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Bali to Gili Air

The fast boat services from Bali to Gili Air depart from Serangan, Padang Bai and Amed in Bali. We suggest choosing your departure harbour based on your pick-up location. Blue Water Express, Eka Jaya and Gili Getaway depart from Serangan in South Bali, while Gili Gili, Eka Jaya and Blue Water Express offer Padang Bai departures (east Bali).

If you're staying in Ubud or Candidasa a Padang Bai departure is recommended with Gili Gili, Eka Jaya or Blue Water Express. They all offer a direct route to the Gili Islands of which Gili Air is often the second stop. If you're staying in the North of Bali around the Amed or Tulamben area we recommend a departure from Amed to Gili with Freebird Express.

How do I get from Bali Denpasar Airport to Gili Air?

If your flight arrival time at Denpasar Airport is no later than 8:00AM, you can catch a boat to Gili Air from Serangan harbour, which is 30 minutes away from the airport. You should allow 90 minutes to 2 hours to get trough Customs and Immigration at the airport. And it takes on average 30mins to get from the airport to Serangan harbor (via the toll road). In high season it may take slightly longer (up to 40 min).

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.

boat Bali to Gili Air

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.

from Bali to Gili Air

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.

Gili Gili fast boat to gili air

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.

Padang Bai harbour to gili air

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.

Days of Operation	Departure point Bali:	Distance to Kuta:	Departing at:	Stopping at:	Arrival Time:	Departing at:	Stopping at:	Arrival Time:	Baggage limits:	Approx Ticket Price
Every day	Padang Bai	90 mins	08:30	Gili T Gili Air Bangsal	10:00 10:35 10:50	10:30 10:45 11:00	Padang Bai	12:30	25kg per person	€33.00 €66.00 rtn

Days of Operation	Departure point Bali:	Distance to Kuta:	Departing at:	Stopping at:	Arrival Time:	Departing at:	Stopping at:	Arrival Time:	Baggage limits:	Approx Ticket Price
Every day	Padang Bai	90 mins	08:30	Gili T Gili Meno Gili Air Bangsal	10:00 10:35 10:50 11:05	10:30 10:45 11:00 11:15	Padang Bai	12:45	20kg per person	€31.50 €62.00 rtn
Every day	Bangsal Gili Air Gili T		10:30 10:45 11:00	Penida	12:30	13:00	Gili T Gili Air Bangsal	14:30 14:45 15:00	20kg per person	€31.50 €62.00 rtn

Days of Operation	Departure point Bali:	Distance to Kuta:	Departing at:	Stopping at:	Arrival Time:	Departing at:	Stopping at:	Arrival Time:	Baggage limits:	Approx Ticket Price
Every day	Padang Bai	90 mins	08:30	Gili T Gili Meno Gili Air Bangsal	10:00 10:35 10:50 11:05	10:30 10:45 11:00 11:15	Padang Bai	12:45	20kg per person	€31.50 €62.00 rtn
Every day	Padang Bai	90 mins	13:30	Gili T Gili Air Bangsal	15:00 15:35 15:50	15:30 15:45 16:00	Padang Bai	17:30	20kg per person	€31.50 €62.00 rtn
Every day	Bangsal Gili Air Gili T		10:30 10:45 11:00	Penida	12:30	13:00	Gili T Gili Air Bangsal	14:30 14:45 15:00	20kg per person	€31.50 €62.00 rtn

Days of Operation	Departure point Bali:	Distance to Kuta:	Departing at:	Stopping at:	Arrival Time:	Departing at:	Stopping at:	Arrival Time:	Baggage limits:	Approx Ticket Price
Every day	Padang Bai	90 mins	10:00	Gili T Gili Meno Gili Air Bangsal	11:30 12:05 12:20 12:35	12:00 12:15 12:30 12:45	Padang Bai	14:15	20kg per person	€31.50 €62.00 rtn
Every day	Bangsal Gili Air Gili T		10:30 10:45 11:00	Penida	12:30	13:00	Gili T Gili Air Bangsal	14:30 14:45 15:00	20kg per person	€31.50 €62.00 rtn

Days of Operation	Departure point Bali:	Distance to Kuta:	Departing at:	Stopping at:	Arrival Time:	Departing at:	Stopping at:	Arrival Time:	Baggage limits:	Approx Ticket Price
Every day	Padang Bai	90 mins	08:30	Gili T Gili Meno Gili Air Bangsal	10:00 10:35 10:50 11:05	10:30 10:45 11:00 11:15	Padang Bai	12:45	20kg per person	€31.50 €62.00 rtn

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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.