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Bali to Amed by Helicopter: East Bali in 25–35 min

Amed is 2–3 hours by road from Ngurah Rai Airport. A private helicopter flies there in 25–35 min with Mount Agung, 3,031 m, rising on your left for the last stretch. The whole helicopter, up to 4 guests, starts at $2,300 one-way. Tulamben, Candidasa and Sidemen sit on the same map, and landing at a dive resort needs approval, so send us the name when you ask.

Air time25–35 min
Distance71 km airport to Amed
One-way from$2,300
By road2–3 h each way

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25–35 minairborne, one leg

2–3 hby road, daytime traffic

71 kmstraight line

$575each for 4 guests, one-way

Compared

Bali to Amed: Helicopter, Car and the Fly-One-Way Option

No scheduled flights serve east Bali, so the real choices are a road, a boat for a short stretch, or a hired helicopter. Times are estimates from the airport area.

Option	Time on the move	What it takes	Cost basis
Private helicopter	25–35 min in the air	A pad at the airport end and an approved landing site in east Bali	$2,300 one-way for the whole helicopter; with a one-hour wait and the flight back, $2,600
Private car with driver	2–3 hours each way	A full day for a day trip: 4 to 6 hours of the day sit in the car	One fare per car
Fly one way, drive the other	25–35 min plus 2–3 hours by road	Works if you want the road once, with stops at the coast on the way back	Still the full one-way helicopter price, because the aircraft flies back empty
Day trip by tour van	2–3 hours each way plus stops	Fixed pick-up times, shared with other guests	Fare per person

The one-way helicopter price already pays for the aircraft's flight back, so flying one way and driving the other does not save money. A same-day return with a wait is the better use of a helicopter. Other east Bali details are on the Amed area page.

The flight

Along the East Coast With Agung on Your Left

The helicopter lifts from the pad in your quote and heads north-east, passing inland of Sanur and following the Gianyar and Klungkung coast. The Sidemen valley opens on your left with its stepped rice fields, while Padang Bai harbour, where the boats to Lombok and the Gilis leave, and the resort strip at Candidasa slide by on your right.

Then Mount Agung stands up. At 3,031 m it is Bali's highest and holiest mountain, and it is active: its eruptions between 2017 and 2019 closed the airport several times. On a clear morning the cone is sharp and the slopes are bare of cloud, which is why east Bali flights go early. The pilot decides how close to fly, and that distance changes with the wind and the volcano status.

Amed comes last: a long thin coast of dark volcanic sand, with jukung fishing boats pulled up in rows above the waterline and the sea dropping off quickly into deep blue. Tulamben lies a short hop up the coast, where the Liberty shipwreck sits just off the beach and is a well-known dive site. Where you land is the question the rest of this page answers.

Where to land

Four Stops on the East Coast and What a Landing Takes

Each place has a different kind of ground. We confirm the exact site before you pay; the list below is what is realistic, not a promise.

Amed

A narrow strip between hills and sea with dive resorts, small hotels and villas. Space is tight. Realistic: a resort with its own cleared area, or a field uphill where the owner agrees. Public beaches are out. Airport to Amed is 71 km in a straight line.

Tulamben

Dive resorts along a black volcanic beach, a short hop from Amed. Landing works the same way: a resort lawn or a nearby field with approval, and a car for the last minutes if the site is not on the shore.

Candidasa

A resort strip nearer the airport: 20–25 min in the air and from $1,750 one-way. Good for guests who want east Bali without going all the way to Amed. Hills press close to the sea, so check the site first.

Sidemen

A quiet valley of rice terraces with a view toward Agung. Farmland landings are possible when the owner agrees and the operator clears the spot. Ask us about a morning landing for breakfast and a walk.

From Amed

Flight Times From Amed to the Rest of Bali and Beyond

If you stay in Amed for a few nights, these are the flights people add. Distances are straight lines; the pilot's routing around cloud and the volcano adds minutes.

