Bali authorities plan to expand the airport to ensure the growth of tourism

Bali, Indonesia - In an effort to meet the ever-growing flow of tourists, the Bali authorities are actively discussing grandiose plans to expand the island's main airport, Ngurah Rai. This airport is a key entry point for foreign visitors and, despite strong competition with other tourist destinations, continues to attract tourists from all over the world.

The situation is becoming increasingly tense with the growing popularity of the island. In recent years, Bali has become one of the most desirable tourist destinations, attracting both fans of exotic nature and connoisseurs of rich culture and history. The Indonesian paradise island remains the focus of attention of many travelers, despite all the difficulties associated with the COVID-19 pandemic.

According to statistics, in the first five months of 2023, more than 4 million foreign tourists arrived on the island, which exceeded the number of domestic travelers. This was made possible thanks to the restoration of the high season and the holding of several major public holidays.

Ngurah Rai Airport is a key gateway to the island for foreign visitors. In May 2023, this airport handled almost a million passengers on international flights, exceeding the number of domestic passengers. This dynamic indicates the rapid growth of interest in Bali.

Aviation experts confirm the urgent need to expand the Ngurah Rai Airport. Means and measures, such as additional runways and expansion of aircraft parking, are becoming important to ensure a comfortable reception for foreign tourists. Without this, Bali risks being unable to meet the growing demand.

Aviation columnist Alvin Lee emphasizes the importance of Ngurah Rai Airport, saying, "If the government wants to develop tourism in Bali, it has no choice but to increase the capacity of Ngurah Rai Airport. The airport is the main way to get to the island for foreigners, seaports are not used by many tourists from abroad."

Against the background of persistent interest in Bali and long-awaited hopes for the recovery of the tourism industry after the COVID-19 pandemic, the expansion of the Ngurah Rai Airport seems to be a justified step to ensure long-term tourism growth on this magical island.