Mangalore to Bali flight guide — 1-stop via SIN or KUL, airlines, fares, baggage, terminals and Indonesia visa for Indians.
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Quick answer: Mangalore to Bali flights take about ≈ 7–9h (1-stop via SIN or KUL), operated by IndiGo, Scoot, AirAsia, Singapore Airlines, No non-stop — 1-stop via Singapore (SIN) or Kuala Lumpur (KUL), typically 1–2 daily connections. Indian passport holders should check the visa requirement summarised below. Use the live search above to compare today's cheapest IXE–DPS fare across every airline, OTA and travel agent in one place.
Last reviewed June 2026 by the FlightGPT flights desk · route facts cross-checked against DGCA and the Airports Authority of India (AAI) · fares are live — verify the final price in search before booking.
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No airline currently operates a nonstop or one-stop direct service exclusively between Mangalore (IXE) and Bali's Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS). The most practical routing is via Bengaluru (BLR) or Mumbai (BOM) to Bali, using airlines such as IndiGo or Air India for the domestic sector and then connecting to an international carrier — typically Air Asia India (now merged into Air India Express), Scoot, Batik Air, or IndiGo international — for the onward BLR/BOM to DPS leg. Via Bengaluru, the total journey is approximately 8–11 hours with a tight connection possible. A Gulf hub routing (Dubai or Abu Dhabi via Mangalore–DXB on Air India Express or similar, then DXB–DPS on Emirates or another carrier) typically takes 12–16 hours but offers better onward fare options.
Mangalore's Bajpe Airport (IXE) is served by IndiGo, Air India, Air India Express, and Akasa Air on domestic sectors, plus a few Gulf carriers (Air India Express, Air Arabia, Gulf Air) on international routes. For the Bali leg, IndiGo International operates Bengaluru–Bali nonstop, which is a key building block: take IndiGo from Mangalore to Bengaluru (≈ 45 min) and connect to the IndiGo BLR–DPS nonstop (≈ 5 h 30 min). Air India also connects Mumbai to Bali. Scoot (Singapore-based low-cost) offers good fares via Singapore Changi, which can be reached via Bengaluru or Chennai. The best routing depends on your travel dates, budget, and how much layover time you can tolerate.
Indian passport holders are eligible for a Visa on Arrival (VoA) at Bali's Ngurah Rai International Airport. As of 2026, the Indonesian Visa on Arrival costs IDR 500,000 (approximately ₹2,600–2,800 at current exchange rates) and is valid for 30 days, with a single extension of 30 days available at a local immigration office. You must have a passport valid for at least 6 months, a return or onward ticket, and sufficient funds. Alternatively, Indian travellers can apply for the Indonesian e-Visa in advance through the Indonesian government's Molina portal, which avoids queuing at the airport. Full visa details are at /visas. The VoA queue at Ngurah Rai can be long during peak travel seasons — arriving with an e-Visa speeds up the process considerably.
Mangalore International Airport (IXE), officially named Bajpe Airport, is a manageable single-terminal facility about 15 km northeast of Mangalore city and approximately 16 km from Udupi. It handles domestic routes to Mumbai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Chennai, Delhi, and Goa, as well as international routes to the Gulf. Parking, pre-paid taxis, and local bus connections are available. The airport is not on a metro or train line; road is the only access. Check-in typically opens 2–3 hours before departure for domestic flights and 3 hours for international. Since Mangalore–Bali will require at least one connection, departing on an early morning domestic flight is advisable to ensure adequate connection time at the intermediate hub.
The straight-line distance from Mangalore to Bali is approximately 4,500 km. Via Bengaluru, the total airborne time is roughly 6.5–7 hours (IXE–BLR ≈ 45 min, BLR–DPS ≈ 5 h 30–45 min). Via Mumbai, it is slightly longer at 7–8 hours of flying. Via a Gulf hub like Dubai, the total airborne time extends to 9–11 hours (IXE–DXB ≈ 3 h, DXB–DPS ≈ 7 h). The Gulf routing is slower but sometimes cheaper and often offers better baggage allowances through the Gulf carriers (Emirates, Air Arabia, Oman Air). Layover time adds to all these figures; build in at least 2 hours at Bengaluru for an international connection and 3 hours at Mumbai.
Bali's peak tourist season runs from mid-June to September (the dry season) and again around Christmas and New Year. Fares from India to Bali spike significantly in July–August and December. The ideal window for value and weather is April–May or October–November — these shoulder months offer lower fares, manageable crowds, and good weather across most of the island. Monsoon in Bali runs roughly November through March on the west coast; the east coast (Amed, Candidasa) stays drier. From Mangalore via Bengaluru, expect economy fares (combining domestic + international legs) of approximately ₹20,000–55,000 round trip depending on season and booking lead time. Booking 6–10 weeks ahead for peak summer travel is essential.
