Travelling from Colombo to Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS): What you need to know
Planning your trip begins with figuring out where you'll fly out of in Colombo. Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) is the city's main airport, so explore your options for booking a flight from Colombo to Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS) departing from here.
The timezone in Denpasar is UTC+8, which is two hours 30 minutes ahead of Colombo. Ngurah Rai International Airport is located in Denpasar.
To ensure you catch your flight from Colombo to DPS, leave enough time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
With more people on the move during peak seasons, aim to get to your terminal even earlier. Two hours for domestic flights and up to four for international trips will help you stay ahead of the crowds.
Airports in Colombo
Colombo Ratmalana Airport (RML)
Travelling from central Colombo to RML takes about 1 hour 15 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or take a cab, you'll cover the 16 kms (10 miles) in 40 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Catching an early flight from Colombo to Ngurah Rai International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays close to Colombo Ratmalana Airport:
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)
Split up your flight from Colombo to Ngurah Rai International Airport with a stop so you can recharge or tick a new place off your list. Some popular stopovers between Bandaranaike International Airport and DPS include:
Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)
Changi International Airport (SIN)
Soekarno-Hatta International Airport (CGK)
CMB is around 32 kms (20 miles) from central Colombo. It'll take you 40 minutes or so to get to the airport driving from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 1 hour 30 minutes.
Kick off your holiday early with an extra night away from home. Before your Colombo to DPS flight, unwind in one of these hotels near Bandaranaike International Airport:
When it comes to flights staying on schedule, Bandaranaike International Airport has an on-time arrival performance of 75.71%.
About Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Colombo to Ngurah Rai International Airport. Book one of these accommodation options near DPS instead:
Pick up a Ngurah Rai International Airport rental car and explore Denpasar and beyond with your own wheels. Eazy, EasyRentBulgaria and TRAC Astra Rent A Car are popular providers you can book with here.
Secure the lowest price by booking your ride around four weeks before your Colombo to Ngurah Rai International Airport flight.
Getting from Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS) to central Denpasar
Central Denpasar is about 6 miles from Ngurah Rai International Airport. Journey times by cab or car hire will vary depending on traffic conditions and time of day, so do a little research before you go.
It typically takes 50 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Colombo to Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS)
At the moment, £112 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Colombo to Ngurah Rai International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is £190. Keep in mind fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
Booking ahead of time is often the key to finding a cheap flight from Colombo to DPS. Fares tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer you get to departure, the more you'll likely spend on your ticket.
If you have some flexibility with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the lowest price in every month when searching for your Colombo to Ngurah Rai International Airport ticket.
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The best time to fly from Colombo to Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS)
July is when most people book flights from Colombo to Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS). Visit Denpasar in April for a more low-key escape.
When booking your Colombo to DPS plane ticket, consider the kind of weather you prefer. March is the warmest month in Denpasar, with temperatures ranging from 24ºC (75ºF) to 30ºC (86ºF).
August sees temperatures of between 21ºC (70ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF). Search for cheap tickets from Colombo to Ngurah Rai International Airport around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Denpasar
Start your Denpasar trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Colombo to Ngurah Rai International Airport, browse our range of accommodation options including:
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