The largest city and the capital of the beautiful island of Bali, Denpasar is a stunning blend of ancient and modern. From spectacular monuments and tranquil parks to glittering skyscrapers, it’s a friendly city that welcomes both business and leisure travellers.
Fly to Bali to discover a setting that attracts travellers of all types – from tranquillity-seekers to diehard surfers. Bali is just one of the almost 17,000 islands that make up Indonesia, but within its shores, it has endless contrasts for you to explore. Sandy beaches and rugged coastlines stand alongside volcanic hillsides, lush rainforests and traditional rice paddies.
Book your flight to Bali with Qatar Airways to experience all this and more, including some of the finest surfing and scuba-diving sites that the world has to offer.
Flying from Geneva
Switzerland’s magnificent landscape is dominated by towering mountains, and a reputation for cleanliness and efficiency. Passengers flying from Geneva with Qatar Airways can experience all this when they travel from Geneva International Airport.
Formerly known as Cointrin Airport, this efficient, ultra-modern airport has a stunning Alpine backdrop and a reputation for delivering an exceptional passenger experience.
Friendly staff are quick to help and dedicated to making your journey as pleasant as possible, while excellent facilities provide travellers with everything they need.
Transportation and parking
The railway system in Switzerland is efficient and fast, with the rail journey from the centre of the city to the station opposite the airport taking just 15 minutes. Many of the major hotels also lay on private Airport Shuttle services – check with the concierge for details.
Taxis are plentiful, and reasonably priced. Parking is available for both short and long-term stays, with easy access to the main terminal.
There are 265 short-term and around 4,700 long-term parking spaces. There are also an additional 220 parking spaces in a dedicated French-sector car park, (although you do need to have a French registered vehicle to park in this section) and an economy car park is also available for long-term stays.
Arriving in Geneva
Passengers flying from Geneva with Qatar Airways depart from Terminal 1, Pier C or D. Customs and check-in procedures are usually fairly smooth, although if your flight is diverted to Pier B you may find that the queue for customs is a little slower.
Lounges are available for Business and First Class passengers, and a public lounge area is also available for all passengers.
Facilities and amenities
The airport has a small business centre in the Arrivals area offering limited facilities such as photocopying and fax services. Wi-Fi is available in some public areas, and a children’s play area is open to younger travellers waiting for flights.
The terminal is fully accessible for wheelchair users, and a good selection of food and drink outlets include restaurants, cafés and on-the-go snack vendors. A small retail outlet area includes sellers of watches and high-end luxury goods, Duty Free and those famous Swiss chocolates.
Arriving in Bali
The largest city and the capital of the beautiful island of Bali, Denpasar is a stunning blend of ancient and modern. From spectacular monuments and tranquil parks to glittering skyscrapers, it’s a friendly city that welcomes both business and leisure travellers.
Full of temples and palaces, there is plenty to see and do in this busy city. Book a flight to Denpasar with Qatar Airways and you’ll find a city that many tourists overlook as a destination in its own right.
If you pause for a while and explore Denpasar you’ll discover an authentic glimpse of life in Bali away from the usual tourist resorts and hotels, and an incredibly warm and friendly welcome from its people.
Tourist attractions
At the very centre of the city (quite literally) is the Alun-Alun Puputan square, with its huge, four-faced statue, which is supposed to defend the four cardinal points of the compass. It’s also an incredibly useful landmark if you get lost at any time.
To find out more about the history and culture of the island and its people a visit to the Bali Museum is highly recommended. It is spread across four pavilions, with the main pavilion housing a collection of ancient stone, bronze and wooden artefacts.
The southern pavilion has exhibitions of the country’s textiles, while the northern pavilion focuses on the history of Balinese performance art. The central pavilion is devoted to Balinese spirituality.
The Lapangan Puputan Margarana park is a large open space in the heart of the city. You can’t miss the huge Bajra Sandhi monument, which dominates the park.
Bali’s capital is also full of temples that are exquisitely decorated, including the Palace of Satria and the Royal Temples, and the beautiful Pura Maospahit, which is believed to date back to the 14th century.
Travel considerations
Flights to Denpasar with Qatar Airways land at Ngurah Rai International Airport. Visa restrictions for entry into the country will depend on your country of origin, length of stay and whether your trip is for business or pleasure. Before you fly to Denpasar please check the visa and passport requirements.
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