Sanur Bali, Indonesia Travel Guide
Domestic airlines like Garuda Indonesia, Citilink, Lion Air connect DPS to major Indonesian cities. Many international airlines connect DPS to global hubs.
Flight prices change a lot based on demand. Peak dry season (July-August) and holidays (Dec-Jan) have the highest prices. Shoulder seasons (April-June and Sept-Nov) give better value.
Official airport taxi counters have fixed prices. Expect IDR 150,000 - 250,000 to Sanur. Clear, upfront cost.
Gojek and Grab are often cheaper than taxis. You might need to walk a bit outside the airport for pick-up due to restrictions.
Many hotels in Sanur offer airport transfers for a fee. This is a good option; a driver meets you at arrivals.
International departure tax is usually in the airfare for tickets bought after Feb 2015. Always check with your airline.
For international flights, arrive 2-3 hours before departure. For domestic flights, 1.5-2 hours is good. This gives time for check-in and security.
DPS departure terminals have many shops, duty-free stores, restaurants, cafes, and lounges for comfortable waiting.
Sanur has no metro system. Local public buses (angkot) are not generally a good option for tourists. They have informal routes and can be hard to use. Perama Tour & Travel has tourist shuttle buses linking Sanur to other towns.
Taxis and ride-sharing apps are common and easy ways to get around Sanur. Bluebird taxis are blue with a bird logo and are reliable, using meters. Other taxis need fare agreement first.
Scooters are the most common personal transport. Widely available from hotels or rental shops. An IDP for motorcycles (Class A) is needed. Helmets are always needed. Accidents with scooters happen often.
Sanur has some of Bali's most walker and cyclist-friendly areas. The Sanur Beach Promenade is a main feature. This 7 km (4.3 miles) paved path goes along the beach. It is wide, flat, and well-kept.
Many tour operators in Sanur have full or half-day tours across Bali. These are private or small-group tours, often in comfortable vans. They are a good way to see many sites without finding transport yourself.
Bali has no cable cars, funiculars, or other very unique local transport systems like tuk-tuks. Accessibility services for travelers with mobility needs are limited in Bali.
Small-group tours offer a way to see many sites without transport worries.
Glass-bottom boat tours let you see marine life in the calm lagoon.
The Sanur promenade is flat and smooth, good for walking or cycling.
For longer trips outside Sanur, a private car with a driver is safer and less stressful than self-driving. It removes the stress of traffic and navigation.
For getting around Sanur itself, a bicycle gives a cheap, fun, and nature-friendly transport option. Especially good for the beach promenade.
Fast boats from Sanur Beach are the main way to reach Nusa Lembongan, Nusa Ceningan, and Nusa Penida. Daily services are available.
Fast boats from Lombok and the Gili Islands typically arrive at Padang Bai, about 1.5 hours drive from Sanur. Arrange land transport from there.
Many fast boat companies offer combined boat and land transfer tickets for convenience.
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