India rises to Badung’s third-largest visitor market

Mangupura — India became Badung’s third-largest foreign visitor market in September 2026 after arrivals through I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport rose 19,44 percent from August to 43.027 visitors, according to Badung Tourism Agency data reported on Oct. 9.

The change comes as Badung recorded 671.014 foreign arrivals during the month. Australia remained the largest source market, with 169.782 arrivals, accounting for 25,3 percent of the total. India’s increase was the sharpest among the three leading foreign markets, moving it into third place for September.

For visitors and foreign residents, the figures describe the composition of arrivals entering Bali through the airport; they do not represent a new entry rule, visa requirement or restriction. The data covers arrivals recorded during September and is presented by Badung officials as a measure of the regency’s tourism market.

India’s rise reshapes Badung’s September visitor mix

The figures place Australia well ahead of India in Badung’s visitor rankings, while also showing a substantial Indian market at a time when arrivals from some other countries declined. 21.

The full-month data reported on Oct. 9 placed India third among Badung’s foreign markets, with the month-on-month increase of 19,44 percent providing the basis for the change.

Badung Tourism Agency head Anak Agung Putri Mas Agung was cited in the report as identifying Australia’s 169.782 arrivals and India’s 43.027 arrivals from data held by the agency. The report did not state a next administrative step or a new tourism measure linked to the figures.

Sources

• NusaBali — Indonesian news outlet
• baliscoop.com