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.

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One of the world’s leading financial centres, Frankfurt is a thriving city that also has plenty of cultural attractions.

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 Flying from Frankfurt

Considered by many to be the Heart of Europe, Frankfurt sports an exciting skyline, made up of soaring skyscrapers, and Gothic spires. At ground level, you’ll find a stunning array of museums, fairytale squares, and the meandering curls of the River Main.

It’s well served by its incredibly efficient airport, which has a reputation for excellence and is regarded as one of Europe’s main air transport hubs. Set just 15km from the city centre, it’s easily accessible by the S-Bahn trains, which should only take between 10 and 15 minutes. If you’re travelling by car, the best road to take is the B43, which should see you arriving in less than 20 minutes. Alternatively, Frankfurt is well served by buses, many of which run directly to the airport.

Passengers flying from Frankfurt with Qatar Airways will find a clean, incredibly well-run airport where staff are keen to ensure that the passenger experience is a particularly good one. Facilities are exceptional, particularly for business passengers. At this Terminal, you’ll fly from either Pier D or Pier E, depending on your destination.

Transportation and parking

The Regional Train Station (platforms 1-3) is located beneath Terminal 1. From here, S-Bahn commuter trains, S8 and S9, run to and from the centre of Frankfurt, with a journey time of 15 minutes from the city’s central station to the airport. You can also catch the Regional Express trains (RE59, RE, and RE3) from this station.

Platforms 4-7 are for long-distance trains from other locations such as Cologne, making this a convenient airport for passengers travelling from across Germany. Regular buses and shuttles run from the centre of Frankfurt and take approximately 15 minutes. Taxis are plentiful and take around 20-30 minutes, depending on the traffic and the time of day.

Parking for around 15,000 vehicles is available in multi-storey buildings and a long-term parking area is located south of the runways with a regular shuttle bus linking to the terminals.

Arriving in Frankfurt

Passengers flying to Frankfurt with Qatar Airways arrive at Terminal 2, Concourse D. You’ll find Arrivals on Level 1. Should you be carrying an items that need to be declared, leave via the red exit for Customs. Should you not be carrying any declarable goods, leave via the green exit. Blue signs will direct you through passport control.

Facilities and amenities

The sheer scale of amenities at Frankfurt, particularly for business travellers, is exceptional. The ‘Airport City’ offers a complete business centre as well as shopping, relaxation, and hotel services.

The Airport City Mall near Terminal 1 has a complete range of national and international retailers, including luxury brands and high-end goods.

 Children’s play areas keep the younger travellers happy, while an outstanding selection of refreshment vendors, restaurants and on-the-go snacks cater to passengers’ food and drink needs. Wi-Fi is available throughout the airport and is free for the first 30 minutes.

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.