The distance between Gili Air and Canggu is around 118km (73 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a ferry which takes around 2h 35m.
We've found 3 different ways to get from Gili Air to Canggu 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 Canggu → Gili Air if you're planning a return trip.
Take a ferry to Nusa Penida and then to Sanur.
Multiple ferry operators
Take a ferry to Sanur.
Scoot Cruise
Take a ferry to Padang Bai then take the bus to Kuta.
Multiple operators
There are several options for getting from Gili Air to Canggu by ferry and bus. The cheapest option is to take a ferry which costs around IDR 389,425 ($26) and will take around 2h 35m.
The distance between Gili Air and Canggu is around 118km (73 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 412km (256 miles)
It takes around 2h 35m to get from Gili Air and Canggu by ferry.
The quickest way to get from Gili Air to Canggu is to take a ferry which takes around 2h 35m and will set you back approx IDR 389,425 ($26).
The cheapest way to travel between Gili Air and Canggu is to take a ferry which will typically cost around IDR 389,425 ($26) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Gili Air and Canggu. We recommend that you take a ferry to Nusa Penida and then to Sanur. instead which will take 2h 35m.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Gili Air and Canggu. We recommend that you take a ferry to Nusa Penida and then to Sanur. instead which will take 2h 35m.
Yes there is a ferry service that runs between Gili Air and Canggu. The ferry typically takes around 2h 35m and departs once daily.
Gili Getaway, Idola Express, Tanis Lembongan Express, Maruti Group Fast Boat, The Angkal Fastboat, Crown Fast Cruise and Scoot Cruise run the ferry services between Gili Air and Canggu. 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 Gili Air to Canggu. We recommend that you take a ferry to Nusa Penida and then to Sanur. instead which will take 2h 35m.
The closest major airport to Canggu is Juanda International Airport (SUB) (SUB) which is approximately 37km (23 miles) from Canggu. Abdul Rachman Saleh Airport (MLG) (MLG) and Adisumarmo International Airport (SOC) (SOC) 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 Gili Air to Canggu. We recommend that you take a ferry to Nusa Penida and then to Sanur. instead which will take 2h 35m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Gili Air to Canggu is to take a ferry which takes, on average, 2h 35m and will usually cost around IDR 389,425 ($26).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Ferry | 2h 35m | IDR 389,425($26) | once daily | 119km (74 miles) |
Ferry to Sanur | 4h 35m | IDR 823,790($55) | once daily | 118km (73 miles) |
Ferry and Bus | 4h 30m | IDR 958,590($64) | once daily | 138km (86 miles) |
Gili Getaway
Idola Express
Tanis Lembongan Express
Maruti Group Fast Boat
The Angkal Fastboat
Perama Tour
The following major airports near Canggu offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Indonesia and internationally.