The distance between Denpasar and Gili Air is around 110km (68 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a ferry which takes around 2h 35m.
We've found 2 different ways to get from Denpasar to Gili Air by ferry and bus. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Gili Air → Denpasar if you're planning a return trip.
Take a ferry to Nusa Penida and then to Gili Air.
Multiple ferry operators
Take the bus to Padang Bai then take a ferry to Gili Air.
Multiple operators
There are several options for getting from Denpasar to Gili Air by ferry and bus. The cheapest option is to take a ferry which costs around IDR 748,900 ($50) and will take around 2h 35m.
The distance between Denpasar and Gili Air is around 110km (68 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 100km (62 miles)
It takes around 2h 35m to get from Denpasar and Gili Air by ferry.
The quickest way to get from Denpasar to Gili Air is to take a ferry which takes around 2h 35m and will set you back approx IDR 748,900 ($50).
The cheapest way to travel between Denpasar and Gili Air is to take a ferry which will typically cost around IDR 748,900 ($50) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Denpasar and Gili Air. We recommend that you take a ferry to Nusa Penida and then to Gili Air. instead which will take 2h 35m.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Denpasar and Gili Air. We recommend that you take a ferry to Nusa Penida and then to Gili Air. instead which will take 2h 35m.
Yes there is a ferry service that runs between Denpasar and Gili Air. The ferry typically takes around 2h 35m and departs once daily.
Idola Express, Maruti Group Fast Boat, Tanis Lembongan Express, The Angkal Fastboat, Crown Fast Cruise and Gili Getaway run the ferry services between Denpasar and Gili Air. Ferries run once daily and take around 2h 35m on average but will vary depending on conditions and travel date.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Denpasar to Gili Air. We recommend that you take a ferry to Nusa Penida and then to Gili Air. instead which will take 2h 35m.
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.
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Denpasar to Gili Air. We recommend that you take a ferry to Nusa Penida and then to Gili Air. instead which will take 2h 35m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Denpasar to Gili Air is to take a ferry which takes, on average, 2h 35m and will usually cost around IDR 748,900 ($50).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Ferry | 2h 35m | IDR 748,900($50) | once daily | 110km (68 miles) |
Bus and Ferry | 4h 55m | IDR 823,790($55) | twice daily | 136km (84 miles) |
Idola Express
Maruti Group Fast Boat
Tanis Lembongan Express
The Angkal Fastboat
Crown Fast Cruise
Perama Tour
The following major airports near Gili Air offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Indonesia and internationally.