Bali holidays from the UK follow a familiar shape: time split between the rice-terrace country around Ubud and a stretch of coast. What separates one package from another is the areas you stay in, the number of nights, the month you fly and the cabin you book.
Quick answer
Bali package holidays start at ยฃ1,189pp, based on two sharing and including return flights from London. Bali-only packages run 8 to 13 nights, and multi-centre trips add a stop such as Singapore, Dubai, Bangkok, Hong Kong or the Maldives. Aim for the months between May and September if you want the least rain. Every package is ATOL 10713 protected.
- Flight time from London
- About 15h 45mโ16h in the air via Singapore, plus the connection.
- Arrival airport
- Ngurah Rai International (DPS), south of Kuta.
- Time difference
- 8 hours ahead of the UK during GMT, 7 hours ahead during BST.
- Entry for UK passports
- Visa required (visa on arrival or e-VOA), plus the Bali tourist levy.
- Currency
- Indonesian rupiah (IDR).
Where should you stay in Bali?
Bali is small enough to cover two or three areas in one trip. The inland highlands and the southern beaches give very different days, so most packages combine one of each.
| Area | Suits | What it is like | For example |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ubud | First-timers, culture, walkers | Inland and cooler, with rice terraces, craft villages and temples. No beach. | Bali Nature & Beach Retreat, Ubud Legian & Jimbaran tour, Bali Discovery tour, Romantic Bali Escape, Ubud & Sanur Escape. |
| Kuta & Legian | Surf, lively evenings, a last night before the flight home | West-coast surf beach close to the airport, busy and built-up. | Bali Nature & Beach Retreat, Hard Rock & Nandini Jungle Escape, Ubud Legian & Jimbaran tour, Bali Discovery tour. |
| Seminyak & Canggu | Restaurants, beach clubs, surfers | Seminyak runs north from Legian, and Canggu beyond it is more laid-back. | Ubud Menjangan & Canggu tour, Hong Kong & Bali Escape, Dubai Bangkok Bali & Singapore tour. |
| Sanur | Couples, families, gentle swimming | East coast, reef-sheltered water and a long seafront path. | Romantic Bali Escape, Ubud & Sanur Escape, Ubud Lombok & Sanur tour. |
| Nusa Dua | Resort stays, all-inclusive | Gated resort enclave on the southern peninsula with calm beaches. | Luxury Bali Escape. |
| Jimbaran | Sunsets, seafood, quieter beach time | Curved bay south of the airport, known for grilled fish on the sand. | Ubud Legian & Jimbaran tour, Hong Kong & Bali Multi-Centre. |
| North-west (Menjangan) | Snorkellers, divers, nature | Edge of West Bali National Park, far from the southern resorts. | Ubud Menjangan & Canggu tour. |
How should you split your nights?
Where you have the choice, we suggest starting in Ubud and finishing on the beach. You arrive tired after the long journey, and the cooler highlands are a gentler place to adjust. Ending by the sea leaves your last days for rest before the long flight home. Several packages run the other way round, so check the order before you book.
8โ10 nights
Two bases are comfortable at this length. The Bali Jungle Retreat splits nine nights into five at Cross Bali Breakers, in a one-bedroom pool villa, and four at Nandini Jungle by Hanging Gardens in a jungle-view villa. It opens on the coast and ends inland. The shortest package, the Ubud, Menjangan & Canggu tour, fits three Plataran hotels into eight nights: three in Ubud, three at Menjangan and two in Canggu.
11โ13 nights
This length allows two bases without rushing, or three at the top end. The Bali Nature & Beach Retreat gives four nights at the Mesari Hotel in Ubud, in a Rice Terrace Suite, then seven at Away Bali Legian Camakila. At 13 nights, the Ubud, Legian & Jimbaran tour adds a third stop. That means four nights in Ubud, four in Legian and five in a pool villa at Cross Bali Breakers near Jimbaran.
Adding Lombok
Lombok, the next island east, is quieter and less developed. The Bali and Lombok Escape reverses the usual weighting. It spends two nights at The Oberoi Beach Resort Bali and seven at The Oberoi Beach Resort Lombok, linked by a return ferry. The Ubud, Lombok & Sanur tour flies between the islands instead, over 13 nights in Ubud, Senggigi and Sanur.
How much do Bali holidays cost from the UK?
The prices in this table are for economy seats.
| Package | Nights | Board | From | Month |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bali Nature & Beach Retreat | 11 | Breakfast | ยฃ1,189pp | November 2026 |
| Ubud, Legian & Jimbaran tour | 13 | Breakfast | ยฃ1,359pp | November 2026 |
| Bali Jungle Retreat with pool villa | 9 | Breakfast | ยฃ1,499pp | November 2026 |
| Bali and Lombok Escape | 9 | Breakfast | ยฃ1,909pp | November 2026 |
| Romantic Bali Escape | 12 | Breakfast, plus afternoon tea and a 60-minute massage for two | ยฃ1,929pp | October 2026 |
Business class changes the sums sharply. The Nature & Beach Retreat rises to ยฃ3,529pp in business in November 2026. The Romantic Bali Escape starts at ยฃ5,139pp in business for October 2026 departures. On those two, business costs roughly two and a half to three times the economy price.
The month is the next biggest factor. July and August are the most expensive economy months on most of our Bali packages. On the Romantic Bali Escape, July 2027 is ยฃ3,169pp, about ยฃ1,240 more than its from-price. The Nature & Beach Retreat shows the same pattern a year out, at ยฃ1,979pp for July 2027 and ยฃ1,379pp for November 2027.
