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Your first24 HOURSin Bali, sorted
Five quick questions about your arrival, and you get an honest, ordered plan for the airport, the ride to your stay, and settling in.
Your first-24-hours plan
At the airport
- Pay the visa on arrival at the counter before immigration (card or cash); at busy times this queue runs 30 to 90 minutes.
- Have your All Indonesia arrival card and customs declaration QR ready: do them online before you fly to save time.
- Switch on your Goodbars eSIM the moment you land, so you are online before baggage claim without hunting for Wi-Fi.
- Withdraw rupiah at a bank-branded ATM (BCA, Mandiri, BNI) in the arrivals hall; cover the keypad and take the smaller-fee option.
- Skip the airport SIM counters: they are marked up and need passport registration, and your eSIM already has you online.
- If you have not paid the Bali tourist levy yet, do it on the official Love Bali portal (IDR 150,000 per person).
Getting to your stay
- Arrange your ride: the official airport taxi counter for a fixed fare, or walk to the ride-hailing pickup point for Grab or Gojek.
- Seminyak is about 25 to 35 minutes, longer in traffic.
Your first hours
- Grab water and stay hydrated; the heat and humidity hit harder than most people expect on day one.
- Check in, shower and rest; unpack the essentials and leave the exploring for tomorrow when you are fresh.
Before you sleep
- Confirm data roaming is on for the eSIM and it is your active data line, so maps and Grab keep working.
- Download an offline map of your area as a backup for patches with weak signal.
- Rough out tomorrow: one main thing, not five, so day two is not a rush.
- Get some daylight and eat at local mealtimes to settle into the time zone faster.
A plan, not a rulebook: adjust it to your flight, your energy and how you like to travel.
One Goodbars eSIM keeps you online for all of it, from the airport to your stay. See eSIM plans
Common questions
What should I do first when I land in Bali?
Clear immigration (autogate if your e-VOA is done), have your arrival card and customs QR ready, switch on your eSIM so you are online, withdraw rupiah at a bank ATM if you need it, then take a fixed-fare taxi or a Grab/Gojek to your stay.
How long does it take to get through Bali airport?
It depends on your flight: with an e-VOA and the arrival card done, autogates can be quick; paying visa on arrival at a busy time can add 30 to 90 minutes. Late-night and early-morning long-haul waves are the slowest.
Should I get cash at Bali airport?
A bank-branded ATM (BCA, Mandiri, BNI) in the arrivals hall is a safe first withdrawal for rupiah, which you will need for warungs, taxis and small shops. Cover the keypad and choose the smaller-fee option; airport money changers give weaker rates.
How do I get from Bali airport to my hotel?
Use the official airport taxi counter for a fixed fare, or walk to the designated ride-hailing pickup point for Grab or Gojek. For a late-night arrival, pre-booking a transfer avoids negotiating a fare when you are tired.
Do I need internet as soon as I land in Bali?
It helps a lot: you need data for Grab/Gojek, maps to your stay, WhatsApp and pulling up your arrival documents. An eSIM installed before you fly means you are online the moment you land, without queuing for a SIM.
How far is my area from Bali airport?
Roughly: Jimbaran 10 to 15 minutes, Nusa Dua 20 to 30, Seminyak 25 to 35, Sanur 30 to 45, Uluwatu 40 to 60, Canggu 45 to 90, and Ubud 60 to 90. Traffic, especially late afternoon, can push these longer.