Milan to Bali is a long one — there is no non-stop, and every itinerary connects once through a Gulf or Asian hub. The good news is that plenty of airlines compete for it, so with a bit of flexibility you can fly Malpensa to Denpasar for a fair price. This guide covers who flies the route, what a return costs in euros, and when to book.
Route: Milan Malpensa (MXP) → Bali Denpasar (DPS)
Distance: approximately 12,400 km (7,700 miles) great-circle; one-stop routings are longer
Non-stop flight time: no non-stop — the distance is beyond current direct service
Direct flights: No. Every option is one-stop through the Gulf or an Asian hub; the fastest are around 17–18 hours total. The Gulf carriers are not interchangeable on price: Etihad via Abu Dhabi had the best typical fare, a median of €810, while Qatar via Doha sold just as many seats at a median of €1,339. The outright floor was China Eastern via Shanghai at €738.
Fares from Milan to Bali (EUR)
Bali’s dry season (April–October) is the busiest and priciest, peaking hard in July–August and again at Christmas; the wetter low season (November–March) brings the calmer fares. The figures below are typical economy return fares in euros — all one-stop, with the cheapest coming from the hardest-competing Gulf and Asian carriers.
| Month | Demand | What to expect |
|---|---|---|
| January | — | medium |
| February | — | medium |
| March | — | medium |
| April | — | medium-high |
| May | — | medium |
| June | — | high |
| July | — | very high |
| August | — | very high |
| September | — | high |
| October | — | medium-high |
| November | — | medium |
| December | — | very high |
Checked against every return fare on sale as we write, a typical booking does sit closer to €800–€1050 — the median is €1,104, so that band holds. The bottom is higher than usually quoted: the floor is €738, so a return under about €850 is a good price worth booking quickly and there is nothing in the five or six hundreds to wait for. Carrier choice matters more than dates here: Etihad’s median was €810 and Qatar’s €1,339 on the same route. Fares that include a checked bag sit a little higher.
Airlines on this route
There is no non-stop Milan–Bali flight, so every ticket is one-stop:
One-stop (usually the cheapest, about 17–22 hours total):
- Qatar Airways via Doha — frequent and well-rated, often the best value out of Malpensa.
- Emirates via Dubai — strong economy and generous baggage on a smooth double connection.
- Etihad via Abu Dhabi — competitive fares, one of the quicker one-stops at around 18 hours.
- Turkish Airlines via Istanbul — often the lowest headline price, with a wide range of departure days.
- Singapore Airlines via Singapore and Cathay Pacific via Hong Kong — premium Asian hubs with tidy connections onward to Denpasar.
Because so many carriers fight for this route, fares move a lot — it pays to compare a few hubs. The Gulf and Turkish options are usually cheapest; Singapore and Cathay tend to cost a little more for the smoother connection and stronger onward frequency.
When to book & how to save
- Book 3–5 months ahead for July–August and Christmas — peak-season Bali fares climb fast and rarely soften late.
- Travel in the shoulder months (March–May or September–October) for the best mix of price and weather — the wet season eases and fares are far below the summer peak.
- Compare at least two hubs: Doha, Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Istanbul often differ by €100+ on the same dates.
- Check the all-in price: the full-service carriers include 25–30 kg to Denpasar, but the cheapest “light” fares may not — add the bag before comparing.
- Mind the layover: a longer connection is often cheaper, but on a 17–22 hour trip a shorter stop is worth a few euros for the comfort.
Arriving in Bali
Flights land at Ngurah Rai International (DPS), just south of the island near Kuta, about 13 km from Seminyak and a short hop from the Bukit Peninsula. The simplest way out is the official airport taxi counter or a ride-hailing app (roughly €9–€15 to Kuta, Seminyak or Canggu; more to Ubud or the far south). Many hotels arrange a fixed-price pickup, which is often the easiest option after a long-haul arrival. Allow extra time in traffic, which is heavy across southern Bali.
Frequently asked questions
How long is the flight from Milan to Bali?
There is no non-stop, so plan on 17 to 22 hours in total including the connection. The quickest one-stop routings — typically via Abu Dhabi, Doha or Dubai — come in around 17–18 hours; longer layovers or Asian-hub connections can push it past 20.
Are there direct flights from Milan to Bali?
No. The distance is beyond current non-stop service, so every ticket connects once. When we checked, the best value came from Etihad via Abu Dhabi (median €810) and China Eastern via Shanghai, which held the floor at €738. Emirates via Dubai was €904 and up, and Qatar Airways via Doha, despite selling as many cheap seats as Etihad, had a typical fare of €1,339.
How much does it cost to fly from Milan to Bali?
A typical economy return runs about €853–€1,338, median €1,104, with the whole sample spanning €738–€1,427. The best one-stop deals start at €738 in the quieter months, while July–August and the Christmas peak push fares toward the top of that range.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Milan to Bali?
The wet-season and shoulder months — roughly February–March and May — are usually the cheapest. In the dates we could price, returns started at €738. Avoid July, August and December, which are the busiest and most expensive.
Which airlines fly from Milan to Bali?
All one-stop. Cheapest first in our fare data: China Eastern via Shanghai (from €738, the outright floor), Etihad via Abu Dhabi (€793–€1,264, median €810 — the best typical price on the route), Qatar Airways via Doha (€884–€1,418, median €1,339), Emirates via Dubai (€904–€936), EVA Air via Taipei (€1,099–€1,427) and Singapore Airlines via Singapore (€1,227–€1,302). Turkish Airlines and Cathay Pacific also sell the route but did not appear among the cheapest when we checked. Not all Gulf carriers are alike here: Etihad was consistently the best value and Qatar, with just as many fares, around €500 dearer at the typical price.
Which airport do I fly into in Bali?
All flights land at Ngurah Rai International (DPS), also called Denpasar or Bali airport, in the island’s south near Kuta. It is the only airport on Bali — about 13 km from Seminyak, with taxis and ride-hailing the usual way into the resort areas.
How far in advance should I book Milan to Bali flights?
Book 3 to 5 months ahead for peak dates (July–August, Christmas), and 2–3 months for the shoulder season. Long-haul one-stop fares to Bali tend to rise as departure nears, so early booking almost always wins.
Is it cheaper to fly on weekdays?
Often, yes — midweek departures (Tuesday to Thursday) are usually a little cheaper than Friday–Sunday, and flying out and back on weekdays can save €40–€100 on a long-haul return. Being flexible by a day or two is one of the easiest ways to trim the fare.
Fare guidance based on aifly.one deal tracking and current airline schedules; last reviewed July 2026. Indicative economy returns — check the live fare before booking.
