Indonesia Travel News

TransNusa launches daily Bali-Melbourne flights from 19 October 2026, giving Australian travellers a new budget carrier option to Bali.

TransNusa now flies Bali to Phuket daily from 3 October 2026. Flight 8B541 departs Denpasar at 11:30 and reaches Phuket at 14:35 on an Airbus A320.

Bali's Dharma Dewata task force has deported 165 foreigners and detained 62 since January 2026, targeting influencers and remote workers on tourist visas.

Bali recorded 59.4% hotel occupancy and a 2.86-night average stay through 2026, the strongest combination among all 15 Indonesian provinces.

Indonesia's National Batik Day on 2 October celebrates UNESCO-inscribed batik with workshops and tourism village programmes open to international visitors.

Qantas adds Perth-Jakarta from December 14 and Jetstar launches Western Sydney-Bali from March 2027, expanding Australian access to Indonesia.

The Pertamina Grand Prix of Indonesia returns to Mandalika Circuit on Lombok, 9–11 October 2026 - one of the Asia-Pacific swing's most scenic circuits.

Bali signed a deal with KAI for a battery-powered tram from Ngurah Rai Airport to Canggu, targeting the island's worst traffic route.

Wonderful Indonesia Gastronomy 2026 runs 26 September–4 October in Solo and Yogyakarta, showcasing Javanese cuisine, cooking workshops, and street food.

Mount Lewotobi Laki-Laki in East Flores erupted in September 2026, generating ash clouds that disrupted domestic flights between Bali and Jakarta.

Nusantara, Indonesia's new capital in East Kalimantan, is open to eco-tourists for smart city tours, rainforest walks, and wildlife encounters.

Anak Krakatau erupted on 6 September 2026, shutting Jakarta's Soekarno-Hatta Airport. 301 flights were cancelled, including 58 international services.

Indonesia now requires all foreign tourists to register via the All Indonesia app before arrival, replacing multiple separate forms.

Bandung's Husein Sastranegara Airport reopens to jets on 17 September 2026 with 8 domestic routes and new direct flights to Singapore and Kuala Lumpur.

Mount Bromo reopened on 20 August 2026 with a cap of 2,752 visitors per day. A new fire hotspot has since emerged on the nearby Arjuna-Welirang slopes.

Ngurah Rai International launched a new Terminal Transfer Bridge to reduce walking time and speed connections between international and domestic terminals.

Bali immigration is piloting financial screening for arrivals, requiring bank statements showing sufficient funds before entry to Indonesia.

A magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck near Ende on Flores on 15 August 2026, killing at least 51. Landslides are blocking key roads in East Nusa Tenggara.

Nusa Penida began charging a Rp25,000 levy per tourist per attraction from 12 August 2026, prompting some cancellations and ferry schedule changes.

Indonesia celebrates its 81st Independence Day on 17 August 2026. Expect closed businesses, street ceremonies, and heavier crowds at major tourist sites.

Agoda data: Malaysia and Singapore top Indonesia's 2026 inbound rankings; China is the fastest-recovering source market as post-pandemic travel surges.

Indonesia extended visa-free access to Turkey, Brazil, Peru, Kazakhstan, Macau and Belarus from 9 July 2026 under Immigration Regulation No. 10/2026.

Indonesia's All Indonesia Arrival Card became compulsory on 16 July 2026. Required fields, online submission steps, and enforcement at arrival airports.

Kimpton Suntaya Bali Ubud opened in 2026 on the Wos River, bringing IHG's boutique brand to Ubud's culture and wellness corridor.

The 48th Pesta Kesenian Bali runs through late July at Taman Werdhi Budaya, Denpasar - Balinese dance, gamelan, wayang, and traditional arts.

Australia warns that paid content creation, monetised social media, and commercial work in Bali violate tourist visa terms and risk deportation.

Indonesia's Anak Krakatau was raised to Level III (Siaga) on 2 July 2026. We explain what the alert means and who is affected.

FOTO Bali Festival runs 3 June to 12 July 2026 at Nuanu Creative City - 36 international photographers from 24 countries, theme: Afterimage.

Canberra Airport launched its first overseas route in June 2026, with direct seasonal flights to Bali running three times weekly from the capital.

Indonesian authorities warn visitors to Bali of heatstroke risk as temperatures peak in June 2026, with practical hydration and shade advice.

Dukono, Ibu and Lewotobi Laki-laki all erupted on 12 June 2026, with ash columns up to 500 metres. Safe zones apply; Bali is unaffected.

SAS and Garuda Indonesia's codeshare from June 2026 links Scandinavia to Bali and Jakarta via Amsterdam and Tokyo, with loyalty points on both airlines.

Jakarta's Soekarno-Hatta recorded 18 cancellations and 65 delays on 8 June 2026, with Batik Air responsible for 15 cancellations. Check before travelling.

A 7.8 earthquake off Mindanao on 8 June 2026 triggered tsunami warnings for North Sulawesi and North Maluku. Warnings lifted; minor damage reported.

Bali is investing in waste-to-energy plants, clean transport and water systems to protect the island's natural and cultural heritage for tourism.

Scoot expands Indonesia from June 2026: Lombok grows to 10 weekly flights, Labuan Bajo to 3x weekly, with extra seats on Bali and Jakarta routes.

Indonesia's June 16, 2026 national holiday - which banks, offices and attractions close, what stays open, and how it affects Bali and Java travel plans.

Indonesia's VAT exemption on domestic flights cuts ticket prices by 10 to 12%, making inter-island travel more affordable through late June 2026.