How to think about this route
Non-stops and one-hour connections are common on this corridor. Overnight in Bangkok can break up the journey on sale fares — compare total travel time and hotel cost, not only the first cheap-looking fare.
Before choosing, compare the full journey: travel to BKK or DMK, security time, connection length if any, arrival transfer into your Bali area and check-in time at your villa or hotel.
Airlines on this route
UK–Bali is usually one-stop via the Gulf, Istanbul, Singapore or elsewhere. Final hop lands at DPS (Denpasar). Compare total trip time, not just fare.
Bangkok airport choices
Suvarnabhumi (BKK) is Bangkok's main international airport east of the city. Don Mueang (DMK) serves many low-cost regional flights — check your ticket carefully and allow extra ground time if you switch airports.
If Bangkok is a stopover on a wider trip, two to four nights works well for food and temples before the beach leg.
Bali arrival airports
Ngurah Rai (DPS) is Bali's main airport in the south near Seminyak and Kuta. Allow forty-five to ninety minutes to reach Ubud or the Bukit by road depending on traffic. Match arrival time to your first-night area — late landings may favour Seminyak over a long Ubud transfer.
Ubud and Uluwatu need different bases — plan transfers before you lock accommodation on both sides of the island.
Bali airports — quick compare
| Airport | Best For | Transfer to centre / resort | Main Drawback |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ngurah Rai / Denpasar (DPS) | All Bali arrivals | Taxi / private transfer — south resorts often 30–90 min | Traffic and which coast you booked |
Airport transfers — quick guide
- DPS: Pre-book a transfer if you land late — south resorts and Ubud have very different road times.
When to compare and book
April through October is drier on the island; Christmas and New Year sell out early. Rainy-season deals exist if storms are acceptable.
For peak holiday weeks, start comparing roughly four to eight weeks ahead. For routine dry-season trips, two to six weeks is often enough if you can shift dates.
Baggage and entry details
Regional low-cost fares may only include a small personal item. If you need a cabin suitcase, checked bag or seat selection, add those costs before deciding that one option is cheaper.
Check Indonesia visa and VOA rules for your passport before you fly. Confirm baggage transfer rules if you connect through another airport on one booking.
Bali planning after you land
If Bali is your main stop, choose your area before booking day trips. Seminyak and Canggu suit beach-focused trips; Ubud suits rice terraces and wellness stays. For multi-city Asia tickets, pair with our London → Bangkok or London → Bali guides if you are flexible on origin.
Use the Bali stays guide for neighbourhoods, then compare Bali experiences. Scooters and drivers are common; car hire is optional for some wider trips.