There is no non-stop flight from Paris to Bali, so every itinerary connects once — most efficiently through a Gulf hub, Istanbul or a Southeast Asian gateway such as Singapore. This guide covers the realistic routings, what a fair return fare looks like in euros, and when to book to keep the cost of this long-haul journey down.
Route: Paris (CDG / ORY) → Bali, Denpasar Ngurah Rai (DPS)
Distance: approximately 11,900 km (7,400 miles)
Typical journey time: about 17–26 hours with one stop — the cheapest fares carry the longest layovers
Direct flights: No — there are no non-stop Paris–Bali flights. Every itinerary connects, most often via Abu Dhabi (Etihad), Doha (Qatar Airways), Dubai (Emirates), Istanbul (Turkish Airlines) or Singapore (Singapore Airlines). On price it is not close: Etihad ran €669–€748 and carried four fifths of the cheapest fares, while the next carrier up was €923.
Fares from Paris to Bali (EUR)
Bali is a year-round destination, but fares track its dry high season (roughly May to September, plus the Christmas and Easter peaks) and its quieter, wetter low season (October to March). The figures below are typical economy return fares in euros; the lowest almost always come from the one-stop Gulf and Turkish carriers when they run a sale.
| Month | Demand | What to expect |
|---|---|---|
| January | — | medium |
| February | — | low-medium |
| March | — | low |
| April | — | medium (Easter) |
| May | — | medium-high |
| June | — | high |
| July | — | very high (summer) |
| August | — | very high (summer) |
| September | — | medium-high |
| October | — | low-medium |
| November | — | low-medium |
| December | — | very high (holidays) |
Checked against every return fare on sale as we write, a typical fair price is roughly €700 — the median is €693, so that anchor holds precisely. The rest needs tightening: the floor is €669, four fifths of the cheap fares sit between €669 and €748 on Etihad through Abu Dhabi, and the four-figure prices usually quoted as everyday are really the step up to the next carrier. There is nothing in the €500s to wait for; a genuinely good return is under about €689.
Airlines on this route
Every option connects at least once. The Gulf and Turkish carriers usually offer the lowest fares and the most frequency:
- Etihad Airways via Abu Dhabi — not merely “often keenly priced” but the route’s price setter: €669–€748 return and four fifths of the cheapest fares we found, on journeys of about 19 to 26 hours.
- Emirates via Dubai — reliable widebody service with a wide onward schedule to Denpasar, €942 when we checked.
- Qatar Airways via Doha — frequent, strong economy and one of the shorter total journey times to Bali at about 18 hours, but €923–€1,247.
- Singapore Airlines via Singapore — premium full-service with a smooth Changi connection, €1,596–€1,870.
- Turkish Airlines via Istanbul — good connections from CDG, though it did not appear among the cheapest fares when we checked.
European carriers such as KLM (via Amsterdam, €1,227) and Air France (via Singapore, €1,075–€3,249) also sell one-stop tickets to Bali using partner connections onward from Asia; they can be convenient from Paris but are rarely the cheapest — our check bears that out. The sweet spot for price is narrower than it looks: on the dates we could price it was Abu Dhabi, and the other hubs were a few hundred euros behind.
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 final weeks, especially for summer and Christmas.
- Avoid July, August and the Christmas peak — the European summer holidays are the busiest and most expensive time to fly to Bali.
- Travel in the shoulder months (February, March, October, November) for the lowest fares, when Bali is quieter and still very manageable weather-wise.
- Compare all-in prices including bags: the Gulf and full-service carriers generally include 25–30 kg to Bali, but the cheapest “light” fares may not — check before you compare.
- Consider the layover length: a short Doha or Abu Dhabi connection keeps the trip near 16 hours, while a long overnight stop can stretch it well past 20.
Arriving in Bali
All flights land at I Gusti Ngurah Rai International (DPS), just south of Kuta and about 13 km from Seminyak. There is no train, so the usual options are the official airport taxi counter or a ride-hailing pickup: reckon on roughly €10–€18 to Kuta, Seminyak or Jimbaran, and more (around €35–€55) for Ubud, which is about 90 minutes north. Agree the fare or use the metered counter before you set off, and factor in heavy traffic through the south of the island.
Frequently asked questions
Are there direct flights from Paris to Bali?
No. There are currently no non-stop flights between Paris and Bali. Every itinerary connects at least once — and in our fare check one routing was clearly the best value: Etihad via Abu Dhabi at €669–€748, four fifths of the hundred cheapest fares. Doha (Qatar Airways), Dubai (Emirates), Istanbul (Turkish Airlines) and Singapore (Singapore Airlines) are the other hubs, all of them dearer on the dates we could price. Journeys run about 17 to 26 hours, and the cheapest carry the longest layovers.
How long is the flight from Paris to Bali?
With one stop, the total journey typically takes 17 to 26 hours depending on the hub and layover length — and the cheapest fares are the ones carrying the longest layovers. A tight Gulf connection through Doha or Abu Dhabi is at the short end; an overnight stop pushes the total well past 20 hours.
How much does it cost to fly from Paris to Bali?
A typical economy return runs about €689–€923, median €693, with Etihad at €669–€748 holding four fifths of the cheap fares. Good deals start at €669, usually in the low and shoulder months or during airline sales. The other hubs are a clear step up — Qatar €923–€1,247, Singapore Airlines €1,596–€1,870 — and July, August and the December holidays push everything higher.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Paris to Bali?
February, March, October and November are usually the cheapest. In the dates we could price, returns started at €669. Avoid July and August (European summer) and the Christmas and Easter peaks, which are the busiest and most expensive.
Which airlines fly from Paris to Bali?
All are one-stop. Cheapest first in our fare data: Etihad Airways via Abu Dhabi (€669–€748, four fifths of the cheapest fares and the floor), Emirates via Dubai (€942), Qatar Airways via Doha (€923–€1,247), Air France via Singapore (€1,075–€3,249), KLM via Amsterdam (€1,227) and Singapore Airlines via Singapore (€1,596–€1,870). Turkish Airlines via Istanbul also sells the route but did not appear among the cheapest when we checked. One Gulf carrier sets the price here, and it is Etihad.
Which airport do I fly into in Bali?
You arrive at I Gusti Ngurah Rai International (DPS), also known as Denpasar or Bali airport, on the south of the island near Kuta. It is Bali’s only commercial airport, so there is no risk of confusing terminals or gateways as on some routes.
How far in advance should I book Paris to Bali flights?
Aim to book 3 to 5 months ahead. Long-haul fares to Bali tend to climb as departure approaches, particularly for the July–August summer peak and the Christmas holidays, so early booking almost always wins on this route.
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 return. Being flexible by a day or two is one of the easiest ways to trim the fare on a long-haul ticket.
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.
