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Ngurah Rai International Airport (Bali) to Denpasar — Transport Guide 2026

Bali Ngurah Rai (DPS) serves the whole island. Kuta/Seminyak 15 min, Ubud 60-90 min, Uluwatu 25 min, Nusa Dua 15 min, Canggu 45 min. Grab + Gojek dominant. Blue Bird taxi metered + trustworthy.

DPS3 km to cityIDRAsia
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Last updated: 2026-08

By AirConnect Editorial
Cheapest
Grab (~$4 to Kuta, ~$16 to Ubud)
Fastest
Grab / Blue Bird (~15 min to Kuta)

Every transport option compared

Grab / Gojek

ride share · Best for: Best value + fixed price
Cost
IDR 60,000-250,000 ($4-16) depending on destination
Time
15-90 min
Frequency
On-demand
Grab + Gojek both operate. Ubud IDR 200-250K, Uluwatu IDR 150K, Canggu IDR 200K. Airport designates pickup zone.

Blue Bird (metered)

taxi · Best for: Metered + trustworthy
Cost
IDR 80,000-350,000 ($5-22)
Time
15-90 min
Frequency
On-demand
Blue Bird is the ONLY trustworthy metered taxi brand — verify blue-and-white livery.

Hotel / villa arranged

private transfer · Best for: Villa guests + Ubud + Uluwatu
Cost
IDR 200,000-800,000 ($13-52)
Time
15-90 min
Frequency
Pre-book
Ubud, Uluwatu, Nusa Dua resorts typically include transfer. Villa rentals almost always offer.

Scam warning

BALI TAXI SCAMS: Only trust Blue Bird brand metered taxis. Fake "Bird" or "Blueburd" liveries run inflated rates. Airport unofficial taxi touts quote 3-5× real rate — go straight to Grab pickup zone.

Pre-book a fixed-price transfer

No queues, no scam risk. Driver meets you inside arrivals with your name. Price locked before you fly.

Getting out of Denpasar (DPS)

Skip the taxi rank and lock in your fare before you land.

Pre-book a fixed-price transfer

Our pick

Driver waits at arrivals with your name, tracks your flight, and the price you see is the price you pay. English-speaking, fixed price. No surge, no haggling at 2am.

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Frequently asked

How far is Ngurah Rai International Airport (Bali) from Denpasar?
Ngurah Rai International Airport (Bali) (DPS) is 3 km from Denpasar city centre.
What is the cheapest way from DPS to Denpasar?
Grab (~$4 to Kuta, ~$16 to Ubud)
What is the fastest way from DPS to Denpasar?
Grab / Blue Bird (~15 min to Kuta)