible to travel by bus and the minibuses called matatu at quite affordable prices even if they are less comfortable. Taxi service is available at the airport as an extremely comfortable means of transportation, but you need to be careful about taxi fare. If your hotel offers airport shuttle service, this is the most comfortable and safest alternative that you can take to reach the city center. Another comfortable way of transportation is to rent a car.

Bus

There are the bus stops in front of units 1 and 2 of the airport. You can go to the city center by buses that depart frequently during the day. The journey by bus takes about 45 minutes and the ticket price is 50 KES.

Hotel Shuttle Services

A number of the hotels located around the airport and in the city center offer airport shuttle services. You should contact your hotel in advance to take advantage of this service. Even if your hotel does not offer such a service, they can help you find an alternative for shuttle services.

Taxi

You can take the advantage of the licensed taxis provided by the Kenatco Company from the taxi ranks right in front of the exit of the arriving passenger of the airport. These taxis are more reliable than the individual taxis you can hail on the road because they operate under a taxi company.

Transportation to the city center by taxi costs about 1500 KES, which is 20 US Dollars. You should bargain for the fare in advance. The journey takes about half an hour depending on the traffic.

Matatu

If you prefer public transportation, you can benefit from this option as an alternative to the bus. The means of transportation runs like a minibus quite affordable, yet it is less comfortable. It is mostly preferred by locals; tourists don't prefer this option.

Rent a car

You can find the offices of various car rental companies at the airport. You can drive the rental car, as well as you can rent it with a driver. If you want to drive the car, you should keep in mind that the traffic flows on the left side and there are not enough traffic signs; you need to drive straight on A101 Mombasa road to reach the city center.

Airport Information

The airport, which bears the name of Kenya's first president, is located 16 kilometers in the southeast of the city. The airport serves in a single semicircle-shaped terminal with 3 units that are connected to each other by corridors. Units 1 and 2 serve for international arrivals and departures. Unit 3 serves for domestic passengers.

The airport has all basic services such as currency exchange office, ATM, post office, and safe deposit box. You can take advantage of the paid Wi-Fi service as well as the internet cafe at the departing passenger terminal. You can make last minute purchases from many stores where you can buy very different products. In addition, there are also sufficient amount of eating and drinking areas at the airport that offer the delicacies of local and foreign cuisines.