Mount Batur Helicopter Tour
From $1,150 · whole helicopter
30 minutes over the Batur caldera, its crater lake and the Kintamani rim, with the Tegalalang terraces on the way. Mornings, in clear air.
Pick-up area · Kintamani & Batur
Helicopter Kintamani: 20–30 min to the Airport, Not 90–120 Minutes
Helicopter Kintamani flights reach Ngurah Rai Airport in 20–30 min; the same trip is 90–120 minutes by car. We can fetch you from an approved site on the caldera rim or near Lake Batur, or you drive to a pad lower down. The 30-minute Batur circuit starts at $1,150 for the whole helicopter, up to 4 guests. Send the date, guest count and where you are staying, and the quote names the pick-up site or pad.
- Airport by car90–120 min
- Airport by air20–30 min
- Batur flight from$1,150
- Best slot07:00–10:00
The highlands
Helicopter Kintamani: Who Stays on the Rim and Why Fly
Kintamani is the village strip along the rim of the Batur caldera. Below the rim lies Lake Batur, and out of the lake rises Mount Batur, 1,717 m, with dark lava from past eruptions on its slopes. Mount Agung, Bali's highest peak at 3,031 m, stands to the south-east when the sky is clear. The air up here is clearly cooler than on the coast, and a jacket is normal at breakfast.
Guests stay on the rim or beside the lake for the view, for the trek (sunrise climbs of Batur start in the dark), or to break up a long overland route. Others come for the day from Ubud or the south coast. Cloud is the catch: it fills the caldera from late morning, so the clear views come early.
A helicopter changes the arithmetic. Kintamani to the airport is 90–120 minutes by car and 20–30 min by air. Three plans use that gap:
- Arrival or departure. Fly from the rim to the airport and skip the long descent; or land at Ngurah Rai and reach the highlands before lunch. See airport helicopter transfers.
- The volcano circuit. Thirty minutes round the crater, the lake and the caldera wall; read the Mount Batur helicopter tour.
- Moving on. Amed is 14–20 min away, Lovina 14–20 min and Ubud 13–20 min, each a long drive on mountain roads.
Pick-up and pads
Batur Helicopter Pick-Up: Sites, Pads and the Drive
A Kintamani helicopter landing needs an approved site: a rim hotel or restaurant with a flat lawn, a private plot, or a field where the owner agrees and the operator clears the landing. Roughly 25–30 m of flat ground with no wires or tall trees close is the rule of thumb. We do not land on the volcano's slopes, on trekking paths or in temple grounds.
If no site works, you drive to a pad: 90–120 minutes to the airport area, longer to the Bukit. The exact pad is written in the quote. In remote places like this the first or last leg is often what makes the helicopter worth it, because the flight itself replaces the longest part of the road.
How the helicopter reaches Kintamani is part of the price. The quote shows where it starts from and lists any positioning as a separate line, so you can compare it with a scenic loop from the south.
Thin air matters too. On the rim, at well over 1,000 m, a helicopter has less power in reserve than at sea level, so weight counts for more. We ask for weights and may suggest the 6-seat class even for four guests.
Volcano alerts can change the route
Batur and Agung alert levels decide where the helicopter may fly. If an alert closes the crater area, we offer a lake and rim route or move the date. Our guide on volcano flights and ash advisories explains how this works.
Flight times
Flight Times and One-Way Prices From Kintamani
From the Kintamani rim to eight destinations: the volcano, the highlands, the coasts and the airport.
| Destination | Distance | Air time | One-way helicopter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Batur | 4 km | 6–11 min | from $650 |
| Mount Agung | 22 km | 11–15 min | from $1,000 |
| Ubud | 30 km | 13–20 min | from $1,300 |
| Bedugul | 19 km | 10–15 min | from $950 |
| Jatiluwih | 27 km | 12–20 min | from $1,250 |
| Amed | 37 km | 14–20 min | from $1,300 |
| Lovina | 36 km | 14–20 min | from $1,300 |
| Ngurah Rai Airport | 59 km | 20–30 min | from $1,900 |
These are straight lines on the map, and the minutes count time in the air only. The fares cover the empty flight back, and an hour's wait adds $300. Kintamani to the airport and back with that wait is about $2,200. The price page shows how each number is built.
Example
An Example Morning Over the Caldera
A sample plan; the real times come with your quote.
- Coffee on the rimSunrise is at about 05:50 in December and 06:35 in June. Flights may start from sunrise; the helicopter itself arrives once the site is ready.
- The helicopter lands at the cleared siteIt has usually flown up from the south. The pilot weighs soft bags, gives the briefing and fits headsets.
- Over the rim and Lake BaturThe lake lies below the wall, shaped like a crescent around the cone.
- Batur's crater and lava slopesThe pilot circles at a safe height and distance. Alert levels decide how close.
- Agung on the horizonIts cone stands 11–15 min to the south-east. Then land again on the rim, or continue to Amed or Ubud.
