How to travel from Bontang to Gili Islands, Indonesia
The distance between Bontang and Gili Islands is around 1,498km (931 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi, then fly and then take a ferry which takes around 6h 55m.
5 routes found
We've found 5 different ways to get from Bontang to Gili Islands 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 Islands → 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 Meno.
- Duration6h 55m
- Flight time2h 40m
- Typical costIDR 3,355,060($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 Meno.
- 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 Meno.
- 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 Islands
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Bontang to Gili Islands 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 2,276,650 ($150) 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 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately IDR 3,355,060 ($225).
The distance between Bontang and Gili Islands is around 1,498km (931 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 956km (594 miles)
It takes around 6h 55m to get from Bontang and Gili Islands by taxi, plane and ferry.
The quickest way to get from Bontang to Gili Islands is to take a taxi, then fly and then take a ferry which takes around 6h 55m and will set you back approx IDR 3,355,060 ($225).
The cheapest way to travel between Bontang and Gili Islands is to take a taxi, then take the bus, then take a ferry and then take the train which will typically cost around IDR 2,276,650 ($150) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Bontang and Gili Islands. 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 Meno. instead which will take 6h 55m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Bontang and Gili Islands. 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 Meno. instead which will take 6h 55m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Bontang to Gili Islands. 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 Meno. instead which will take 6h 55m.
The closest major airport to Gili Islands is Zainuddin Abdul Madjid International Airport (LOP) (LOP) which is approximately 53km (33 miles) from Gili Islands. 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 Islands. 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 Meno. instead which will take 6h 55m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bontang to Gili Islands is to take a taxi, then fly and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 6h 55m and will usually cost around IDR 3,355,060 ($225).
Compare travel optionsbetween Bontang and Gili Islands
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Taxi, Plane and Ferry + 1 similar | 6h 55m | IDR 3,355,060($225) | once daily | 1,498km (931 miles) |
| Taxi, Bus, Plane and Ferry | 10h 5m | IDR 4,807,925($320) | once daily | 1,535km (954 miles) |
Taxi to Samarinda, bus and ferry | 3 days 22h | IDR 70,336,475($4,695) | once a week | 1,857km (1,154 miles) |
Taxi, Bus and Ferry + 1 similar | 2 days | IDR 70,531,190($4,710) | once a week | 1,911km (1,188 miles) |
| Taxi, Bus, Ferry and Train | 1 day 23h | IDR 2,276,650($150) | once a week | 1,927km (1,198 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Bontang and Gili Islands
Ferry operators
Gili public ferry
Scoot Cruise
Pelni
Eka Jaya Fastboat
ASDP Indonesia Ferry
Train operators
Kereta API
Bus companies
Cendana Mitra Perkasa
Jahe Raya
Bali Jaya Trans
Gunung Harta
Airlines
Lion Mentari Airlines
Batik Air
Citilink Indonesia
Airports near Gili Islands
The following major airports near Gili Islands offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Indonesia and internationally.
Zainuddin Abdul Madjid International Airport (LOP)
- Distance
- 53km (33 miles) from Gili Islands
Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS)
- Distance
- 105km (65 miles) from Gili Islands
Sultan Muhammad Kaharuddin III Airport (SWQ)
- Distance
- 152km (95 miles) from Gili Islands