How to travel from Bontang to Gili Air, Indonesia
The distance between Bontang and Gili Air is around 1,495km (929 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi, then fly and then take a ferry which takes around 6h 40m.
5 routes found
We've found 5 different ways to get from Bontang to Gili Air by taxi, plane, ferry, bus and train. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Gili Air → Bontang if you're planning a return trip.
Taxi, Plane and Ferry
Take a taxi to APT Pranoto (AAP) then fly from APT Pranoto (AAP) to Lombok (LOP) then take a ferry to Gili Air.
- Duration6h 40m
- Flight time2h 40m
- Typical costIDR 3,340,085($225)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Taxi to Samarinda, bus and ferry
Take a taxi to Samarinda then take the bus to Balikpapan then take a ferry to Makassar, Lembar then Padang Bai Bali and then to Gili Air.
- Duration3 days 22h
- Departsonce a week
- Typical costIDR 70,336,475($4,695)
Multiple operators
Taxi, Bus and Ferry
Take a taxi to Samarinda then take the bus to Balikpapan then take a ferry to Surabaya - Tanjung Perak Port then take the bus to Terminal Mengwi then take a ferry to Gili Air.
- Duration2 days
- Departsonce a week
- Typical costIDR 70,531,190($4,710)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Bontang and Gili Air
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Bontang to Gili Air by taxi, plane, ferry, bus and train. The cheapest option is to take a taxi, then take the bus, then take a ferry and then take the train which costs around IDR 2,411,450 ($160) and will take around 1 day 23h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi, then fly and then take a ferry and arrive in approximately 6h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately IDR 3,340,085 ($225).
The distance between Bontang and Gili Air is around 1,495km (929 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 956km (594 miles)
It takes around 6h 40m to get from Bontang and Gili Air by taxi, plane and ferry.
The quickest way to get from Bontang to Gili Air is to take a taxi, then fly and then take a ferry which takes around 6h 40m and will set you back approx IDR 3,340,085 ($225).
The cheapest way to travel between Bontang and Gili Air is to take a taxi, then take the bus, then take a ferry and then take the train which will typically cost around IDR 2,411,450 ($160) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Bontang and Gili Air. We recommend that you take a taxi to APT Pranoto (AAP) then fly from APT Pranoto (AAP) to Lombok (LOP) then take a ferry to Gili Air. instead which will take 6h 40m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Bontang and Gili Air. We recommend that you take a taxi to APT Pranoto (AAP) then fly from APT Pranoto (AAP) to Lombok (LOP) then take a ferry to Gili Air. instead which will take 6h 40m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Bontang to Gili Air. We recommend that you take a taxi to APT Pranoto (AAP) then fly from APT Pranoto (AAP) to Lombok (LOP) then take a ferry to Gili Air. instead which will take 6h 40m.
The closest major airport to Gili Air is Zainuddin Abdul Madjid International Airport (LOP) (LOP) which is approximately 50km (31 miles) from Gili Air. Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS) (DPS) and Sultan Muhammad Kaharuddin III Airport (SWQ) (SWQ) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Drive yourself
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Bontang to Gili Air. We recommend that you take a taxi to APT Pranoto (AAP) then fly from APT Pranoto (AAP) to Lombok (LOP) then take a ferry to Gili Air. instead which will take 6h 40m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bontang to Gili Air is to take a taxi, then fly and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 6h 40m and will usually cost around IDR 3,340,085 ($225).
Compare travel optionsbetween Bontang and Gili Air
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Taxi, Plane and Ferry + 1 similar | 6h 40m | IDR 3,340,085($225) | once daily | 1,495km (929 miles) |
| Taxi, Bus, Plane and Ferry | 9h 50m | IDR 4,792,945($320) | once daily | 1,532km (952 miles) |
Taxi to Samarinda, bus and ferry | 3 days 22h | IDR 70,336,475($4,695) | once a week | 1,860km (1,156 miles) |
Taxi, Bus and Ferry + 1 similar | 2 days | IDR 70,531,190($4,710) | once a week | 1,914km (1,189 miles) |
| Taxi, Bus, Ferry and Train | 1 day 23h | IDR 2,411,450($160) | once a week | 1,941km (1,206 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Bontang and Gili Air
Ferry operators
Gili public ferry
Scoot Cruise
Pelni
Gili Getaway
Eka Jaya Fastboat
Bus companies
Cendana Mitra Perkasa
Jahe Raya
Bali Jaya Trans
Gunung Harta
Airlines
Lion Mentari Airlines
Batik Air
Citilink Indonesia
Train operators
Kereta API
Airports near Gili Air
The following major airports near Gili Air offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Indonesia and internationally.
Zainuddin Abdul Madjid International Airport (LOP)
- Distance
- 50km (31 miles) from Gili Air
Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS)
- Distance
- 109km (68 miles) from Gili Air
Sultan Muhammad Kaharuddin III Airport (SWQ)
- Distance
- 147km (92 miles) from Gili Air