When TransNusa’s flight 8B 969 lifted off from Denpasar on 13 April 2025, it opened Bali’s first scheduled link to Guangzhou’s Baiyun International Airport. The service starts at four rotations a week and is scheduled to go daily from June 2025, using 174‑seat Airbus A320s.

From One‑Off Charters to Scheduled Mainland Links

Direct China–Bali traffic has come a long way since the charter experiments of the early 2000s:

  • 2002: First Guangdong charter groups arrive

  • 2015: Garuda Indonesia and China Eastern open regular services

  • 2020: Pandemic freeze

  • 2025: TransNusa relaunches Bali–Guangzhou, four × weekly, daily from June

Guangzhou is a major southern hub with high‑speed‑rail connections to more than 20 provincial capitals. A single stop in Denpasar now puts Bali within easy reach of travellers from Chengdu, Changsha, and other inland cities.

Why the Route Matters

Tourism Momentum

  • International arrivals rising fast. Ngurah Rai Airport handled 3.64 million passengers in January–February 2025, a record start to the year.

  • Route network still growing. As of January 2025 the airport served 63 routes operated by 54 airlines—and the Guangzhou service pushes that total higher.

Wider Economic Benefits

  • Lower‑cost airfreight: fresh seafood can bypass Jakarta, and electronics reach stores more quickly.

  • New employment: every extra rotation supports ground handlers, Mandarin‑speaking guides, and logistics jobs.

  • Longer stay patterns: the China market increasingly books villas and monthly rentals rather than short hotel breaks.

Property & Rental Demand

Early‑stage interest from long‑stay visitors tends to appear first in the south‑coast hotspots—Seminyak, Kuta, and especially Canggu. If the route does go daily, analysts expect incremental demand for:

  • Mid‑scale units near the airport (good for short lay‑overs).

  • Modern villas in Canggu that double as remote‑work hubs.

  • Eco‑homes in Tabanan for quieter, long‑term stays.

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Bottom Line

The Bali–Guangzhou corridor is more than “another flight.” It is a structural link between two dynamic hubs. If frequency ramps up as planned, Bali can expect steadier visitor flows, deeper trade ties, and fresh demand for quality real estate.

For investors—or anyone dreaming of a longer Balinese escape—the time to scout may be now. Safe landings, smooth connections, and welcome to the island’s next growth chapter.