December is priced on request on the Romantic Bali Escape and the Dubai & Bali Twin-Centre, so ask for a quote if you are looking at Christmas. Elsewhere it has a published price. The Nature & Beach Retreat, for example, is ยฃ1,209pp in December 2026.
Dates, departure airport and room type all change the price, and a UK specialist confirms the live figure for your dates.
Are there all-inclusive holidays in Bali?
Bali all-inclusive holidays exist, but they are the exception. Most of our Bali packages are bed and breakfast. Eating out is a large part of a Bali trip, even if it is only a plate of nasi campur at a roadside warung. Paying for every meal at one resort takes that away.
All-inclusive makes more sense in Nusa Dua, where there is less on the doorstep. The Luxury Bali Escape works this way over 13 nights. It opens with a pool villa at Cross Bali Breakers and a stay at Nandini Jungle, both on bed and breakfast. It then finishes at the Grand Mirage Resort & Thalasso in Nusa Dua, in a Premiere Garden Room with all meals and drinks included. It is from ยฃ1,989pp in October 2026.
That shape suits travellers who want to explore first and switch off at the end. For a whole trip on all-inclusive terms, the Maldives or Mauritius is an easier fit than Bali.
Bali multi-centre holidays
The long flight is the strongest argument for a Bali multi-centre holiday. A few nights in a hub city break the journey and soften the jet lag. The second city does add to the bill. In November 2026 the Singapore, Ubud & Bali Escape costs ยฃ670pp more than the Nature & Beach Retreat over the same 11 nights. Four of the pairings we sell are below.
Singapore and Bali
The Singapore, Ubud & Bali Escape spends three nights at The Clan in Singapore, four at Tanadewa in Ubud and four at Hard Rock Hotel Bali in Kuta. It is bed and breakfast, from ยฃ1,859pp in November 2026.
Dubai and Bali
The Dubai & Bali Twin-Centre pairs three nights at the Grand Hyatt Dubai with seven in a private pool villa at The Udaya Resorts & Spa near Ubud. The ten nights start from ยฃ1,919pp in October 2026.
Hong Kong and Bali
The Hong Kong & Bali Multi-Centre runs to 13 nights, with Dorsett Mongkok in Hong Kong, Nandini Jungle inland and the Mรถvenpick in Jimbaran. It is from ยฃ1,979pp in November 2026.
Bali, Singapore and the Maldives
The longest option lasts 15 nights. The Bali, Singapore & Maldives Escape gives three nights in Ubud, four in Sanur, three in Singapore and five at OBLU XPERIENCE Ailafushi. The Maldives stay is all-inclusive with a shared speedboat transfer. It is from ยฃ3,209pp in October 2026.
How long is the flight to Bali from the UK?
No airline flies nonstop from the UK to Bali, so holidays to Bali from the UK always connect through a hub. The routes below are the usual options. The airline for your package and dates is confirmed when we quote.
- Via Singapore: Singapore Airlines from London, with the change of plane at Changi.
- Via Dubai: Emirates connects from Heathrow and Gatwick. Its Heathrow schedules take from 17h 30m to more than 24 hours in total, depending on the wait in Dubai.
- Via Doha: Qatar Airways connects from Heathrow and Gatwick.
The return is slightly longer, with Singapore Airlines quoting about 16h 35mโ17h 10m of flying back to London. Add the stop and it is a full day of travel each way, so keep your first afternoon free.
When is the best time to visit Bali?
The dry season runs from roughly May to September, with August usually the driest month. The wet season runs from November to March, and the heaviest rain falls from December to February. April and October are transition months with a mix of both.
For a balance of weather and price, look at May, June and September. They are drier than the winter months and fall outside the UK summer holidays.
What do UK passport holders need to enter Bali?
Work through this list before you fly:
- A passport valid for at least 6 months from the date you arrive, with at least 2 blank pages.
- A 30-day visa: either a visa on arrival (500,000 IDR, cash or card, single entry) or the same visa bought online as an e-VOA at least a week before departure.
- Proof of your return or onward flight.
- The All Indonesia arrival card, a customs and health declaration completed online within 72 hours of arrival.
- The Bali tourist levy of 150,000 IDR (about ยฃ8), set under Bali Provincial Regulation No. 2 of 2025. Pay it on the official Love Bali site by card, bank transfer, virtual account or QRIS, or on arrival.
The FCDO warns that visa scams are increasing, so apply only through the Indonesian immigration website. Rules change, so check the FCDOโs Indonesia entry requirements shortly before you travel.
Staying safe and respecting local rules
The FCDO reports deaths and serious illness from methanol in counterfeit spirits, and it cannot be detected by taste or smell. Stick to sealed bottles and reputable bars. A UK driving licence is not valid on its own. You need an International Driving Permit, and a helmet on any moped.
Drug offences can carry long prison sentences or the death penalty. Rabies is present in street dogs and in the monkeys around temples. Get medical help straight away after any bite or scratch.
The FCDO also reports frequent bag-snatching in Bali, so keep bags out of sight, and warns of drink spiking. Earthquakes happen regularly across Indonesia, and volcanic ash clouds can disrupt flight schedules. Medical evacuation can cost tens of thousands of pounds, so buy travel insurance with full medical and repatriation cover when you book.
A 2023 circular from the Governor of Bali sets out rules for foreign tourists. Dress modestly at temples, and enter their inner areas only to pray, in traditional dress. Pay in rupiah and change money only with licensed changers. Rent vehicles only from licensed operators.
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