Bali reopens to Italian tourists: here's what you need to visit
Bali has reopened to tourists, but few seem to have noticed. One of the world's most beloved travel destinations [...]
Bali has reopened to tourists, But few people seem to have noticed. Indeed, one of the world's most beloved travel destinations is once again open for visits. This is wonderful news after the long lockdown due to the pandemic, yet the problem now is that there is a lack of tourists.
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Bad news for the Indonesian government, which hopes to Persuade airlines soon to return to flying to Bali, but which could also turn into an opportunity for discerning travelers, who could take advantage of discounted fares when flights resume or, at any rate, the relative quiet of a destination not yet taken by storm as was the case in the past.
Bali awaits its tourists
At the origin of the contradiction is unfortunately. A very confusing communication from the government of Indonesia. in recent months. A forthcoming reopening was announced in September. It would have also involved travelers from the United Kingdom, Russia, Germany, and the United States, but when the initial list of nations from which it was possible to reach Bali, precisely these four were absent.
Little clear information even on requirements to visit the island. So the airlines didn't feel like arranging flights. In fact, on the day of the official reopening, last October 14, the spokesperson for Ngurah Rai International Airport admitted that there were no expected arrivals.
And confirming this at a press conference had been Bali's governor, Wayan Koster: "There will be no arrivals this week. We don't know if there will be any next week." Given the absence of direct flights to the island, Garuda Indonesia airline has decided to strengthen the air link via Jakarta, and in addition, Bali Airport has announced A reduction in landing fees to persuade foreign companies to return to the island.
How to fly to Bali from Italy
According to plan, by November direct flights to Bali will also become widespread again from Europe, while at the moment the best option is to fly to Jakarta and then from there take another to the island.
Flights to Bali from Italy are fortunately possible: our country falls under In the list of 19 nations from which access is possible in Indonesia as of October 14.. In addition to Italy, this list also includes: Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, China, South Korea, France, India, Japan, Kuwait, Lichtenstein, New Zealand, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, Spain, the United States, and Sweden.
In order to fly to Bali, however, certain anti-Covid requirements will need to be met:
- Tourist visa obtainable on arrival for Italian passport holders
- Negative test performed at departure, up to 72 hours before flight
- Comprehensive vaccination against Covid-19
- Health insurance against Covid-19
In addition, upon arrival it will be necessary to make a 5-day quarantine at the hotel at their own expense. Travelers will also need to download and register on the eHAC tracking app.
