How to travel from Gili Air to Jakarta, Indonesia
The distance between Gili Air and Jakarta is around 1,093km (679 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a ferry, then take the bus and then fly which takes around 5hrs.
9 routes found
We've found 9 different ways to get from Gili Air to Jakarta by ferry, bus, plane and train. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Jakarta → Gili Air if you're planning a return trip.
Ferry and Plane
Take a ferry to Nusa Penida and then to Sanur then fly from Ngurah Rai (DPS) to Soekarno–Hatta (CGK).
- Duration5h 20m
- Flight time1h 50m
- Typical costIDR 1,153,305($77)
Multiple operators
4 similiar routes
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Ferry, Bus and Train
Take a ferry to Sanur then take the bus to Jember then take the train to Malang and then to Jatinegara.
- Duration1 day 4h
- Departsonce daily
- Typical costIDR 1,303,080($87)
Multiple operators
Ferry and Bus
Take a ferry to Padang Bai then take the bus to Jakarta Lebak Bulus Bus Station.
- Duration1 day 10h
- Departsonce daily
- Typical costIDR 1,318,060($88)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Ferry and Train
Take a ferry to Teluk Kode and then to Surabaya then take the train to Jakarta Gambir.
- Duration1 day 5h
- Departs4 times a week
- Typical costIDR 988,545($66)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Gili Air and Jakarta
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Gili Air to Jakarta by ferry, bus, plane and train. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then take the train which costs around IDR 988,545 ($66) and will take around 1 day 5h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a ferry, then take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 5hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately IDR 1,018,500 ($68).
The distance between Gili Air and Jakarta is around 1,093km (679 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,049km (652 miles)
It takes around 5hrs to get from Gili Air and Jakarta by ferry, bus and plane.
The quickest way to get from Gili Air to Jakarta is to take a ferry, then take the bus and then fly which takes around 5hrs and will set you back approx IDR 1,018,500 ($68).
The cheapest way to travel between Gili Air and Jakarta is to take a ferry and then take the train which will typically cost around IDR 988,545 ($66) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Gili Air and Jakarta. We recommend that you take a ferry to Bangsal then take the bus to Kuta Lombok Airport then fly from Lombok (LOP) to Soekarno–Hatta (CGK). instead which will take 5hrs.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Gili Air and Jakarta. We recommend that you take a ferry to Bangsal then take the bus to Kuta Lombok Airport then fly from Lombok (LOP) to Soekarno–Hatta (CGK). instead which will take 5hrs.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Gili Air to Jakarta. We recommend that you take a ferry to Bangsal then take the bus to Kuta Lombok Airport then fly from Lombok (LOP) to Soekarno–Hatta (CGK). instead which will take 5hrs.
The closest major airport to Jakarta is Halim Perdanakusuma Airport (HLP) (HLP) which is approximately 12km (8 miles) from Jakarta. Soekarno–Hatta International Airport (CGK) (CGK) and Husein Sastranegara International Airport (BDO) (BDO) 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 Jakarta. We recommend that you take a ferry to Bangsal then take the bus to Kuta Lombok Airport then fly from Lombok (LOP) to Soekarno–Hatta (CGK). instead which will take 5hrs.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Gili Air to Jakarta is to take a ferry, then take the bus and then fly which takes, on average, 5hrs and will usually cost around IDR 1,018,500 ($68).
Compare travel optionsbetween Gili Air and Jakarta
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Ferry and Plane + 4 similar | 5h 20m | IDR 1,153,305($77) | once daily | 1,132km (704 miles) |
| Ferry to Nusa Penida, plane | 5h 45m | IDR 1,048,455($70) | once daily | 1,093km (679 miles) |
| Ferry, Bus and Plane | 5hrs | IDR 1,018,500($68) | once daily | 1,192km (741 miles) |
| Ferry to Bangsal, bus and plane | 6hrs | IDR 1,362,995($90) | once daily | 1,157km (719 miles) |
| Ferry, Plane and Bus | 7h 10m | IDR 2,201,760($145) | once daily | 1,156km (719 miles) |
Ferry, Bus and Train | 1 day 4h | IDR 1,303,080($87) | once daily | 1,456km (905 miles) |
Ferry and Bus + 1 similar | 1 day 10h | IDR 1,318,060($88) | once daily | 1,318km (819 miles) |
| Ferry to Sanur, Bus | 1 day 15h | IDR 1,153,305($77) | once daily | 1,308km (813 miles) |
Ferry and Train | 1 day 5h | IDR 988,545($66) | 4 times a week | 1,215km (755 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Gili Air and Jakarta
Ferry operators
Gili public ferry
FreeBird Express
Kuda Hitam Ferry
Scoot Cruise
Eka Jaya Fastboat
Airlines
Indonesia AirAsia
Citilink Indonesia
Lion Mentari Airlines
Batik Air
Garuda Indonesia
Bus companies
Perama Tour
Citi Trans
Bali Jaya Trans
Kramat Djati
Safari Dharma Raya
Train operators
Kereta API
Airports near Jakarta
The following major airports near Jakarta offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Indonesia and internationally.
Halim Perdanakusuma Airport (HLP)
- Distance
- 12km (8 miles) from Jakarta
Soekarno–Hatta International Airport (CGK)
- Distance
- 20km (12 miles) from Jakarta
Husein Sastranegara International Airport (BDO)
- Distance
- 116km (72 miles) from Jakarta