Bali to Gili Air
How do I get from Bali Denpasar Airport to Gili Air?
The last boat from Bali to Gili Air departs at 12:15 PM from Padang Bai harbour. Please note it takes between 1 hr 45 mins and 2 hours 15 mins to get to Padang Bai from the airport. Therefore, if your flight arrives after 07:30AM we recommend booking a hotel for the night in South Bali, then getting an early fast boat to Gili Air the next day.
Gili Air
Gili Air the closest Gili island to Lombok, and the most popular after Gili Trawangan. It has a perfect balance of great places to stay, things to do, restaurants and bars while offering more peace and quiet than Gili T. The East side of the island boasts spectacular views of distant Mt. Rinjani in Lombok, especially at sunrise. The island is surrounded by beautiful clear water teeming with life. Since it's been gaining popularity in recent years, all fast boat services from Bali to the Gili islands have Gili Air as one of the stops (usually right after Gili T). When arriving by fast boat to Gili Air, most passengers disembark at the dedicated jetty in the harbour area. However, please be aware sometimes the boat arrives at the beach, so prepare to dip your toes in the water! Check out our Gili Air guide for the best things to see and do on the island.
Our best fast boat to Gili Air:
Gili Gili fast boat
Gili Gili is a fast boat operator that offers a daily departure from Padang Bai on Bali to Gili Air, Gili Trawangan and Lombok. A second high season departure in the afternoon is available usually from June to September. From Padang Bai the boat departs at 08:30, arriving at Gili Trawangan at 10:00, Gili Air at 10:35 and Lombok (Bangsal harbour) at 10:50, followed by a return trip from Gili Air to Bali.
Gili Gili have a fleet of well designed, modern and comfortable fast boats, more boat info can be found further down the page.
Padang Bai to Gili Air
Gili Gili departs from Padang Bai in East Bali. It is also the best place to depart from Ubud to Gili Air. The travel time by sea from Padang Bai to Gili Air is approximately 2 hours.
Gili Gili fast boat propose shuttle pick-up and return to your hotel or villa in Bali from Kuta, Legian, Seminyak, Sanur, Nusa Dua, Jimbaran Central, Canggu Central, Padang Padang, Balangan, Uluwatu, Labuan Sait, Pandawa, Pecatu, Denpasar, Berawa, Echo Beach, Batu Bolong, Ubud Central, Melayang, Sebali, Keliki, Laplapan, Petulu, Pejeng, Tegallalang - before Puri Gangga Resort, Pererenan, Seseh, Hanging Garden Ubud - Buahan, Sebatu, Tegallalang - Puri Gangga Resort onward.
They also propose private transfers from/to: Candidasa, Sengkidu, Manggis, Taro, Payangan, Mambal, Abiansemal, Tirta Gangga, Sidemen, Tulamben, Amed, Tanah Lot, Kubu, Lovina, Munduk, Pemuteran.
Pick up time for Padang Bai departures is approx 2-3 hours before departure time, but the exact time depends on your pick up location and will be confirmed once you have booked.
Harbour Location
On the map you can see the departure location in Padang Bai, East Bali. For check-in, please proceed directly to their office near Serangan 1 Homestay. On Gili Trawangan you will arrive and depart from Ocean 2 Restaurant and Bungalow, next to Manta Dive, on Gili Air from the Harbour Of Gili Air and on Lombok from Bangsal Harbor in Pemenang, North Lombok.
Luggage allowance: The maximum allowance per passenger is 2 pieces of luggage with a total weight of 25kg. Excess luggage will be charged extra.
Departure
Distance
Arrival
Departing
Arrival
Days of
Operation
point Bali:
to Kuta:
Departing
at:
Stopping
at:
Time:
at:
Stopping
at:
Time:
Baggage
limits:
Approx
Ticket Price
Every day
All - Year
Padang Bai
90 mins
08:30
Gili T
Gili Air
Lombok
(Bangsal)
10:00
10:35
10:50
10:30
10:45
11:00
Bali
(Padang Bai)
12:30
25kg per
person
€33.00
€66.00 rtn
Padang Bai
90 mins
13:30
15:00
15:35
15:50
15:30
15:45
16:00
17:30
25kg per
person
View maps of all fast boat routes and compare their schedules here.
Gili Gili cancellation & amendment policy
- For bookings of more than 6 pax:
- for cancellation made less than 24 hours prior to boat departure or for no show, the full ticket price will be charged.
- for cancellations made 24 to 48 hours prior to travel, you will receive a 50% refund minus a 10% cancellation fee.
- for cancellations made more than 48 hours prior to travel, you will receive a full refund minus a 10% cancellation fee.
- For bookings off less than 6 pax:
- for cancellation made less than 24 hours prior to boat departure or for no show, the full ticket price will be charged.
- for cancellations made 24 to 48 hours prior to travel, you will receive a 25% refund minus a 10% cancellation fee.
- for cancellations made more than 48 hours prior to travel, you will receive a full refund minus a 10% cancellation fee.
Fast boat features of the Gili Gili III
- Seat capacity 78 (reclining seats)
- Life rafts (for 78 pax + 30% more)
- Life Jackets for all passengers and crew
- 4 throw rings
- EPIRB
- GPS system
- Marine VHF ship to shore radio
- full set of distress flares
- First Aid
- Electric flushing Toilet
- Suzuki engine 5 x 250HP
- Spacious sundeck on roof
Fast boat features Gili Gili II
- Seat capacity 36 (reclining seats)
- 40 life rafts, x4 life rings
- Life Jackets for all passengers and crew
- x2 life raft
- EPIRB
- GPS systemt
- Marine VHF ship to shore radio
- full set of distress flares
- First Aid
- Electric flushing Toilet
- x4 SUZUKI 250HP engines (total 1000hp)
- Spacious sundeck on roof
- 21" LCD TV
Fast boat features - Gili Gili I
- Seat capacity 30 (reclining seats)
- Life Jackets for all passengers and crew
- 40 life rafts, x4 life rings
- x2 life raft
- full set of distress flares
- EPIRB
- Marine VHF ship to shore radio
- First Aid
- GPS system
- x3 SUZUKI 300HP engines (total 900hp)
- Electric flushing Toilet
- Spacious sundeck on roof
- 21" LCD TV