Rice terraces, warm sea and volcano sunrises, while London waits for spring.
China Southern flies from London Gatwick to Bali from £447 return, with one stop in Guangzhou each way. The dates fall in late February and March 2027, and a checked bag is included.
✈️ The Deal
- From: London Gatwick, United Kingdom
- To: Bali (Denpasar), Indonesia
- Airline: China Southern
- Stops: 1 stop each way (Guangzhou)
- Price: £447 - £450 return
- When: February - March 2027
Example dates:
22/02/2027 - 11/03/2027
26/02/2027 - 11/03/2027
01/03/2027 - 11/03/2027
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You leave Gatwick at 09:50, stop for 12h30 in Guangzhou and land in Bali at 23:25 the next day. The flight home leaves Bali at 08:35, stops for 11h30 in Guangzhou and lands at Gatwick at 06:30 the next morning. Both stops are long enough for an evening in the city.
💰 How far does your money go?
A pint in a London pub costs about £7. In Bali, a nasi goreng in a local warung costs £1.30-1.80, a large Bintang beer £2 and a fresh coconut under £1. A one-hour Balinese massage costs about £7, and renting a scooter around £4.50 a day.
☀️ The Weather
Late February and March are the end of the wet season in Bali. Expect hot, humid days of 30-31°C, nights around 24°C and a sea at 29°C. Afternoon showers are common but short, and they get rarer through March, when the island is quieter and greener than in summer.
🏨 Where to Stay
Split your trip between the hills and the coast.
Surya Shanti Villa Sidemen · 9.3/10 · From £27/night
Simple bungalows facing rice terraces and Mount Agung, in Bali's quietest valley.
Munduk Moding Plantation Nature Resort · 9.6/10 · From £86/night
A coffee plantation in the northern highlands with an infinity pool above the clouds.
Alila Villas Uluwatu · 9.1/10 · From £530/night
Clifftop villas with private pools over the Indian Ocean, for the last nights of the trip.
⏱️ Making the most of your layover in Guangzhou
The stops in Guangzhou Baiyun last 12h30 on the way out and 11h30 on the way back. UK passport holders can currently enter China visa-free for short stays, but check the rules before you fly, and be back at the airport at least 3 hours before your next flight. Metro line 3 reaches the city centre in about 45 minutes.
Canton Tower: Views over the whole city from the 450-metre tower, with the bubble tram ride around the top.
Pearl River night cruise: The skyline and the bridges lit up at night, with the Canton Tower light show.
Historic Canton walking tour: Old temples, arcaded streets and dim sum in the old city with a local guide.
If you'd rather rest:
Pullman Guangzhou Baiyun Airport · 8.5/10 · From £74/night
Connected to the terminal, for a shower and a proper sleep without leaving the airport.
🎯 What to Do
Bali is temples and volcanoes inland, surf and sunsets on the coast.
Mount Batur sunrise hike: A night climb up an active volcano to watch the sun rise over Lake Batur, with breakfast at the top.
Uluwatu Temple and Kecak dance: A clifftop temple at sunset, followed by the fire dance on the edge of the ocean.
Ayung River rafting: White water through the jungle gorges near Ubud, with lunch included.
Surf lesson in Uluwatu: A beginner or intermediate lesson on the Bukit peninsula, with board and instructor.
🗺️ Where to Go From Here
Bali is the start of a trip around Indonesia.
Nusa Penida: Cliffs, manta rays and Kelingking Beach, about 45 minutes by fast boat.
Lombok and the Gili Islands: Quiet beaches and turtles, about 2 hours by fast boat or 40 minutes by air. Search flights
Labuan Bajo: The gateway to Komodo National Park and its dragons, about 1h15 by air. Search flights
Yogyakarta: The temples of Borobudur and Prambanan, about 1h15 by air. Search flights
£447 return to Bali with a bag included and two evenings in Guangzhou on the way. Book the late-February dates first.
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