Bali to Reopen to International Tourists Starting September 11

This is expected to start on July 31.

A wider reopening of activities and the tourism sector, including allowing the entry of international tourists, will continue during the third phase of Bali’s new normal scheduled for September 11.

Garuda Indonesia’s Bali flights

Garuda Indonesia has reported that the number of passengers headed to Bali has decreased significantly.

Bali's regulations imposed during its new normal period have been cited as a reason for the low passenger numbers.

Garuda Indonesia CEO Irfan Setiaputra said that before the coronavirus pandemic, the airline served 16 flights with the destination to Ngurah Rai International Airport in Bali each day.

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During a meeting on July 7, Irfan said there were only 15-20 passengers on a single flight to Bali that day.

Irfan said Garuda Indonesia is working with Bali’s provincial government to loosen regulations for travelers to enter the island.

Furthermore, the Garuda Indonesia CEO said that with the coronavirus pandemic, those who are traveling should mainly be individuals with essential travel reasons. 

(Writer: Kahfi Dirga Cahya, Rully R. Ramli | Editor: Kahfi Dirga Cahya, Erlangga Djumena) 

Source: https://travel.kompas.com/read/2020/07/07/131800327/bali-buka-pariwisata-untuk-wisatawan-mancanegara-mulai-11-september

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