Thousands of passengers ‘stuck’ in Indonesia’s Bali after war grounds planes

South China Morning Post Human InterestNews ReportEN 1 min read 100% complete by Agence France-PresseMarch 4, 2026 at 02:08 AM

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Thousands of passengers are stranded in Bali, Indonesia's Ngurah Rai International Airport due to flight cancellations caused by the outbreak of war in the Middle East. The conflict has grounded planes, disrupting travel plans and causing frustration among tourists. Many travelers were transiting through Bali or ending vacations on nearby islands. Passengers are struggling to get information and assistance from overwhelmed travel agencies. The situation has created stress and uncertainty for those trying to return home.

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British tourist Adam Woo was transiting through Bali after holidaying on Lombok.

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Hundreds were crowded at Ngurah Rai International Airport in Bali.

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Thousands of passengers are stuck in Bali after war grounds planes.

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All the travel agencies are swamped with people calling in.

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Dubai International Airport was hit in Iran’s response to a US-Israeli attack.

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Israel 40% United States 40% Iran 50% Dubai International Airport 60% Lombok 60% Middle East 70% Adam Woo ×270% Ngurah Rai International Airport ×280% Indonesia 80% Bali ×490%

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stranded passengers 90% flight disruptions 80% bali 80% war 70% ngurah rai international airport 70% middle east 60% dubai international airport 50% travel agencies 50% lombok 40%

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South China Morning Post

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Bali

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