The largest city and the capital of the beautiful island of Bali, Denpasar is a stunning blend of ancient and modern. From spectacular monuments and tranquil parks to glittering skyscrapers, it’s a friendly city that welcomes both business and leisure travellers.

Fly to Bali to discover a setting that attracts travellers of all types – from tranquillity-seekers to diehard surfers. Bali is just one of the almost 17,000 islands that make up Indonesia, but within its shores, it has endless contrasts for you to explore. Sandy beaches and rugged coastlines stand alongside volcanic hillsides, lush rainforests and traditional rice paddies.

Book your flight to Bali with Qatar Airways to experience all this and more, including some of the finest surfing and scuba-diving sites that the world has to offer.

One of Scandinavia’s busiest airports and the main entry point for northern Europe, Helsinki Airport welcomes around 17 million passengers every year. With around 350 departures every day, this is a slick, well-organised airport that has a reputation for delivering an outstanding passenger experience from start to finish.

Passengers flying from Helsinki with Qatar Airways will be welcomed by professional staff who go the extra mile to make sure the beginning of your journey is hassle free and relaxing, while a beautifully designed airport with a host of excellent amenities makes this a great starting point for any journey.

Transportation and parking

Helsinki Airport is just over 16 kilometres from the city centre, making it easy to reach by car, bus or train. Buses take approximately 40 minutes from the centre of the city to the airport, and bus 620 provides a night service to the airport for late or early flights. Taxis are plentiful, including a dedicated Airport Taxi service. 

The journey time is approximately 30 minutes, depending on traffic conditions. The Ring Rail Line railway link to the airport allows passengers to connect to other trains from all over Finland. 

There are three car park options, Lomaparkki, which is long-stay parking, Pikaparkki (short-stay), or special parking for business travellers known as Bisnesparkki.

Arriving at the airport

Passengers flying from Helsinki with Qatar Airways depart from Terminal 2, which is the main intercontinental and international terminal. 

There are 44 gates and an extensive check-in area that is well organised. However, the terminal is very big (and has recently been expanded), so it is wise to give yourself plenty of time before your flight is due to board to check-in and clear customs and security checks. 

Bear in mind that, as with all international airports, security is very tight.

Facilities and amenities

The facilities at Helsinki Airport are exceptional, and include a spa and wellness centre, several play areas for children and extensive business facilities including meeting and conference rooms. There is free wireless internet throughout the airport, as well as sleeping pods, chargers and transfer service desks. 

Banking facilities include currency exchange and ATMs, and there are numerous restaurants, fast food outlets and cafés serving everything from quick snacks to three-course meals.

The largest city and the capital of the beautiful island of Bali, Denpasar is a stunning blend of ancient and modern. From spectacular monuments and tranquil parks to glittering skyscrapers, it’s a friendly city that welcomes both business and leisure travellers.

Full of temples and palaces, there is plenty to see and do in this busy city. Book a flight to Denpasar with Qatar Airways and you’ll find a city that many tourists overlook as a destination in its own right.

If you pause for a while and explore Denpasar you’ll discover an authentic glimpse of life in Bali away from the usual tourist resorts and hotels, and an incredibly warm and friendly welcome from its people.

Tourist attractions

At the very centre of the city (quite literally) is the Alun-Alun Puputan square, with its huge, four-faced statue, which is supposed to defend the four cardinal points of the compass. It’s also an incredibly useful landmark if you get lost at any time.

To find out more about the history and culture of the island and its people a visit to the Bali Museum is highly recommended. It is spread across four pavilions, with the main pavilion housing a collection of ancient stone, bronze and wooden artefacts.

The southern pavilion has exhibitions of the country’s textiles, while the northern pavilion focuses on the history of Balinese performance art. The central pavilion is devoted to Balinese spirituality.

The Lapangan Puputan Margarana park is a large open space in the heart of the city. You can’t miss the huge Bajra Sandhi monument, which dominates the park.

Bali’s capital is also full of temples that are exquisitely decorated, including the Palace of Satria and the Royal Temples, and the beautiful Pura Maospahit, which is believed to date back to the 14th century.

Travel considerations

Flights to Denpasar with Qatar Airways land at Ngurah Rai International Airport. Visa restrictions for entry into the country will depend on your country of origin, length of stay and whether your trip is for business or pleasure. Before you fly to Denpasar please check the visa and passport requirements.