Indonesia’s Minister for Tourism and Creative Economies, Sandiaga Uno, has been speaking with reporters throughout the week from the ASEAN Summit in Jakarta.

Minster Uno has revealed that more international flights to Indonesia will be launched in the near future, including to the country’s flagship tourism destination Bali.

Speaking to the media, Minister Uno shared “There is also interest from the United Arab Emirates in increasing the number of flights to Indonesia, not only through the existing airline Emirates, but also the airline Air Arabia.

He added, “Korea also expressed its desire to increase the number of flights to Indonesia.”

This increased connectivity is great news for holidaymakers and travelers planning their visits to Bali.

The more international flight options there are for tourists heading to Bali, the more options long-haul travelers have when it comes to where to take their layover flight.

Travelers from most of Europe and North America have to take a layover on their journey to Bali, and so with more flights from the Middle East and East Asia on the cards, there is plenty for long-haul travelers to get excited about.

The increased connectivity is also great news for backpackers, digital nomads, and long-term adventurers. Connecting Bali to even more of the world means that nomads have even more choices as to where they want to explore next.