Getting To Gili Air
From Bali
Getting There
Your Way To Gili Air from Bali
Gili Air is the closest island of the three Gili Islands to Lombok. It is just off Lombok’s Northwestern Coastline
By Fast Boat from Bali
Most fast boats depart from Padang Bai (East Bali), Serangan (South Bali) or Amed (North East Bali). Which port you choose depends on your preference (longer trip by boat or car) and, of course, where you are staying in Bali. Some companies have a free hotel transfer to / from Bali's main tourist areas in the ticket price included and at the other you can purchase the transfer at an additional charge. Tickets can be purchased online at the official website of the boat company or at an online travel agent. It is also no problem to buy tickets during your stay in Bali.
Harbour Serangan
Serangan is the name of a port that is located about 20 minutes away from some of the famous tourist destinations located in the southern part of Bali island, including Kuta, Legian, Seminyak, Jimbaran and Nusa Dua.
Gili Getaway: http://giligetaway.com/
Bluewater Express: https://bluewater-express.com/
Harbour Sanur
Sanur is located in South Bali.
Scoot Fast Cruise http://www.scootcruise.com/
Harbour Padang Bai
Padang Bai is not only a fishing village located on the east side of Bali. It is also the main port to cross to Lombok or Gili Islands. The fast boats head directly to the Gili Islands, while the slow ferry arrives at Lembar port on the southwest side of Lombok.
Eka Jaya Fast Boat: https://baliekajaya.com/
Bluewater Express: https://bluewater-express.com/
and many more like Golden Queen, Wahana Gili Ocean, Ostina Fastboat
Harbour Amed
Amed is located on northeast side of Bali. From there you have the shortest crossing to the Gili Islands. Since this port is less busy due to its location, the boats are much smaller and usually do not offer the same comfort as the large boats departing Padang Bai.
There is currently no boat
Freebird Express: http://freebird-express.com/
Harbour Nusa Lemborgan / Nusa Penida
Scoot Fast Cruise http://www.scootcruise.com/
Mahi Mahi Dewata/ Caspla (Nusa Penida)
D'Prabu Boat (Nusa Penida)
By flight to Lombok International Airport (LOP)
The airport is in central Lombok and you need a 50-kilometer drive (around 90 minutes) and a 10-minute speedboat ride to arrive on Gili Air.
https://lombok-airport.co.id/en
You still have not booked a flight to Lombok yet?
We highly recommend you
Garuda Indonesia: https://www.garuda-indonesia.com/
Other Airline
Lion Air / Wing Air: https://www.lionair.co.id/
Super Air Jet: https://www.superairjet.com/en/index.php
Citilink https://www.citilink.co.id/
AirAsia https://www.airasia.com/
Online Travel Agencies
In the past, some of our guests had problems booking directly with certain airlines with their international credit cards. Most of the time, however, it is easy to do with online travel agencies like:
https://www.tiket.com/
https://www.traveloka.com/
https://www.nusatrip.com/
How to reach us from Lombok International Airport (LOP)
Airport transfer
We offer a comfortable and easy all-in-one transfer service from/to Lombok International Airport (LOP) with our air-conditioned car and speedboat transfer (more informations here).
Would you like to organize your journey yourself?
Then you have the following options:
Taxi: There are numerous agencies offering rides on the way to the exit. These providers are licensed by the airport. Private drivers like from the app Grab cannot enter the airport area and you will meet them on the way to the parking lot.
Airport Bus: The official bus between the airport and Bangsal is operated by DAMRI. The departure times and prices can be viewed on the DAMRI app.
How else can you reach us from Bali
Helicopter
There is a helicopter service between Bali and Gili Islands. For more information check the website of Air Bali. https://airbali.com/
Car Ferry - Public Ferry Service
From Padang Bai (East Bali) to Lembar (West Lombok)
The car ferry operates several times a day. The crossing takes 4 -6 hours. Tickets can be purchased at the ferry terminal. Public ferries provide services for both passengers and vehicles. From Lembar you need to take a taxi to Bangsal harbor for your final crossing to Gili Air.