Taxi & Transfers from Nusa Dua to Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS)

How to Get from Nusa Dua to Ngurah Rai International Airport

Only twenty kilometres separate the beachfront resorts of Nusa Dua from Bali’s busy airport, yet choosing the wrong taxi route, sticking to a crowded bus transfer route or missing a pre-booked taxi-transfer route can turn a 30-minute hop into an hour-long scramble.

Below you’ll find every practical option—public bus, official airport taxi, ride-hailing service and a fixed-price private transfer—double-checked in May 2025 to keep your plans on time, not in traffic.

Note: the Trans Sarbagita bus runs just three times daily; red-eye flights must rely on paid wheels.

By Public Bus

The cheapest ride starts at the BTDC bus stop near Bali Collection. The Trans Sarbagita Corridor 2 bus departs at 09:15, 13:15 and 17:15, shuttling south along Mandara Toll for about Rp 14 000 per seat.,

Expect 60 minutes in an air-conditioned carriage with luggage racks under the seats. The final stop sits just steps from the main terminal building, so you avoid both taxi queues and sudden surge rates.

Drawbacks? Three departures only, no evening or early morning runs—miss one and you’re waiting at the curb.

By Official Airport Taxi

Blue-white Bali Cooperative cabs wait inside the arrivals hall. The fixed fare to Nusa Dua’s BTDC area is Rp 150 000, paid in cash at the kiosk before you board.

Travel time hovers between 30 and 45 minutes depending on traffic. This option runs 24/7, so it’s the go-to for late flights—no schedule stress, just a clear price and a direct drop-off.

By Ride-Hailing

Grab and Gojek apps cover DPS and Nusa Dua. Expect GoCar rates of Rp 170 000–210 000, and XL/MPV options from Rp 300 000 if you’re sharing with friends or carrying extra gear.

Prices lock before the ride starts, so surge surprises can’t chase you mid-trip. Pickup happens at the covered parking opposite arrivals, then it’s a straightforward cruise along Sunset Road.

By Private Transfer

Booking with Kiwitaxi locks a single fee—about US $25 (≈ Rp 400 000) for an economy sedan, Mandara toll included. Your driver meets you with a name board, waits 60 minutes free, and loads every bag for you.

This fuss-free option matches taxi timing yet skips the kiosk, lets you choose Comfort, Business or a roomy Minivan in advance, and shows the price long before your card blinks green.

Pick a Vehicle Class for Your Trip

• Compact Sedan – two travellers and your cabin bags
• Comfort Saloon – four seats plus three large suitcases
• Family Van – six passengers plus room for prams or surfboards
• Executive Cruiser – extra legroom, leather hush and USB ports

Transfer with Children

Indonesian regulations encourage child restraints. Tick baby, toddler or booster during booking and your driver installs the correct seat—no last-minute searches at the bus stop.

Drivers will pause for restroom breaks on request, turning potential toddler meltdowns into a five-minute stretch under a shaded warung roof.

Transfer with Pets

Small cats or dogs travel safely in a hard-shell carrier; larger crates require the Family Van. Note the crate dimensions in the comments so a seat folds down in advance.

Airport officers rarely check vaccine papers on exit, yet waving documents quickly beats rummaging under beach towels if they ever do.

What to See at Ngurah Rai Airport

Arrive early and discover the Terminal 2 garden lounge just past security—a patch of green with shaded benches and free Wi-Fi strong enough for last-minute uploads.

If you have an hour to spare, ride the free shuttle to the new arts corridor in Concourse B: batik murals dance under soft lighting, and a small café pours fresh-pressed coconut juice beside soaring glass walls.