How to choose the best flight from India to Bali?

Bali is one of the most popular destinations among Indians. This destination gives a complete package of Temples, romantic beaches water sports activities, Mountains, Volcanos and whatnot. In 2019, a record number of Indian tourists travelled to Bali. However, after the introduction of covid 19 pandemic, the beautiful destination closed its doors to international travellers. In March 2022, Bali is now open to foreign travellers and many are travelling . In this article, we will discuss the factors to choose the best flight from India post-pandemic.

Also, read – Things to consider before Booking the Bali Holiday package & Visa and Covid requirements for Bali

How to choose the best flight from India to Bali?

Pre-Pandemic flight Options from India to Bali

To understand the air space between India and Bali, it is very important to peep into recent history. If we talk about 2019, these airlines were reading the airspace between the 2 countries-

• Air Asia Airlines (Malaysian Origin Airlines)
• Malaysian Airlines (Malaysian Origin Airlines)
• Malindo Airlines (Malaysian Origin Airlines)
• Singapore Airlines (Singapore Origin Airlines)
• Scoot Airlines (Sinagpore Origin Airlines)
• Thai Airways( Thailand origin Airlines)

Also, there were few airlines that used to operate on few dates in a calendar year, for example –

• Vietjet Airlines (Vietnamese Airlines)
• Garuda Airlines (Indonesian origin Airlines)

Yes, it was hard to digest, that even after huge demand, no Indian airlines are operating in Bali, Indonesia as of now.

Also, Check itineraries of Bali – 4 Nights Itinerary of Bali & 9 Nights itinerary of Bali

Post-Pandemic flight Options from India to Bali

After pandemic, flights are still not yet to the level of 2019, however things are getting better. With Vietjet airlines tar-getting Indian market for this route, travellers are still able to get normal prices.

• Vietjet Airlines flies from Mumbai, Ahmedabad and Delhi to Bali
• Air Asia flies from Bangalore, Hyderabad, Chennai, Trichhy, Cochin, Delhi and Jaipur to Bali
• Malaysian Airlines flies from Mumbai, Bangalore, Delhi, Chennai, Hyderabad and Cochin to Bali.
• Singapore Airlines flies from Mumbai, Bangalore, Delhi, Hyderabad, Coimbatore to Bali
• Scoot Airlines Mumbai, Bangalore, Delhi, Hyderabad, Coimbatore to Bali

From Which cities in India, one can get Good flights options to Bali

We will mention this in the ascending order of cost based on the cities in India. For example, the first city mentioned might give you the cheapest option from India to Bali and the last city mentioned might give you the most expensive option. Please be noted. this information is totally based on past years’ experience which might or might not provide the right for the current situation.

1. Chennai – (Mostly Air Asia and sometimes scoot Operates)
2. Trichy – (Mostly Air Asia Operates)
3. Vishakhapatnam – (Mostly Air Asia Operates)
4. Amritsar- (Both Air Asia and scoot Operates)
5. Coimbatore – (Both Air Asia and scoot Operates)
6. Cochin — (Mostly Air Asia and sometimes scoot Operates)
7. Jaipur – (Mostly Air Asia and sometimes scoot Operates)
8. Hyderabad – – (Mostly Air Asia and scoot, and Malaysian Airlines Operates)
9. Bangalore – – (Mostly Air Asia, Malaysian Airlines and Thai airlines operate)
10. Ahmadabad- (Mostly Air Asia)
11. Delhi- – (Air Asia, Malaysian Airlines, Thai Airways, Singapore Airlines, Vietjet and sometimes scoot Operates)
12. Mumbai- (Malaysian Airlines, Thai Airways, Singapore Airlines, Vietjet and sometimes scoot Operates)
13. Lucknow – Mostly Thai Airways operates from here

Categorisation of Airlines that operates from India to Bali on the bases of Class

There are basically 2 types of airlines that operate from India to Bali. One is LCC airlines, which stands for low-cost carriers, and the other one is GDS carriers. Low-cost airlines operate to give you the best possible fare with the flexibility to choose the services if required or not. For example, on most low-cost carriers, the customer is bestowed with the choice of whether he/she wants to include check-in baggage in the fare or not. One can also choose if the meals are required while travelling or not.

GDS airlines, usually never give you this flexibility and always include the baggage and meal charges in the fare. The exception to this rule is Malindo Airlines, which is a GDS class airline, but does not always include meals and check-in baggage in the fare.

LCC airlines that operate from India to Bali

Baggage policy that should be considered before booking a flight from India to Bali

As we have already discussed above, there are a few airlines that do not include baggage in the fares they are charging. They give the option to include baggage separately after or with the booking. Please read these important points that might prove to be helpful before making your decision on booking a flight:

• One should always check the Checkin baggage inclusion before making a booking
• 7 kg cabin baggage will always be included in the flight from India to Bali and return
• Airlines, that do not include check-in baggage in the fare, give you the option to buy the baggage that starts from 5kg – 40 kg per person. One can buy baggage either for 1 passenger or for all.
• While travelling from India to Bali, if you think you need more baggage it is always recommended to buy it before the travel date, at the airport they might ask for a huge amount per kg for that baggage
• Cabin baggage size must not exceed the size allowed in the cabin otherwise that will be treated as check-in baggage and you will have to pay as per KG cost.
• The 20kg check-in baggage cost per person is usually 100 USD(Might be more, depending on the airlines), one can buy the 5 T-shirts in Bali for 20 USD. The decision of buying the baggage totally depends on the individual and spending capacity. One can take the call accordingly.

Meals on the Flight from India to Bali

As already discussed above, there are few airlines that do not provide meals in the flight cost. Before booking a flight one should always check the same. Please refer to the below important points to understand better meal options on the flights from India to Bali –

• If the meals are included in the flight cost, always check the options and choose your preferences. If the package booking is done by travel companies like Lestacworld.com, notify them to choose your preference of meals.
• On most airlines, getting a vegetarian meal could be a flight. It is always better to choose your preferences before.
• If the meal is included in your flight, you can buy it before 48 hours of the travel date.
• One can also carry solid food in the cabin baggage. There should be no curry in your meal that you have brought from outside. It is always recommended to carry sandwiches, biscuits, or theplas.
• If you want to buy meals on aircraft, there are many chances that you will be denied. Aircraft these days carry very little food stock while flying.
• There is also a possibility that the cost of the meal is too high at the last moment.