Flights to book
Four Flights to Book From Kintamani
Mount Batur circuit
30 min from $1,150 · whole helicopter
Crater, lake and caldera wall in clear early light. A way to see the cone, the crater and the lake as one picture.
Grand circle, 60 minutes
From $2,300 · whole helicopter
The volcano can join Jatiluwih's terraces and the Bedugul lakes in one long flight, with the route set together on WhatsApp. Lake Beratan is 10–15 min from the rim.
Kintamani to Amed and the east coast
14–20 min · from $1,300 one-way
Land at an approved site near an Amed bay on the black-sand coast, with Agung behind you. The road takes about 1.5–2 hours.
Picnic landing with a view
From $2,350 · lunch or dinner for two
A flat private plot, a table, flowers and a view of the caldera, if an owner agrees. Sites are approved case by case.
Road or air
Kintamani by Road Versus by Helicopter
Typical daytime estimates for a start on the rim. Mountain roads are slow.
| From Kintamani to | By road | Helicopter air time | One-way, whole helicopter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ngurah Rai Airport | Car 90–120 min | 20–30 min | $1,900 |
| Ubud | Car about 1–1.5 h | 13–20 min | $1,300 |
| Seminyak | Car about 2–2.5 h | 20–25 min | $1,750 |
| Uluwatu | Car about 2.25–3 h | 25–35 min | $2,300 |
| Amed | Car about 1.5–2 h | 14–20 min | $1,300 |
| Lovina | Car about 1.5–2 h | 14–20 min | $1,300 |
Shared by four, Kintamani to Amed is about $325 each. A car is cheaper; the helicopter wins on the long legs, where the road takes the best hours of the day.
Landing
What Limits a Landing on the Rim or by the Lake
The rim has space: some restaurants, lodges and private plots have level ground. It also has hazards. The edge drops steeply into the caldera, and gusts roll over the wall, so a landing spot is chosen well back from the edge and into the wind. Morning air is calmer than afternoon air.
Temples line the rim, and the lake is sacred to many Balinese. We do not land in temple grounds, and the pilot keeps clear of ceremonies. Trekking paths and the crater itself are off limits for landing. Lakeside lodges at the bottom of the caldera have flatter ground but narrower approaches, and each site is checked one by one.
To understand what a site needs, read how landing at a villa or hotel works. Send the lodge or plot name and a photo of the open area, and we say yes or no before you pay.
Timing
Best Time to Fly From Kintamani
Fly early. Between 07:00 and 10:00 the crater, the lake and Agung are usually clear, and the air is calm. From late morning cloud builds and fills the caldera, most often from November to March. The dry months of April to October give the longest clear windows, and July and August are the busiest weeks for both flights and trekkers.
Late in the day the rim can catch low sun over Lake Batur, but cloud often closes the highlands by then. For golden hour we usually suggest a coast flight and a morning on the rim; our guide to the best time for a helicopter flight in Bali compares months and times of day.
Booking
How to Book From Kintamani and Batur
Send the place, the date and the weights
Name the hotel, lodge or plot, give the date and the number of guests, and add rough weights. If you want a pick-up on the rim, add a photo of the flat area.
We check the site, the aircraft and the alert level
The quote gives the pick-up site or pad, the aircraft class, the route and one price. Private sites can take a few days to clear.
Deposit, then confirm the day before
A deposit holds the slot. The day before, we look at the forecast and the volcano bulletin and confirm the time.
On the day the pilot decides
Cloud or an alert can stop a flight. We then move it or refund the part not flown.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Can a helicopter land in Kintamani?
Yes, at an approved site: a flat lawn or plot on the rim or by the lake where the owner agrees and the operator clears the landing. We do not land on the volcano's slopes, trekking paths or temple grounds. We confirm the exact spot before you pay.
How much is a helicopter flight over Mount Batur?
The 30-minute circuit is $1,150 for the whole helicopter, up to 4 guests, which is about $290 each. A pick-up on the rim may add positioning time, shown on its own line in the quote.
How long is the helicopter from Kintamani to the airport?
About 20–30 min over roughly 59 km, against 90–120 minutes by car. One-way from $1,900 for the whole helicopter. Add 15–20 minutes for pick-up and shutdown.
Can I watch the sunrise from a helicopter at Batur?
Flights may run from sunrise, about 05:50 in December and 06:35 in June. The clearest air is from about 07:00. For a sunrise at the summit, the trek on foot is the usual choice; the helicopter shows the whole caldera in daylight.
What if Batur or Agung is on alert?
Volcano alert levels can change or close a route. We then fly a lake and rim route, move the flight or refund the part not flown. We check the bulletin the day before and again on the morning.
What should I wear on the rim?
Light layers and flat shoes. It is cooler than the coast, especially before 09:00. Windows stay shut in flight, and hats and loose scarves do not suit the rotor wash on the pad.
Fly From Kintamani: Send the Date and the Place
Tell us where you stay on the rim or by the lake, how many guests and the flight you want. We reply the same day with the site, the aircraft and a fixed price.
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Bali to Amed by Helicopter
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Package from $2,350 · whole helicopter
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