How to Fly to Bali on Points from India: 3 Routes That Cost Almost Nothing
Three ways to reach Bali from India using points instead of cash: KrisFlyer via Singapore from 12,500 miles one way, IndiGo nonstops on BluChips, and Air India from Delhi.
4 min read · Published 13 November 2026 · Checked
Short answer
Short answer: The cheapest points route to Bali from India is through Singapore on KrisFlyer. Scoot from Chennai to Singapore (8,000 miles) plus Scoot from Singapore to Bali (4,500 miles) comes to 12,500 miles one way, plus taxes. From Delhi, Mumbai or Bengaluru on Singapore Airlines, it's 19,000 + 8,000 = 27,000 miles. If you have IndiGo BluChips, IndiGo flies nonstop from Bengaluru and Mumbai. Air India flies nonstop from Delhi.
Route 1: KrisFlyer via Singapore (best value for most people)
KrisFlyer Saver one-way prices, as of late October 2026:
| Leg | Airline | Economy | Business |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delhi / Mumbai / Bengaluru / Chennai → Singapore | Singapore Airlines | 19,000 | 45,000 |
| Chennai → Singapore | Scoot | 8,000 | n/a |
| Singapore → Bali | Singapore Airlines | 8,000 | 22,000 |
| Singapore → Bali | Scoot | 4,500 | n/a |
Example totals (one way, booked as two separate awards):
- Budget: Chennai → Singapore → Bali on Scoot: 12,500 miles
- Comfort: Delhi → Singapore → Bali on Singapore Airlines: 27,000 miles (54,000 return)
- Splurge: business class on Singapore Airlines: 67,000 miles one way
How to get the miles:
- HDFC Infinia / Diners Black: transfer 1:1 to KrisFlyer.
- Axis Atlas: transfer 1:2. The Group A cap of 30,000 EDGE Miles a year gives you up to 60,000 KrisFlyer miles, enough for a Delhi–Bali economy return.
Watch out for:
- Separate tickets. Two awards booked separately aren't protected if the first flight is late. Leave a long gap, or spend a night in Singapore and enjoy the stopover.
- Scoot extras. Scoot charges separately for bags, seats and meals.
- Taxes and fees are paid in cash on every award.
- Bundled pricing. KrisFlyer prices some through-routings differently from the two legs added up. Search both ways.
Route 2: IndiGo nonstop on BluChips
- IndiGo flies daily nonstop from Bengaluru (since March 2024) and from Mumbai (since October 2025).
- BluChips work on IndiGo-operated flights. Taxes are paid in cash, and the minimum redemption is 500 BluChips.
- Run the value test: (cash fare − cash payable) ÷ BluChips. Redeem if it's ₹0.50 or more per BluChip. See our BluChip guide.
- Illustration only: at ₹0.45 per BluChip, a ₹15,000 one-way fare would need about 33,000 BluChips. That's realistic for frequent IndiGo flyers, a stretch for everyone else.
Route 3: Air India from Delhi on Maharaja Club points
- Air India's own site lists nonstop flights to Bali from Delhi.
- After its April 2026 overhaul, Air India prices Southeast Asia economy awards from 12,000 points. Check whether Delhi–Bali shows at that level for your dates.
- Points come in from Axis Atlas at 1:2 (Group A since September 2026), HDFC at 2:1, or by flying Air India.
Your stay in Bali on points
Accor has a large Bali portfolio: Sofitel, Pullman, Novotel, Mövenpick, and luxury Fairmont and Raffles properties. Accor points are worth €0.02 each, about ₹2, with no blackout dates. Feed them from HSBC TravelOne at 1:1. See How to stay at a 5-star hotel for free.
A sample "almost free" Bali week (illustration)
| Item | Points | Cash |
|---|---|---|
| Delhi ⇄ Singapore ⇄ Bali, Singapore Airlines economy | 54,000 KrisFlyer | Taxes and fees |
| 5 nights, mid-range Accor hotel | Depends on the cash rate (₹2 per point) | ₹0 if fully covered |
| Visa, food, transfers | n/a | Your own budget |
The flights and hotel can cost close to nothing in cash. Visa fees, taxes, food and transfers won't. That's why we say "almost free."
FAQ
Can I really fly to Bali for free? The fare part can be paid entirely with points. You'll still pay taxes and fees in cash, plus anything extra on low-cost carriers.
Which Indian cities fly nonstop to Bali? IndiGo flies from Bengaluru and Mumbai. Air India lists nonstops from Delhi. Other cities connect via Singapore, Kuala Lumpur or Bangkok.
What's the best card for a Bali trip on points? For flights, HDFC Infinia (1:1 to KrisFlyer) or Axis Atlas (1:2, within caps). For hotels, HSBC TravelOne (1:1 to Accor).
Award prices are from Mainly Miles' KrisFlyer table (rates updated 28 October 2026) and AwardWallet's April 2026 report on Air India. Availability is limited and prices change. Check before transferring points, because transfers can't be undone.
Sources: Mainly Miles: KrisFlyer award prices by route · IndiGo: direct flights to Bali (Bengaluru) · Travel Trade Journal: IndiGo Mumbai–Bali · Air India: flights to Bali · AwardWallet: Air India award changes · Magnify: Axis EDGE partners · CardAdvisor: HDFC transfers
Written by
PerkNavigate Editorial Team
Figures checked on 13 November 2026. Point values change; confirm in the programme's own app before you transfer or redeem. Not financial advice (disclaimer).