Bali Airport has confirmed that it will adjust its baggage inspection protocols to streamline passengers’ departure processes.
Bali Airport is one of Indonesia’s busiest international airports, and during the high season, management is keen to ensure that there are no queues.
The General Manager of I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport has spoken to reporters about the new security protocols and how they will affect passengers. General Manager Wahyudi shared that the changes have been made to help prioritize traveler comfort while maintaining safety and security for all.
Wahyudi told reporters, “Starting from June 12, 2025, adjustments have been implemented to the inspection of passengers and luggage, such as checked baggage and cabin baggage, after the self-reporting process or check-in process.”
He continued to explain that the policy update is in accordance with the Decree of the Minister of Transportation of the Republic of Indonesia No. 39 of 2024 concerning the National Aviation Security Program.
The policy states that airport operators are required to prepare and implement a comprehensive security program, including the use of technology such as X-ray MVXR at the Hold Baggage Screening Checkpoint (HBSCP) and the Passenger Security Checkpoint (PSCP) system.
Wahyudi continued “The use of this technology is a new security measure in accordance with the amendment to Annex 17 Doc 8973 and is outlined in the Decree of the Minister of Transportation of the Republic of Indonesia No. 39 of 2024 to speed up the inspection flow, streamline the process, and improve service standards.”
This change means that travellers do not need to have their bags X-rayed upon entry to the terminal building. As of June 12th, the security scans of checked baggage have been completed after the bags have been dropped off at check-in, and passengers have moved to the Passenger Security Check Point (PSCP) before moving into the departure lounge areas and duty-free.
Wahyudi told reporters that a similar system had previously been implemented at the Ngurah Rai Airport Domestic Departure Terminal. Therefore, he believes that the system can speed up the inspection flow, increase efficiency, and provide more comfortable services.
“With this effort, all passengers in the waiting room have been ensured to go through a strict and thorough security inspection process.”
The system is also in place in many international airports around the world, including in Europe.
As the high season gets underway in Bali, the island’s only international airport is preparing to welcome a massive influx of visitors.
In April 2025 alone, Bali Airport saw 2,028,344 passengers and 12,119 aircraft movements across both domestic and international routes.
Cumulatively from January to April 2025, Ngurah Rai Airport served 7,236,686 passengers which puts Bali well on track to smash tourism targets by the end go the year.
Speaking to reporters in mid-May, Wahyudi reiterated Bali Airport management’s commitment to passenger comfort, noting, “We as the airport manager are committed to providing excellent service to all service users so that tourists will get a memorable travel moment when passing through Ngurah Rai Airport.”
“We also continue to take steps to improve services to airport service users both in terms of facilities and connectivity.”
As always, tourists traveling to Bali Airport on departing flights from the island this peak vacation season are advised to leave more than enough time to travel from their accommodation to the airport.
While leaders in Bali are working to tackle the island’s longstanding traffic congestion issues, with hundreds of thousands more tourists on the island, the province’s roads will be busier than usual, and traffic congestion and periods of gridlock will be daily occurrences.
Tourists who have flights departing around rush hour are advised to make their way to their airport as early as possible and use the Bali Mandara Toll Road to help avoid traffic congestion accumulating on the smaller roads.
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