Airport Transfer to Capella Ubud from Bali Airport (DPS)

A private transfer from Bali Airport (DPS) to Capella Ubud in Keliki, just north of Ubud, is a fixed IDR 2,445,000 (~$150) for up to four guests — about 90 minutes to just over two hours across 37 km, with meet & greet and tolls included. A fair premium private rate here is around IDR 2,445,000; Grab or an airport counter taxi quotes IDR 350,000–600,000 but rarely serves the long, late-arriving Ubud run reliably.

How much is an airport transfer to Capella Ubud?

Capella Ubud sits in the Ubud pricing zone, so the transfer is billed as one fixed fare per vehicle — not per person and not on a meter. You pay the same price whether you land at midday or midnight (a small IDR 82,000 / $5 surcharge applies between 22:00 and 05:00), and the quote already covers the Bali Mandara toll, parking, a bottle of water, and an English-speaking chauffeur waiting inside the arrivals hall with your name on a board.

Here is the full 2026 price ladder from DPS to Capella Ubud by vehicle. Prices are shown in rupiah with the US-dollar equivalent in brackets.

Every fare above includes the same essentials: a nameboard meet & greet, live flight tracking so we adjust to delays, tolls and parking, air-conditioning, and bottled water. Return the same trip and we take 5% off the round-trip total; an extra stop (a Tegallalang rice-terrace photo, a supermarket run) is a flat IDR 163,000 ($10). Card payment adds 3%; cancel free up to 24 hours before pickup.

How far is Capella Ubud from Bali Airport?

Capella Ubud is roughly 37 km from the terminal, but the number that matters is time, not distance. Realistically the drive runs 90 minutes to a little over two hours. The route climbs north through Sanur bypass and Sukawati, then threads the busy heart of Ubud before turning onto the quieter Tegallalang and Keliki lanes. Ubud town traffic is the wildcard — a wet-season afternoon or a ceremony procession can add half an hour on its own.

Because Capella sits in Keliki village north of central Ubud, the final approach is a narrow rural road, not a wide resort boulevard. A driver who has run the route before knows exactly where to turn; a ride-hail app pin frequently drops you at the wrong lane entrance. We build the buffer into the plan so an evening arrival still reaches the resort in good time rather than circling in the dark.

Where we drop you at Capella Ubud

Your chauffeur takes you all the way to the resort’s arrival pavilion at the top of the Wos River valley — not to a distant car park or the village junction. Capella Ubud is a tented camp designed by Bill Bensley, and the entrance sits off Jalan Raya Dalem in Banjar Triwangsa, Keliki. We coordinate the final stretch so the handover to the resort’s own buggy or greeter is seamless, and we help with every bag from car door to lobby.

Why private beats Grab for this run

The airport-to-Ubud corridor is exactly where ride-hail apps struggle. Drivers often decline the long fare, cancel when your flight lands late, or will not wait while you clear immigration and collect luggage. There is no nameboard, no flight tracking, and no help with a loaded trolley through a crowded terminal.

A fixed private transfer removes all of that. Your driver is already inside arrivals holding your name before you reach the doors, the price is locked in rupiah regardless of surge or hour, and the vehicle is sized for real luggage rather than a compact hatchback. For a two-hour journey to a remote luxury resort, that reliability is the whole point. If you want the numbers side by side, our Bali airport to Ubud transfer page breaks down every option, and the full 2026 price list covers every zone on the island.

Which vehicle should you choose?

Two travellers with a couple of suitcases are perfectly comfortable in the Standard Innova. Families or anyone carrying golf clubs, surfboards, or a pram should step up to the Hyundai Staria or the Toyota Alphard, where the third row folds flat for real cargo space. Couples arriving for a honeymoon at Capella often choose the Mercedes S-Class to start the trip the way the resort intends. During Bali’s peak windows — Christmas, New Year, the July–August high season — pair any vehicle with our airport VIP fast-track so you skip the immigration queue and reach the car sooner. See our other resort transfers and the full Bali airport hotel transfer hub if you are staying more than one place.

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WhatsApp +62 811 2859 0000 to book   or reserve online through our booking form, or email [email protected]. Heading back? We run the Ubud to airport return on the same fixed pricing.

Frequently asked questions

How far is Capella Ubud from Bali airport?

Capella Ubud is about 37 km north of Ngurah Rai (DPS), which is a 90-minute to two-hour drive depending on Ubud town traffic. The resort sits in Keliki village, a little beyond central Ubud, so allow the upper end of that range for evening arrivals.

How much is a taxi from the airport to Capella Ubud?

Our fixed private transfer is IDR 2,445,000 (~$150) in a Standard car for up to four guests, all-in with meet & greet and tolls. An airport counter taxi typically quotes IDR 500,000–650,000 without those extras, while ride-hail apps show IDR 350,000–600,000 but often will not accept or wait for the long Ubud run.

Do you drop off inside the Capella Ubud resort?

Yes. Your chauffeur drives all the way to the resort’s arrival pavilion off Jalan Raya Dalem in Keliki and helps with your luggage, rather than leaving you at the village junction. We coordinate the final narrow lane so the handover to Capella’s own greeting team is smooth.

Can you fit a family with luggage?

Yes. The Hyundai Staria (up to 6) and Toyota Alphard (up to 5) both have a folding rear row for full-size suitcases, prams, or sports gear on the two-hour drive. Tell us your bag count when booking and we size the vehicle correctly.