How to travel from Gili Air to East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia

The distance between Gili Air and East Nusa Tenggara is around 640km (398 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a ferry and then fly which takes around 4hrs.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Gili Air to East Nusa Tenggara by ferry, bus and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out East Nusa TenggaraGili Air if you're planning a return trip.

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Ferry and Plane

Take a ferry to Nusa Penida and then to Sanur then fly from Ngurah Rai (DPS) to Labuan Bajo (LBJ).

  • Duration4hrs
  • Flight time1h 15m
  • Typical cost
    IDR 1,228,190($82)
Operated by

Multiple operators

4 similiar routes

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Ferry via Padang Bai

Take a ferry to Padang Bai, Lembar Lombok, Pelabuhan Bima then Waingapu and then to Kupang.

  • Duration3 days 4h
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    IDR 1,273,125($85)
Operated by

Multiple ferry operators

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Ferry

Take a ferry to Teluk Kode, Pelabuhan Bima then Ende and then to Kupang Ferry Terminal.

  • Duration2 days 12h
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    IDR 1,168,280($78)
Operated by

Multiple ferry operators

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Gili Air and East Nusa Tenggara

There are several options for getting from Gili Air to East Nusa Tenggara by ferry, bus and plane. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then fly which costs around IDR 898,675 ($60) and will take around 4h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a ferry and then fly and arrive in approximately 4hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately IDR 1,228,190 ($82).

The distance between Gili Air and East Nusa Tenggara is around 640km (398 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 508km (316 miles)

It takes around 4h 35m to get from Gili Air and East Nusa Tenggara by ferry, bus and plane.

The quickest way to get from Gili Air to East Nusa Tenggara is to take a ferry and then fly which takes around 4hrs and will set you back approx IDR 1,228,190 ($82).

The cheapest way to travel between Gili Air and East Nusa Tenggara is to take a ferry and then fly which will typically cost around IDR 898,675 ($60) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Gili Air and East Nusa Tenggara. We recommend that you take a ferry to Nusa Penida and then to Sanur then fly from Ngurah Rai (DPS) to Labuan Bajo (LBJ). instead which will take 4hrs.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Gili Air and East Nusa Tenggara. We recommend that you take a ferry to Nusa Penida and then to Sanur then fly from Ngurah Rai (DPS) to Labuan Bajo (LBJ). instead which will take 4hrs.

Ferry/Boat travel

Yes there is a ferry service that runs between Gili Air and East Nusa Tenggara. The ferry typically takes around 2 days 12h and departs once a week.

Bluewater Express, Pelni, Eka Jaya Fastboat, Gili Gili Fast Boat and ASDP Indonesia Ferry run the ferry services between Gili Air and East Nusa Tenggara. Ferries run once a week and take around 2 days 12h on average but will vary depending on conditions and travel date.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Gili Air to East Nusa Tenggara. We recommend that you take a ferry to Bangsal then take the bus to Kuta Lombok Airport then fly from Lombok (LOP) to Labuan Bajo (LBJ). instead which will take 4h 35m.

The closest major airport to East Nusa Tenggara is Bajawa Soa Airport (BJW) (BJW) which is approximately 43km (27 miles) from East Nusa Tenggara. Komodo Airport (LBJ) (LBJ) and Sultan Hasanuddin International Airport (UPG) (UPG) 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 Gili Air to East Nusa Tenggara. We recommend that you take a ferry to Bangsal then take the bus to Kuta Lombok Airport then fly from Lombok (LOP) to Labuan Bajo (LBJ). instead which will take 4h 35m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Gili Air to East Nusa Tenggara is to take a ferry, then take the bus and then fly which takes, on average, 4h 35m and will usually cost around IDR 1,842,290 ($125).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Gili Air and East Nusa Tenggara

Transport options from Gili Air to East Nusa Tenggara
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Ferry and Plane + 4 similar
4hrs
IDR 1,228,190($82)
once daily640km (398 miles)
Ferry to Nusa Penida, plane4h 15m
IDR 898,675($60)
once daily698km (434 miles)
Ferry to Nusa Penida, plane4h 15m
IDR 1,108,370($74)
once daily902km (560 miles)
Ferry to Nusa Penida, plane4h 45m
IDR 1,452,860($95)
once daily1,077km (669 miles)
Ferry, Bus and Plane4h 35m
IDR 1,842,290($125)
once daily703km (437 miles)
Ferry via Padang Bai
3 days 4h
IDR 1,273,125($85)
once a week1,153km (716 miles)
Ferry
2 days 12h
IDR 1,168,280($78)
once a week1,135km (705 miles)

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Airports near East Nusa Tenggara

The following major airports near East Nusa Tenggara offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Indonesia and internationally.

BJW
Bajawa Soa Airport (BJW)
Domestic Airport
Distance
43km (27 miles) from East Nusa Tenggara
LBJ
Komodo Airport (LBJ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
89km (56 miles) from East Nusa Tenggara
UPG
Sultan Hasanuddin International Airport (UPG)
International Airport
Distance
408km (254 miles) from East Nusa Tenggara