Direct flight about 4 h 54
Ubud from Adelaide
Published 4 October 2026 · HolidayWow editors
From Adelaide, a nonstop flight gets you in Ubud in about 4 h 54. You land at Denpasar I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS), 29 km from the destination, after 3,760 km of flight.
In Ubud, the best time for a trip is July to October, with daytime highs up to 30 °C.
7 days in Ubud in September, Beach and hiking, from Adelaide on your own
Plan the trip- Flight time from Adelaide
- about 4 h 54
- Flight distance ADL to DPS
- 3,760 km
- Nonstop from ADL
- Direct flight
- Best time to go
- July to October
Flight times estimated from the distance, nonstop routes according to OpenTravelData.
What to consider when flying from Adelaide to Ubud
Most flights from Adelaide connect through Southeast Asia before the final journey to Bali. Ubud sits inland, so your booking should account for the onward transfer from the airport. Treat the flight and ground transfer as connected parts of one journey and confirm the arrival details before choosing a place to stay.
BaliiPhoto: Imadedana · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Southeast AsiaiPhoto: Kingshuk Mondal · CC BY 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsThink about whether you want to stay in Ubud for the entire holiday or combine it with a coastal destination. Ubud suits a slower itinerary built around rice terraces, temples, forest walks, markets and village culture. A stay near the centre also makes a relaxed first day easier after the journey from Adelaide.
Compare the full route through live partner options rather than focusing on the final flight segment. Check the airports, connection points, baggage conditions and onward transport shown in the plan. Partner links display current prices in Australian dollars, allowing you to judge the available choices without relying on an old fare.
The app is free to download and to plan with. You can begin with a month if your dates are still flexible, then add the confirmed dates later. This makes early route research practical while your itinerary and booking links stay connected in the same place.
BaliiPhoto: Imadedana · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsSoutheast AsiaiPhoto: Kingshuk Mondal · CC BY 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsChoosing the right month for your Ubud holiday
August offers Ubud's driest month in the climate record, with warm daytime conditions and a strong balance for sightseeing and walking. September also brings comfortable warmth and useful morning conditions for outdoor days. These months suit travellers who want a clear structure for temples, gardens, markets and countryside activities.
October is the warmest month, so it works well for visitors who enjoy warm afternoons and plan most outdoor experiences for the morning. Night temperatures remain mild, making evenings suitable for dining and walking around central Ubud. Indoor pauses and a flexible daily pace help you shape the day around the local conditions.
January and December are the wettest months, with regular rain through much of each month. The rain can create a different holiday rhythm, with flexible morning plans and indoor stops around galleries, cooking activities and village experiences. March and April bring improving conditions, while May and June provide a useful middle ground for sightseeing and relaxed travel.
What to do during a short Ubud itinerary
Begin with a gentle first day after arriving from Adelaide. Stay near central Ubud and explore the Campuhan Ridge Walk, the Ubud Palace area and a local market. These activities create a clear introduction without placing a demanding transfer and a full sightseeing programme on the same day.
Use the next day for the Tegallalang rice terraces and a temple visit, then add a cooking class or a village experience. Keep the afternoon light and choose a relaxed travel pace with a smaller number of stops. The scenery and cultural activities work well when they are spread across separate days rather than compressed into a busy schedule.
A three day outline works for a short break: arrival and central Ubud on day one, rice terraces and a temple on day two, and a cooking class plus farewell dinner on day three. For a longer holiday, add waterfalls, galleries and nearby villages. Each day remains editable, so you can move a stop when energy or weather shapes the day.
Ubud from Adelaide
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SydneyiPhoto: Bernard Gagnon · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons
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SydneyiPhoto: Bernard Gagnon · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia CommonsMelbourneiPhoto: DXR · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsAirports at the destination
Your nonstop flight from Adelaide lands at Denpasar I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS), 29 km from the destination.
- DPSDenpasar I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport29 km to the destination, about 4 h 54 from ADL, 3,760 km of flightDirect
Best time to travel in Ubud
In Ubud, the best time for a trip is July to October, with daytime highs up to 30 °C.
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sept | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Day °C | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 29 |
| Night °C | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 24 |
| Sun h/day | 6 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 6 |
| Rain days | 28 | 26 | 26 | 21 | 15 | 12 | 8 | 5 | 6 | 10 | 20 | 27 |
Ubud through the year
October is the hottest month at 30 °C, while June drops to 27 °C. August is the driest with 5 rain days and January the wettest with 28. August brings the most sun, around 9 hours daily.
Comfortable sightseeing weather, with highs between the low twenties and about thirty degrees, comes in January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December.
- January: 28 °C, 28 rain days, 6 h of sun
- February: 28 °C, 26 rain days, 6 h of sun
- March: 28 °C, 26 rain days, 7 h of sun
- April: 28 °C, 21 rain days, 8 h of sun
- May: 28 °C, 15 rain days, 8 h of sun
- June: 27 °C, 12 rain days, 8 h of sun
- July: 27 °C, 8 rain days, 8 h of sun
- August: 27 °C, 5 rain days, 9 h of sun
- September: 28 °C, 6 rain days, 9 h of sun
- October: 30 °C, 10 rain days, 9 h of sun
- November: 30 °C, 20 rain days, 8 h of sun
- December: 29 °C, 27 rain days, 6 h of sun
Demand for Ubud through the year
Monthly search volumes put the peak for Ubud in May and the low point in December.
