Bali News｜September 10, 2026

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✈️ More Direct Flights Between Bali and Phuket! TransNusa Officially Launches with 7 Weekly Flights

Air connectivity between Bali and Phuket, Thailand, has expanded with a new option today.

TransNusa officially launched its direct Bali (DPS)–Phuket (HKT) route on September 9, with the inaugural flight departing from Ngurah Rai International Airport in Bali, carrying 174 passengers to Phuket International Airport.

The route currently operates 7 flights per week, one daily.

Previously, Indonesia AirAsia was the only airline offering direct flights between Bali and Phuket. With TransNusa joining, it becomes the second carrier to provide this direct connection.

For travelers, this means more than just an extra flight.

Bali and Phuket have always been a perfect combination for a “dual-island trip”, and with more flights now available, it’s easier than ever to plan:

Depart → Bali → Phuket → Return

Or the other way around.

For travelers looking to explore two Southeast Asian islands in one go, the future flight combinations will offer much more flexibility.

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🌉 New Bridge Between Nusa Lembongan and Nusa Ceningan—Cars Will Be Able to Cross Soon!

The connection between Nusa Lembongan and Nusa Ceningan is about to undergo a major transformation.

Local authorities have announced the construction of a new vehicle bridge, meaning the iconic Yellow Bridge will no longer be the only link between the two islands.

Once completed, cars will be able to cross, which is expected to improve transportation and logistics between the islands.

This is actually quite important for travelers.

Currently, to reach Nusa Ceningan, many travelers use the Yellow Bridge to connect the two islands, but the existing bridge has limited capacity and space.

Once the new bridge is completed, it could make the following even easier for residents’ daily travel:

Hotel transfers, luggage transport, and private tour cars

However, it is still under construction—this is not a new bridge you can drive across right now—so for the near future, travelers should continue using the current transportation methods.

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🔥 Three Fires in Karangasem in a Row! Dry Season and Strong Winds Fuel Rapid Spread

Karangasem in eastern Bali has recently experienced a series of fires.

According to NusaBali, between September 7 and September 8, three fires broke out in different locations in Karangasem, two in the Kubu district and one in Bebandem.

NusaBali reports that between September 7 and September 8, fires broke out at three different locations in Karangasem, with two incidents in the Kubu district and one in Bebandem.

Local fire and emergency authorities have noted that the weather in Kubu is currently very dry, and with the influence of winds, fires can spread quickly.

This is directly related to Bali’s current seasonal conditions.

Although we’ve entered September, Bali is still in the dry season, and parts of the northern and eastern regions remain quite arid.

So if you’re planning a trip soon to:

Amed, Tulamben, Lempuyang, Tirta Gangga, Karangasem

or other areas in East Bali, travelers are advised to keep an eye on local weather and road conditions.

It’s not that these spots are off-limits, but the risk of wildfires in mountainous and forested areas persists during the dry season.

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🌊 Waves in South Bali Reaching Up to 3 Meters! Extra Caution Needed for Water Activities and Boat Trips

This is one of the most practical reminders for travelers today.

According to the latest BMKG marine forecast, wave heights in southern Bali waters on September 10 are still around 1–3 meters; northern Bali waters are around 0.5–1.25 meters.

BMKG’s marine data also shows that significant wave heights in some southern Bali waters could still reach about 2.9 meters.

So if you have planned for today:

• Southern Bali beaches
• Surfing
• SUP
• Snorkeling
• Offshore activities

It’s best to first check with local operators whether trips are running as usual.

Especially, don’t assume the sea is safe just because the weather looks ‘sunny.’

The weather on land may be fine, but that doesn’t mean the seas will be calm.

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🌱 Bali Aims to Turn ‘Climate Action’ into a New Economy—Targeting Green Industries and Carbon Markets

Yesterday, the Bali provincial government reiterated that climate policy should not just be about ‘protecting the environment,’ but rather serve as a new source of economic growth.

At the Indonesia Carbon and Biodiversity Summit 2026, Bali Governor Wayan Koster stated that the island hopes to develop a new green economy through climate action, encompassing areas like carbon markets, biodiversity, and sustainable development.

This direction is worth paying attention to for the tourism industry.

Because Bali’s future sustainability policies may go beyond simply saying:

‘Don’t litter.’

Instead, they will gradually extend to:

Hotel energy, transportation, agriculture, carbon emissions, tourism development, and natural resource management.

In other words, traveling in Bali in the future, ‘sustainable tourism’ may gradually evolve from a concept into a part of tourism policy.