I Gusti Ngurah Rai Airport Bali Closed for 24 Hours During Nyepi 2026

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JAKARTA - I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport will temporarily stop flight operations and air services for 24 hours in order to carry out Nyepi Day in the Saka 1948 Year.

This closure is a form of the airport's commitment to respecting and supporting the implementation of the holy day of Hindus on the island of Bali.

General Manager of PT Angkasa Pura Indonesia (InJourney Airports) I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport Nugroho Jati explained that the suspension of operations was carried out based on a Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) issued by AirNav Indonesia.

"In accordance with the Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) number A0096 issued by Perum LPPNPI/AirNav Indonesia, all regular commercial flight activities at the airport will be stopped starting Thursday, March 19, 2026 at 06.00 WITA until Friday, March 20, 2026 at 06.00 WITA. During this period, there will be no regular flights departing or landing at I Gusti Ngurah Rai Airport," Nugroho said in an official statement, Thursday, March 12.

Nugroho added that the suspension of operations had been coordinated with all aviation stakeholders, including airlines, AirNav Indonesia, and the Regional Airport Authority Office IV, to ensure the smooth operation before and after the Nyepi period.

The airline has also informed passengers of the adjustment to the flight schedule.

"The temporary suspension of airport operations during Nyepi has been routinely carried out every year, so that Hindus on the island of Bali can carry out the series of Catur Brata Penyepian with diligence. We have coordinated with all stakeholders to ensure that services to service users continue to run optimally before and after the period of suspension of operations," he continued.

During this period, regular flight operations were indeed stopped. However, a number of airport personnel remain on standby to support the needs of emergency flights, such as medical evacuation flights and special flights that have obtained approval from the relevant authorities.

Based on airport data, there are 440 regular commercial flight schedules that are not operating during the closure period.

The number consists of 231 domestic route flights and 209 international route flights.

In addition, as many as 19 aircraft are planned to carry out a remain over night (RON) at I Gusti Ngurah Rai Airport.

The last departure flight before the suspension of operations is scheduled for Wednesday, March 18 at 23.10 WITA for domestic routes and Thursday, March 19 at 01.30 WITA for international routes.

Meanwhile, the last arrival flight was recorded on Wednesday, March 18 at 23.05 WITA for domestic routes and Thursday, March 19 at 00.30 WITA for international routes.

After operations reopened, the first departure flight was scheduled for Friday, March 20 at 07.00 WITA for domestic routes and 08.15 WITA for international routes.

Meanwhile, the first arrival flight is scheduled at 08.20 WITA for domestic routes and 07.05 WITA for international routes.

Nugroho appealed to prospective passengers who have travel plans around that date to coordinate with the airline regarding flight schedules, and to come to the airport at the time of departure that has been informed.

"We hope that the implementation of the Nyepi worship series this year can run smoothly and diligently, and bring peace, wisdom, and a new spirit for all of us in building a more harmonious life," said Nugroho.