A day in Ubud in January
Begin with a long walk while the light is soft. Around midday it reaches 28 °C, ideal for the outdoor highlight of the day. By night it is 24 °C: a terrace dinner works.
What to pack for Ubud
For October, plan for heat: 30 °C in the day, 23 °C after dark, 10 days of rain. The packing list in your plan adjusts itself to the month and the days you pick.
- Light, breathable clothes for the day
- Sun hat and sunscreen
- A refillable water bottle
- A warm layer for the evenings
- A packable rain jacket or umbrella
- Comfortable walking shoes
- A travel adapter for your chargers
Weather in Ubud month by month
- January28 °C
- February28 °C
- March28 °C
- April28 °C
- May28 °C
- June27 °C
- July27 °C
- August27 °C
- September28 °C
- October30 °C
- November30 °C
- December29 °C
Nonstop flights in Ubud from other airports
Besides Adelaide, nonstop flights in Ubud leave from 4 other airports; the closest to Adelaide is Melbourne, with a flight time of about 5 h 36.
- ADLUbud from Adelaideabout 4 h 54 to DPS, nonstop
- MELUbud from Melbourneabout 5 h 36 to DPS, nonstop
- SYDUbud from Sydneyabout 5 h 52 to DPS, nonstop
- BNEUbud from Brisbaneabout 5 h 43 to DPS, nonstop
- PERUbud from Perthabout 3 h 33 to DPS, nonstop
Flight times estimated from the distance, nonstop routes according to OpenTravelData.
Live prices for Ubud
Stays, tours and flights for Ubud show their live price from our partners, in your currency, right below. We never estimate a price: what you see is what the partner charges today.
Planning transport and choosing a comfortable pace
Use a door to door itinerary to connect your Adelaide home, the airport, the flight and the transfer to your first stay. The plan places each day on a map with the stops pinned and each travel leg visible. This overview helps you understand how the route fits together before confirming individual bookings.
Ubud's rural sights are spread across a wider area than the town centre, so transport arrangements deserve early attention. A driver can suit a day with several stops, while a scooter suits experienced riders who understand local road conditions. Walking works well for central Ubud and some nearby places, with the rest of the day planned around suitable transport.
HolidayWow offers relaxed, balanced and packed travel paces. Choose a balanced pace for most short holidays, then make individual days lighter or fuller after reviewing the map. The plan checker reorders the day following each edit, helping each stop connect sensibly with the rest of the itinerary.
How HolidayWow builds your Bali plan
Describe the trip in one sentence or use voice input. For example, ask for a week in Ubud with a relaxed pace and a few cultural activities. The planner reads the destination, group, timing, budget and preferred style from your request, then places the plan on the map.
Each day becomes a card with its stops, route and current travel information. The side panel follows the day, stop or moment you select and makes changes through the same actions as the buttons. You can replace a stop, move it to another day or make the schedule lighter according to the holiday you want.
The plan also includes live partner prices for stays, tours, transport and flights, plus booking links in your language and Australian currency. Add a packing list, document vault, cost splitting and price watch when travelling with a group. One shared link gives everyone the same itinerary, with viewing and editing roles, comments and votes.
Ubud from Adelaide: frequently asked questions
How far is Ubud from Adelaide?
Most routes connect through Southeast Asia before reaching Bali, followed by an inland transfer to Ubud. The door to door planner brings the airport, flight and ground transfer into one map based itinerary so each part of the journey remains clear.
Which month is best for visiting Ubud from Australia?
August and September are strong choices for outdoor sightseeing, while October suits travellers who prefer the warmest conditions. The wet season brings regular rain from around November through March. Choose dates that suit Australian school holidays, then use Bali as a base for temples, food, markets and nature.
Can I build a detailed plan after finding a flight?
Yes. Start with a month, then add your dates after choosing a flight. The planner can add each day card with its weekday, current weather and live prices. Every stop remains editable, so you can adjust the route, change the pace and follow the plan checker after each adjustment.
How does HolidayWow handle an Adelaide to Ubud connection?
HolidayWow maps the full journey from your Adelaide home to the airport, flight and transfer to your first Ubud stay. Live partner links help you review current prices in Australian dollars. Keeping these elements in one plan also gives your group a shared view of the route and accommodation.
Is the HolidayWow app free for planning an Ubud trip?
The app is free to download and to plan with. It includes editable map based itineraries, travel pace controls, climate information, sharing features, packing lists and document storage. Partner links display current prices for flights, stays, tours and transport, with booking completed through the relevant partner.
More nonstop destinations from Adelaide
iPhoto: Samuel Wiki · CC BY 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsAustraliaPerth- about 3 h 02 flight
iPhoto: ChewyPineapple · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia CommonsNew ZealandAuckland- about 4 h 19 flight
Sea 15 °C in October
People's Republic of ChinaHong Kong- about 8 h 26 flight
United Arab EmiratesDubai- about 13 h 06 flight
- Sea 31 °C in October
iPhoto: Diliff · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia CommonsAustraliaSydney- about 1 h 57 flight
- Sea 19 °C in October
iPhoto: Tim J Keegan from Lake Macquarie, Australia · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Wikimedia CommonsAustraliaCanberra- about 1 h 44 flight
iPhoto: Chris Olszewski · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsAustraliaBrisbane- about 2 h 28 flight
- Sea 22 °C in October
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