Destination	Distance	Air time	One-way helicopter
Mount Agung	17 km	10–15 min	from $950
Candidasa	22 km	11–15 min	from $1,000
Padang Bai	27 km	12–20 min	from $1,250
Mount Batur	33 km	13–20 min	from $1,300
Ubud	48 km	20–25 min	from $1,750
Nusa Penida	51 km	20–25 min	from $1,750
Gili Trawangan	42 km	15–25 min	from $1,550

Each one-way price already pays for the aircraft's empty flight home. Amed to Gili Trawangan is a long way by road and boat; landing sites on the Gilis are limited and need prior approval. See Bali to the Gili Islands.

Day plan

A Morning in Amed and Back to the Airport by Lunch

Based on a same-day return with a wait. Cloud builds around Agung from late morning, so we fly early and return before it thickens.

07:00Meet at the pad near the airportWeights and bags are checked, the briefing takes five minutes, and headsets go on.
07:15Lift-offOver the coast, with Agung clearing and the morning sun on the rice fields at Sidemen.
About 07:45Land at the approved site25–35 min after lift-off. The pilot shuts down and stays with the aircraft.
07:45 to 10:15Your morning on the groundBreakfast at the resort, a snorkel off the beach, or a walk along the shore. One hour of waiting is already inside $2,600; each further hour is $300.
10:15Fly back before the cloud buildsThe return takes the same 25–35 min, with Agung on your right and the airport pad after Sanur.

Volcano and weather

Volcano Alerts, Cloud and Other Limits on the East Coast

Agung is active. If an alert or an ash advisory covers the area, we change the route or the date. Our guide to ash advisories and volcano flights explains how that works.
Mornings are the window. Cloud builds around the mountain from late morning, earlier in the wet season (November to March). The best air is 07:00–10:00.
Daylight only. Flights run from sunrise to sunset, and the pilot decides on the day. We move the flight or refund the part that was not flown.
Landing approval comes first. A dive resort has to agree and the operator has to clear the landing. We confirm the site before you pay, never after.
Weight matters in the heat. Give us approximate weights for guests and bags. Soft bags only, because the hold is small.

Booking

How to Book Bali to Amed

Send date, guests and where you are staying

For example: Seminyak villa to a dive resort in Amed, 4 guests, 4 soft bags, 20 June, return after lunch. Or name your own pick-up, such as the airport.

We check the landing site and the weather window

Your quote lists the pad, the landing site, the aircraft class, the timings and one fixed price. If Amed has no site we can approve, we suggest Candidasa or a nearby field.

A deposit holds the slot

The quote carries the payment details, and the website takes no money.

Fly in the morning

Be at the pad before 07:00 with soft bags only. The pilot checks weights and runs the briefing. If cloud or an alert gets in the way, we move the flight.

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How long is the helicopter from Bali to Amed?

25–35 min in the air from the Ngurah Rai Airport area to Amed, against 2–3 hours by road. Count a quarter of an hour at the pad on top of that.

How much does a helicopter to Amed cost?

The price starts at $2,300 one-way, covering the whole helicopter and up to 4 guests; split four ways that is about $575 each. Add a one-hour wait and the flight home and you pay $2,600. Waiting beyond that is $300 per hour.

Can the helicopter land at my Amed resort or dive centre?

Yes, if the resort has a clear area the owner approves and the operator signs off the landing. Amed is a narrow strip, so some resorts have no room. Send the name and we check; the landing page explains what an operator looks for.

Is it safe to fly near Mount Agung?

Flights run only when the pilot is satisfied with weather, visibility and the volcano status. Agung is active, so an alert can change the route or cancel the flight. Ask the operator for its licence number; our guide on what to ask an operator lists the questions.

Can I fly from Amed to Gili Trawangan or Lombok?

Yes: Amed to Gili Trawangan is 42 km and 15–25 min in the air, from $1,550 one-way. Landing sites on the Gilis are limited and need prior approval, so we agree the site before you pay.

When is the best time to fly to Amed?

Early. Between 07:00 and 10:00 Agung is usually clear and the air is calm. April to October is the dry season with the clearest views. In the wet season, showers and cloud build earlier, and we keep a back-up day.

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