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Total 1 airports of WADD
Ngurah Rai International Airport (IATA: DPS, ICAO:WADD) is located in the the city of Denpasar, Indonesia. It is the primary international airport serving Denpasar and its surrounding metropolitan area. Phone Number :+623619351011
Airport Overview
Ngurah Rai International Airport(DPS), ICAO code WADD, is the principal international gateway for Denpasar and southern Bali, Indonesia. Located approximately 13 km south of Denpasar and close to the Kuta tourism area, it is an international passenger-led airport with an important belly-cargo role rather than a dedicated freighter hub. Its location supports time-sensitive supply chains serving hotels, resorts, retail, events and Bali-based businesses. For international freight, our service team treats available aircraft capacity, handling acceptance, customs status and onward trucking as shipment-specific variables. Cut-off times, cargo acceptance, document controls and transshipment options must therefore be confirmed with the selected airline and handling agent before cargo is delivered.
| Airport | Ngurah Rai International Airport |
|---|---|
| IATA / ICAO | DPS / WADD |
| Location | Denpasar (Bali), Indonesia |
| Coordinates | −8.7481699, 115.1669998 |
| Local time | UTC+08:00 |
Key Highlights
Cargo Facilities & Services
Ngurah Rai International Airport handles air cargo through airport-side cargo and ground-handling arrangements. The exact warehouse operator, acceptance window, screening route, storage conditions and customs process depend on the airline, handling agent and shipment type. Our service team confirms the applicable facility before issuing final delivery instructions.
- Export and import handling: cargo acceptance, weighing, security screening, build-up or breakdown and document matching are arranged according to the operating airline and handler.
- Customs-controlled processing: export and import shipments may require customs declarations, supporting commercial documents and inspection coordination through the applicable Indonesian customs process.
- Temperature-sensitive cargo: cold-chain handling may be available subject to prior booking, packaging suitability, warehouse acceptance and actual equipment capacity; passive packaging should remain within its validated range.
- Dangerous goods: acceptance depends on the commodity, packing instruction, quantity, labels, declaration and airline approval. Shipper’s Declaration requirements must be checked before tender.
- Special cargo: live animals, valuable cargo, human remains, oversized pieces and wet cargo require separate pre-alerts and written acceptance; they should not be delivered as ordinary general cargo.
Facility names, storage charges, warehouse operating hours and service availability can change. Our service team verifies these points against the booked airline and appointed handler before cargo arrival.
Routes & Logistics Transit Planning
- Common planning patterns include international belly-cargo connections into Bali, domestic distribution within Indonesia, and regional or long-haul connections through larger Southeast Asian gateways when direct capacity is unavailable.
- Possible carrier options vary by origin, destination, season, aircraft type and allotment. Our team obtains a current carrier quotation and confirms whether the movement is direct, interline or transshipment before booking.
- Transit time is affected by flight availability, connection integrity, customs release, security screening, weather, tourism-season congestion and trucking conditions between the airport and the final delivery point.
- For urgent cargo, the booking should specify the required delivery date, latest acceptable arrival, handling priority and contingency routing rather than relying on a generic airport-to-airport estimate.
No fixed transit time or flight frequency should be promised without a live quotation. Our service team confirms the operating schedule and minimum connection time at the time of booking.
Hinterland & Key Cargo
Operations & Compliance
- Cut-off control: airline cargo cut-off is not necessarily the same as warehouse opening or customs filing time. Our service team confirms the applicable deadline, screening requirement and delivery appointment before dispatch.
- Accurate documents: commercial invoice, packing list, air waybill data, permits, certificates of origin and commodity-specific certificates must be consistent in shipper, consignee, quantity, value and description.
- Dangerous goods and batteries: lithium batteries, aerosols, chemicals, fuels and equipment containing batteries require correct classification, packing, marks, labels and airline acceptance under current dangerous-goods rules.
- Inspection and collection: customs examination, document discrepancies, unpaid duties or consignee authorization issues may delay release. The consignee or appointed broker should be ready with import instructions and local contact details.
Indonesia import, export and customs requirements depend on the commodity, transaction structure and current regulation. Our service team coordinates with the licensed broker and airline; final regulatory approval remains with the relevant authorities.
Shipping Tips
- Send the commercial invoice, packing list, dimensions, gross weight, commodity description, HS information and desired delivery date before booking so that routing and acceptance can be screened early.
- For perishables and pharmaceuticals, provide the required temperature range, packaging type, data-logger plan and handling instructions; avoid tendering late in the day or immediately before public holidays without confirmation.
- Use robust export packaging, clear piece numbering and visible handling marks. Confirm whether pallets, non-stackable pieces, long cargo or irregular dimensions are acceptable for the proposed aircraft and handler.
- Maintain a contingency option through another Indonesian or regional gateway when the shipment is highly urgent, capacity-sensitive or unsuitable for passenger-aircraft belly loading.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can Ngurah Rai International Airport handle international export cargo?
International cargo handling is possible subject to the selected airline, appointed ground handler, customs documentation, security screening and available capacity. Our service team confirms acceptance before the shipper delivers the cargo.
Is a direct flight always available for cargo to or from Bali?
No. Direct capacity depends on the origin, destination, season, aircraft deployment and commodity. Where direct uplift is not suitable, our team evaluates interline or regional transshipment alternatives.
How should temperature-sensitive cargo be booked?
Provide the temperature range, packaging details, dimensions, data-logger requirement and delivery deadline at quotation stage. The airline and handler must confirm acceptance and available handling conditions; airport acceptance should not be assumed from the presence of a cold-chain label.
What usually causes cargo delays at this airport?
Typical risks include late tender against airline cut-off, inconsistent documents, customs inspection, incorrect dangerous-goods declarations, limited capacity during peak travel periods and road congestion affecting collection or delivery.
Can urgent cargo be collected immediately after arrival?
Immediate collection is not guaranteed. Cargo must complete airline breakdown, warehouse processing, customs or import release and consignee authorization. Our team checks the release status and arranges collection only after the handler confirms availability.
Data Sources & Provenance
Airport identity, codes, location, coordinates and time-zone information are based on the supplied airport master data. Regulatory and operational verification should be performed against current official or industry sources and the booked carrier’s written instructions.
- Airport operator and airport-service information: injourneyairports.id
- Indonesia civil aviation authority information: dephub.go.id
- Indonesia customs and import/export administration: beacukai.go.id
- International air transport standards and cargo guidance: iata.org
- International aviation standards and aerodrome reference framework: icao.int
Carrier schedules, cargo acceptance, cut-off times, handling facilities, customs procedures and available capacity are time-sensitive. Our service team rechecks these items for each shipment instead of treating this page as a substitute for a live booking confirmation.