There is no non-stop flight from London to Bali, so every itinerary connects once. Which hub you pick matters more than most guides admit: in the fares we can currently see, the Chinese carriers run £608–£720 while Emirates and Turkish Airlines cost £897–£1,500. This guide covers the realistic routings, what a return really costs in pounds, and how to reach Denpasar without paying over the odds.
Route: London (LHR / LGW) → Bali, Denpasar (DPS)
Distance: approximately 13,000 km (8,100 miles)
Typical journey time: about 18–24 hours with one stop
Direct flights: No — there are no non-stop London–Bali flights, and every fare we track connects once. The quickest routings go via Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, Doha or Dubai; the cheapest in our data go via mainland China on Xiamen Air and China Southern.
Fares from London to Bali (GBP)
Bali is a year-round destination, but fares track its seasons and the UK holidays. The dry season (roughly May–September) and the Christmas/New Year peak are the busiest and priciest; the wetter shoulder months (February, March, November) are the cheapest. The figures below are typical economy return fares in pounds — every one is a one-stop itinerary, since no non-stop exists.
| Month | Demand | What to expect |
|---|---|---|
| January | — | high (holiday tail) |
| February | — | low-medium |
| March | — | low-medium |
| April | — | medium |
| May | — | medium-high (dry season) |
| June | — | high |
| July | — | very high (peak season) |
| August | — | very high |
| September | — | medium-high |
| October | — | medium |
| November | — | low-medium |
| December | — | very high (holidays) |
Checked against every return fare on sale as we write: the cheapest is £608 on Xiamen Air via its Chinese hub, and the market median is £684 — so £700 is about right as a typical price, and the higher "everyday" band often quoted for this route is too high: four fifths of the fares we can see are under £718. A return under about £635 is a genuinely good price. The premium hubs are a different market: Singapore Airlines £617–£948, Emirates £897–£1,500 and Turkish £919–£1,206. Check transit-visa rules for your passport before booking a Chinese connection.
Airlines on this route
Every option connects once. The Asian and Gulf carriers dominate on price and comfort:
- Malaysia Airlines via Kuala Lumpur — often the quickest single-stop routing (around 18 hours total) and frequently among the cheaper fares.
- Singapore Airlines via Singapore — multiple daily connections and a highly rated economy cabin; a natural stopover point.
- Qatar Airways via Doha — a short first hop and a strong economy product, usually good value on the whole ticket.
- Emirates via Dubai — frequent departures from the main London airports, connecting on to Denpasar.
Other one-stop routings run with Etihad via Abu Dhabi, Turkish Airlines via Istanbul and Cathay Pacific via Hong Kong. Because these carriers compete hard, the lowest fares tend to come from the Gulf and Southeast Asian hubs; if comfort matters most on a journey this long, Singapore Airlines and Qatar Airways are the pick.
When to book & how to save
- Book 3–5 months ahead for the best balance of price and choice; long-haul fares to Bali rarely improve in the last few weeks.
- Avoid the peaks if you can: July–August and the Christmas/New Year holidays are the busiest and most expensive.
- Travel in the shoulders (February–March or November) for the lowest fares — short tropical showers, thinner crowds and prices well below the summer peak.
- Consider a stopover: breaking the trip for a night in Singapore, Kuala Lumpur or Doha often costs little more and makes the long journey far easier.
- Compare all-in prices with bags: full-service carriers to Bali usually include 25–30 kg, but the cheapest “light” fares may not — check before you book.
Arriving in Bali
All flights land at Ngurah Rai International (DPS), also called Denpasar or Bali airport, on the narrow isthmus just south of the island’s main resort areas. There’s no train, so most visitors take a metered or pre-booked airport taxi: reckon on around £8–£12 to Kuta or Seminyak (10–20 minutes) and £20–£30 to Ubud (about 90 minutes in traffic). Agree the fare or use the official airport taxi counter, and note most visitors receive a visa on arrival — check the current fee and validity before you travel.
Frequently asked questions
Are there direct flights from London to Bali?
No. There are currently no non-stop flights between London and Bali (Denpasar). Every itinerary connects at least once — the quickest and simplest go via Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia Airlines), Singapore (Singapore Airlines), Doha (Qatar Airways) or Dubai (Emirates).
How long is the flight from London to Bali?
With one stop, the total journey typically takes 18 to 24 hours depending on the hub and layover length. The quickest routings via Kuala Lumpur come in around 18 hours gate to gate; longer connections through the Gulf can run to 22–24 hours.
How much does it cost to fly from London to Bali?
The market median is £684, and the cheapest fare on sale is £608 on Xiamen Air via mainland China. China Southern runs £653–£720 and Singapore Airlines from £617; Emirates and Turkish are far higher at £897–£1,500. The July–August and December peaks push everything up.
What is the cheapest month to fly from London to Bali?
February, March and November are the quietest months to travel. In the dates we could price, the cheapest return was £608 on Xiamen Air. Avoid July, August and the Christmas holidays, which are the busiest and most expensive times to fly to Bali.
Which airlines fly from London to Bali?
All are one-stop. In our fare data the cheapest are the Chinese carriers — Xiamen Air from £608 and China Southern at £653–£720 — followed by Etihad via Abu Dhabi at about £684 and Singapore Airlines from £617. Emirates (£897–£1,500) and Turkish Airlines (£919–£1,206) were the dearest we found, so the common advice that the Gulf carriers are cheapest does not hold here. Malaysia Airlines, Qatar Airways and Cathay Pacific also serve the route.
Which airport do I fly into in Bali?
You arrive at Ngurah Rai International (DPS), Bali’s only commercial airport, often listed as Denpasar. It sits just south of the main resort areas of Kuta, Seminyak and Jimbaran, so transfers to the southern beaches are short.
How far in advance should I book London to Bali flights?
Aim to book 3 to 5 months ahead. Long-haul fares to Bali tend to rise as departure approaches, particularly for the July–August peak and the Christmas holidays, so early booking almost always wins on this route.
Do I need a visa for Bali?
Most visitors, including UK travellers, receive a visa on arrival for tourism, valid for a short stay and extendable once. It carries a fee payable at the airport, and separate electronic arrival formalities may apply — always check the current Indonesian requirements before you fly, as they change from time to time.
Fare guidance based on aifly.one deal tracking and current airline schedules; last reviewed July 2026. Indicative economy returns — always check the live fare before booking.
