How to travel from Gili Air to Samarinda, Indonesia
The distance between Gili Air and Samarinda is around 1,086km (675 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a ferry, then take the bus, then fly and then take a taxi which takes around 6h 35m.
6 routes found
We've found 6 different ways to get from Gili Air to Samarinda by ferry, plane, taxi and bus. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Samarinda → Gili Air if you're planning a return trip.
Ferry and Plane
Take a ferry to Sanur then fly from Ngurah Rai (DPS) to APT Pranoto (AAP).
- Duration8h 10m
- Flight time4hrs
- Typical costIDR 5,556,820($370)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Ferry to Bangsal, bus
Take a ferry to Bangsal then Surabaya and then to Balikpapan then take the bus to Samarinda.
- Duration2 days 5h
- Departsonce a week
- Typical costIDR 748,900($50)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Ferry and Bus
Take a ferry to Padang Bai then take the bus to Kantor Surabaya Peneleh then take a ferry to Balikpapan then take the bus to Samarinda.
- Duration1 day 23h
- Departsonce a week
- Typical costIDR 1,392,950($95)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Gili Air and Samarinda
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Gili Air to Samarinda by ferry, plane, taxi and bus. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then take the bus which costs around IDR 748,900 ($50) and will take around 2 days 5h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a ferry, then take the bus, then fly and then take a taxi and arrive in approximately 6h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately IDR 3,624,665 ($240).
The distance between Gili Air and Samarinda is around 1,086km (675 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 881km (548 miles)
It takes around 6h 55m to get from Gili Air and Samarinda by ferry, plane and taxi.
The quickest way to get from Gili Air to Samarinda is to take a ferry, then take the bus, then fly and then take a taxi which takes around 6h 35m and will set you back approx IDR 3,624,665 ($240).
The cheapest way to travel between Gili Air and Samarinda is to take a ferry and then take the bus which will typically cost around IDR 748,900 ($50) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Gili Air and Samarinda. We recommend that you take a ferry to Bangsal then take the bus to Kuta Lombok Airport then fly from Lombok (LOP) to Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman (BPN) then take a taxi to Samarinda. instead which will take 6h 35m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Gili Air and Samarinda. We recommend that you take a ferry to Bangsal then take the bus to Kuta Lombok Airport then fly from Lombok (LOP) to Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman (BPN) then take a taxi to Samarinda. instead which will take 6h 35m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Gili Air to Samarinda. We recommend that you take a ferry to Sanur then fly from Ngurah Rai (DPS) to Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman (BPN) then take a taxi to Samarinda. instead which will take 6h 55m.
The closest major airport to Samarinda is Samarinda International Airport (AAP) (AAP) which is approximately 19km (12 miles) from Samarinda. Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman Airport (BPN) (BPN) and Kalimarau Airport (BEJ) (BEJ) 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 Samarinda. We recommend that you take a ferry to Sanur then fly from Ngurah Rai (DPS) to Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman (BPN) then take a taxi to Samarinda. instead which will take 6h 55m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Gili Air to Samarinda is to take a ferry, then fly and then take a taxi which takes, on average, 6h 55m and will usually cost around IDR 4,343,605 ($290).
Compare travel optionsbetween Gili Air and Samarinda
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Ferry and Plane + 2 similar | 8h 10m | IDR 5,556,820($370) | once daily | 2,460km (1,529 miles) |
| Ferry, Plane and Taxi | 6h 55m | IDR 4,343,605($290) | once daily | 1,086km (675 miles) |
| Ferry, Bus, Plane and Taxi | 6h 35m | IDR 3,624,665($240) | once daily | 1,409km (875 miles) |
Ferry to Bangsal, bus + 1 similar | 2 days 5h | IDR 748,900($50) | once a week | 1,736km (1,079 miles) |
| Ferry to Padang Bai, bus | 3 days 20h | IDR 1,273,125($85) | once a week | 1,744km (1,084 miles) |
Ferry and Bus | 1 day 23h | IDR 1,392,950($95) | once a week | 1,798km (1,117 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Gili Air and Samarinda
Ferry operators
Scoot Cruise
Gili public ferry
Eka Jaya Fastboat
Bluewater Express
FreeBird Express
Airlines
Lion Mentari Airlines
Citilink Indonesia
Batik Air
Super Air Jet
Bus companies
Gunung Harta
Jahe Raya
Cendana Mitra Perkasa
Airports near Samarinda
The following major airports near Samarinda offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Indonesia and internationally.
Samarinda International Airport (AAP)
- Distance
- 19km (12 miles) from Samarinda
Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman Airport (BPN)
- Distance
- 88km (55 miles) from Samarinda
Kalimarau Airport (BEJ)
- Distance
- 297km (185 miles) from Samarinda