Because Mangalore–Bali requires at least two separate flights, baggage handling needs careful planning. If you book all legs on a single itinerary — for example, IndiGo's own IXE–BLR–DPS routing — your checked baggage should be tagged through to Bali. IndiGo International fares to Bali typically include 20–25 kg of checked baggage. If combining airlines (e.g., Air India Express IXE to a Gulf hub, then a Gulf carrier to Bali), you will need separate baggage check-ins at the hub and should verify baggage allowance on each ticket independently. Currency: Indonesia uses the Indonesian Rupiah (IDR); exchange at the airport or withdraw from ATMs in Bali. Avoid carrying large amounts of USD unless you plan to exchange at Bali's efficient money changers in Seminyak and Kuta.
Mangalore and the wider Karnataka coast have strong cultural ties to the sea and Hinduism — traditions that resonate deeply in Bali, which is home to a unique form of Balinese Hinduism and spectacular temple architecture. Mangalorean travellers often feel a surprising cultural kinship with Bali's Pura Besakih (Mother Temple), Galungan festival, and the devotional art forms. Beyond spirituality, Bali offers world-class surfing (Kuta, Uluwatu), rice-terrace trekking (Tegallalang), luxury spa resorts (Ubud, Seminyak), and a vibrant food scene. The island is also significantly more affordable than European beach destinations for equivalent quality, making it very popular with South Indian middle-class families and honeymooners. Explore destinations at /destinations.
Use FlightGPT's metasearch to compare itineraries across IndiGo (IXE–BLR–DPS), Air India (IXE–BOM–DPS), and Gulf carrier routings (IXE–DXB–DPS or IXE–AUH–DPS). The flexible-date calendar helps identify which week has the lowest combined fare. Setting a price alert 2–3 months before your intended travel window is particularly valuable for an international multi-leg route where prices can move significantly. Browse more international routes from Indian cities at /routes.
No, there is no nonstop or single-stop direct service between Mangalore (IXE) and Bali (DPS). The most efficient routing is via Bengaluru (BLR) using IndiGo's Bengaluru–Bali nonstop, giving a total journey of approximately 8–11 hours.
Yes, Indian passport holders need a visa. A Visa on Arrival (VoA) costing ≈ IDR 500,000 (approximately ₹2,700) is available at Ngurah Rai Airport, valid for 30 days. An e-Visa can also be pre-applied online to avoid airport queues. See <a href='/visas'>/visas</a>.
Via Bengaluru, total journey time is approximately 8–11 hours including a connection. Via a Gulf hub (Dubai, Abu Dhabi) the total stretches to 12–16 hours. There is no nonstop option.
Combined domestic + international economy fares typically range from ≈ ₹20,000 to ₹55,000 round trip, depending on season, routing, and advance booking. Shoulder months (April–May, October–November) offer the best value.
IndiGo (IXE–BLR, then BLR–DPS nonstop) is the most seamless option. Air India (via Mumbai) is another. Gulf carriers via Dubai or Abu Dhabi are worth comparing for baggage allowance and sometimes lower overall fares.
April–May and October–November are the shoulder months with lower fares and good weather. Avoid July–August and December–January peak periods unless booking 8–12 weeks in advance. Flexible-date searching of ±5 days often reveals cheaper options.
Mangalore to Bali prices swing with demand, season and lead time more than with any single airline. The reliable lever is comparison: pull every IXE–DPS fare at once and shift your date by a day or two. Mid-week and red-eye departures on IndiGo, Scoot, AirAsia, Singapore Airlines are usually where the cheapest seats sit.
For a same-week Mangalore–Bali trip, the trick is to check all carriers at once rather than one app at a time. FlightGPT's live IXE-DPS search does exactly that — red-eye and early-morning departures often carry the lowest last-minute prices. Enter your date above to compare instantly.
There is currently no non-stop service between Mangalore and Bali — itineraries connect via a hub, with a typical journey of ≈ 7–9h (1-stop via SIN or KUL). Comparing hubs side by side often saves 15-30 percent. FlightGPT lets you filter by "Direct only" or compare both side by side — useful when you want the cheapest Mangalore Bali ticket but are open to a layover.
On Mangalore to Bali, the headline price and the price you actually pay can differ once baggage and seat selection are added. That's why FlightGPT compares fully-bundled Mangalore Bali fares across IndiGo, Scoot, AirAsia, Singapore Airlines — the cheapest all-in option, not the lowest sticker that balloons at checkout.