TO FACILITATE the arrivals and departures of APEC (Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation) CEO Summit delegates, Bali’s Ngurah Rai International Airport will be shut during certain hours of the day on October 6, 8 and 9.
The airport will be closed from 10.00 to 20.00 on October 6, 13.00 to 20.00 on October 8, and 07.00 to 14.00 on October 9.
Indonesia’s Antara news agency quoted APEC national committee member, Ahmed Kurnia, as saying: “There will be three temporary airport closures during the arrival and departure periods to secure the safety of the head of states and the conference delegates.”
He said the national committee had informed the airport authorities and airlines – both domestic and international – that operate flights to and through the facility.
Travellers who have made reservations or hold tickets to travel through the airport during the closure period are advised to reschedule with airlines or travel consultants.
“(In the meantime), travellers who wish to leave the island during the period can use land and sea transportation (instead),” Kurnia said.
The APEC CEO Summit will take place in Bali from October 1 to 8.
