There is no non-stop flight from Rome to Bali, so every itinerary connects at least once — most efficiently through a Gulf hub such as Dubai, Doha or Abu Dhabi, or via Istanbul or Singapore. Which hub you pick is worth a great deal here: checking every return fare on sale, the cheapest routings run €698–€1,055 while the median across the whole route is €996. This guide covers the realistic routings, what a return actually costs in euros, and how to keep the long journey comfortable and affordable.
Route: Rome (FCO) → Bali, Denpasar Ngurah Rai (DPS)
Distance: approximately 11,900 km (7,400 miles)
Typical journey time: about 16–19 hours with one stop
Direct flights: No — there are no non-stop Rome–Bali flights, and every fare we found connects. The routings go via Dubai (Emirates), Doha (Qatar Airways), Abu Dhabi (Etihad), Istanbul (Turkish Airlines), Singapore (Singapore Airlines) or a Chinese hub. In our fare data the Chinese carriers hold the cheap end from €698, with Etihad the most common at €746–€1,578.
Fares from Rome to Bali (EUR)
Bali is a year-round destination with a dry season (April–October) that draws the most visitors and the highest fares, plus a Christmas/New Year peak. The wetter green season (November–March) is quieter and cheaper. The figures below are typical economy return fares in euros; the lowest usually come from the Gulf and Turkish carriers when a sale is running.
| Month | Demand | What to expect |
|---|---|---|
| January | — | medium-high |
| February | — | medium |
| March | — | medium |
| April | — | medium-high |
| May | — | high |
| June | — | high |
| July | — | very high (summer) |
| August | — | very high |
| September | — | high |
| October | — | medium-high |
| November | — | medium |
| December | — | very high (holidays) |
Checked against every return fare on sale as we write, a typical fair price is roughly €700–€850 — that band is right, and it is the bottom of the market rather than a sale. The floor is €698 and the overall median €996, so a return under about €760 is a genuinely good one and there is nothing in the five or six hundreds to wait for. The carrier matters more than the date: China Eastern at €698–€1,055 (median €761) against Singapore Airlines at a median of €1,381 for the same city pair. These are all one-stop fares — there is no non-stop to compare against.
Airlines on this route
Every option connects at least once. The Gulf and Turkish carriers are usually the best value and offer the smoothest single connection:
- Emirates via Dubai — frequent, strong economy, and one of the most reliable one-stop routings to Denpasar.
- Qatar Airways via Doha — highly rated, often the best-value premium economy and a good economy product.
- Etihad Airways via Abu Dhabi — competitive fares with a single stop.
- Turkish Airlines via Istanbul — among the most frequent connecting options and typically the lowest headline fares.
- Singapore Airlines via Singapore — a premium routing with an easy onward hop to Bali; often the most comfortable.
Other one-stop options include Oman Air via Muscat. Because these carriers compete hard, fares to Bali move a lot with sales — it pays to compare a few and watch for a promotion.
When to book & how to save
- Book 2–4 months ahead. Long-haul one-stop fares to Bali rarely improve at the last minute, especially over the dry season and Christmas.
- Travel in the green season (November–March) for the lowest fares — the rain usually comes in short afternoon bursts, not all day, and crowds thin out.
- Compare Gulf and Turkish carriers side by side — a single stop through Dubai, Doha, Abu Dhabi or Istanbul is both cheaper and simpler than a two-stop routing.
- Mind the layover length: a 2–4 hour connection keeps the total under about 17 hours; some sale fares add a much longer wait, so check before you book.
- Check checked-bag rules: full-service carriers to Bali generally include 25–30 kg, but the cheapest “light” fares may not — compare the all-in price.
Arriving in Bali
All international flights land at Ngurah Rai International (DPS), also called Denpasar, on the isthmus just south of the island’s main resort strip. There’s no train, so the usual options are a metered airport taxi or a ride-hailing car: reckon on roughly €8–€12 to Kuta (about 15 minutes) and €12–€18 to Seminyak, with Ubud further and dearer. Many hotels offer a fixed-price transfer. Indonesia uses the rupiah (IDR), and most visitors need a visa on arrival — check the current fee and payment method before you land.
Frequently asked questions
Are there direct flights from Rome to Bali?
No. There are currently no non-stop flights between Rome and Bali. Every itinerary connects at least once — the quickest and simplest go via a Gulf hub such as Dubai (Emirates), Doha (Qatar Airways) or Abu Dhabi (Etihad), or via Istanbul (Turkish Airlines) or Singapore (Singapore Airlines).
How long is the flight from Rome to Bali?
With one stop, the total journey typically takes 16 to 19 hours depending on the connection and layover length. A tight Gulf or Singapore connection is usually around 16–17 hours gate to gate; longer layovers push the total higher.
How much does it cost to fly from Rome to Bali?
A typical economy return runs about €700–€1,000, with the whole sample spanning €698–€1,695. The cheapest fares are Chinese-hub connections from €698; Etihad, the most common carrier, runs €746–€1,578. The green season (November–March) is the quietest; the July–August summer and the December holidays push everything higher.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Rome to Bali?
February, March and November are usually the cheapest. In the dates we could price, returns started at €698. Avoid June to August and the Christmas holidays, which are the busiest and most expensive periods on this route.
Which airlines fly from Rome to Bali?
All routings connect once. Cheapest first in our fare data: China Eastern (€698–€1,055, median €761) and Sichuan Airlines (from €754) via Chinese hubs, then Etihad Airways via Abu Dhabi (€746–€1,578, the most common carrier here), Turkish Airlines via Istanbul (€847–€1,046), Qatar Airways via Doha (€847–€1,567) and Singapore Airlines (from €698, but with a median of €1,381). Emirates via Dubai and Oman Air via Muscat also sell the route but did not appear among the cheapest fares when we checked. Check transit-visa rules for your passport before booking a Chinese connection.
Which airport do I fly into in Bali?
You arrive at Ngurah Rai International (DPS), also known as Denpasar, Bali’s single international gateway, just south of the Kuta–Seminyak resort strip. It’s a short taxi or ride-hailing trip to most southern Bali beach areas.
Do I need a visa for Bali?
Most visitors need a visa on arrival to enter Indonesia, payable at the airport (or arranged online in advance). Rules and fees change, so check the latest requirement, cost and accepted payment method for your nationality before you travel.
How far in advance should I book?
Aim for 2 to 4 months ahead. Fares tend to climb closer to departure, particularly for the dry-season and Christmas peaks, so booking early almost always saves money — and gives you the pick of the shorter, better-timed connections.
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.
