Travellers are being warned of continuing flight disruption over the coming days after the island’s airport was closed to all air traffic.
The island’s Mount Agung finally showed the seismic power it had been threatening to unleash for several weeks.
After erupting, a huge volcanic ash cloud caked the area in dust and is expected to affect the south of the island today where the airport is located
"While these disruptions are frustrating, we will always put safety before schedule," budget carrier Jetstar said in a statement.
Officials upgraded the Volcano Observatory Notice for Aviation (VONA) to red, which is the highest warning, and said the ash cloud may reach more than 6,000 metres.
The safety exclusion zone around the peak was increased to 10 km.
The ash cloud also forced the closure of Lombok’s airport over the weekend, which lies about 70 miles southeast of the volcano.
Australia warned all citizens in or planning imminent travel to Bali to constantly check local media reports as the situation could quickly change.
