Power Outage Causes Disruptions Across Bali, Including Airport Delays

A widespread power outage disrupted life across Bali on Friday, throwing parts of Indonesia’s top tourist destination into temporary chaos.

The blackout affected several areas on the island, leading to traffic congestion, long queues at the airport, and disruptions to daily activities, according to state power company Perusahaan Listrik Negara (PLN).

Despite the outage, Ngurah Rai International Airport remained operational. Inbound and outbound flights continued as scheduled, the airport’s management confirmed via Instagram. However, social media posts showed long lines forming at check-in counters, likely due to reduced power in terminal systems.

PLN officials said they are still investigating the cause of the blackout.

“The recovery process is currently being carried out gradually,”
— PLN spokesperson I Wayan Eka Susana

Photos and videos shared online showed stalled traffic at major intersections, with some traffic lights out of service. Locals and tourists alike reported minor disruptions, though no major incidents were immediately linked to the outage.

Bali, often dubbed the crown jewel of Indonesian tourism, welcomed over 6.3 million foreign visitors last year alone. The outage, while temporary, served as a reminder of the island’s heavy reliance on steady infrastructure to keep both tourism and daily life running smoothly.

Authorities are urging patience as restoration efforts continue and have promised updates as more information becomes available.