Denpasar, Bali (ANTARA) – I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport in Denpasar, Bali, announced a 24-hour suspension of flight operations during Silence Day (Nyepi).”In accordance with Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) Number A0096, all regular commercial flight activities at the airport will be suspended starting March 19, 2026, at 6:00 a.m. to March 20, 2026, at 6:00 a.m.,” the airport's General Manager, Nugroho Jati, informed in a statement on Thursday (March 12).He explained that this operational closure is part of the airport's commitment to supporting and respecting Nyepi.During this period, there will be no regular flights departing or landing at I Gusti Ngurah Rai Airport.He also confirmed that all airlines had informed their passengers regarding flight schedule adjustments.According to airport data, 440 regular commercial flights will be suspended during the 24 hours of Nyepi, comprising of 231 domestic flights and 209 international flights.During this period, 19 aircraft were scheduled to remain overnight or park at I Gusti Ngurah Rai Airport.The last departing flights before the operational suspension will be on Wednesday, March 18, at 11:10 p.m. for domestic routes and on Thursday (March 19) at 1:30 a.m. for international routes.The last arrival flight will be on Wednesday, March 28, at 11:05 p.m. for domestic routes, and on Thursday (March 19) at 12:30 a.m. for international routes.”Meanwhile, the first departure flight after the reopening of operations is scheduled for Friday (March 20) at 7:00 a.m. for domestic routes and 8:15 a.m. for international routes,” Jati remarked.The first arrival flight after suspension will be at 8:20 a.m. for domestic route and 7:05 a.m. for international route, he continued.The temporary suspension of airport operations during Nyepi Day is a routine practice at I Gusti Ngurah Rai Airport, allowing Hindus in the region to solemnly observe the Catur Brata Penyepian rituals.Although flight operations have been suspended, Jati stated that several personnel will remain on duty at the airport to support emergency flight operations, such as medical flights or special flights, if necessary and with the approval of the relevant authorities.