The distance between Gili Air and Flores is around 734km (456 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a ferry and then fly which takes around 5h 5m.
We've found 5 different ways to get from Gili Air to Flores by ferry, bus, plane and taxi. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Flores → Gili Air if you're planning a return trip.
Take a ferry to Nusa Penida and then to Sanur then fly from Ngurah Rai (DPS) to Ende (ENE).
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Take a ferry to Teluk Kode then Pelabuhan Bima and then to Ende.
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There are several options for getting from Gili Air to Flores by ferry, bus, plane and taxi. The cheapest option is to take a ferry which costs around IDR 1,003,525 ($67) and will take around 2 days 9h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a ferry and then fly and arrive in approximately 5h 5m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately IDR 1,602,640 ($105).
The distance between Gili Air and Flores is around 734km (456 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 497km (309 miles)
It takes around 2 days 9h to get from Gili Air and Flores by ferry.
The quickest way to get from Gili Air to Flores is to take a ferry and then fly which takes around 5h 5m and will set you back approx IDR 1,602,640 ($105).
The cheapest way to travel between Gili Air and Flores is to take a ferry which will typically cost around IDR 1,003,525 ($67) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Gili Air and Flores. We recommend that you take a ferry to Nusa Penida and then to Sanur then fly from Ngurah Rai (DPS) to Ende (ENE). instead which will take 5h 5m.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Gili Air and Flores. We recommend that you take a ferry to Nusa Penida and then to Sanur then fly from Ngurah Rai (DPS) to Ende (ENE). instead which will take 5h 5m.
Yes there is a ferry service that runs between Gili Air and Flores. The ferry typically takes around 2 days 9h and departs once a week.
Bluewater Express and Pelni run the ferry services between Gili Air and Flores. Ferries run once a week and take around 2 days 9h on average but will vary depending on conditions and travel date.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Gili Air to Flores. 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) then take a taxi to Jaong. instead which will take 6h 5m.
The closest major airport to Flores is Bajawa Soa Airport (BJW) (BJW) which is approximately 55km (34 miles) from Flores. 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.
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Gili Air to Flores. We recommend that you take a ferry to Teluk Kode then Pelabuhan Bima and then to Ende. instead which will take 2 days 9h.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Gili Air to Flores is to take a ferry which takes, on average, 2 days 9h and will usually cost around IDR 1,003,525 ($67).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Ferry and Plane + 3 similar | 5h 5m | IDR 1,602,640($105) | once daily | 839km (521 miles) |
Ferry, Plane and Taxi | 5h 35m | IDR 1,827,310($120) | once daily | 734km (456 miles) |
Ferry to Nusa Penida, plane and taxi | 6h 25m | IDR 1,977,090($130) | once daily | 1,042km (648 miles) |
Ferry, Bus, Plane and Taxi | 6h 5m | IDR 2,441,405($165) | once daily | 798km (496 miles) |
Ferry | 2 days 9h | IDR 1,003,525($67) | once a week | 866km (538 miles) |
Bluewater Express
Pelni
Gili public ferry
FreeBird Express
Kuda Hitam Ferry
Wings Air
Batik Air
Citilink Indonesia
Indonesia AirAsia
NAM Air
Perama Tour
The following major airports near Flores offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Indonesia and internationally.