How to travel from Gili Air to Sanur, Indonesia

The distance between Gili Air and Sanur is around 100km (62 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a ferry which takes around 2h 15m.

2 routes found

We've found 2 different ways to get from Gili Air to Sanur by ferry. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out SanurGili Air if you're planning a return trip.

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Ferry

Take a ferry to Nusa Penida and then to Sanur.

  • Duration2h 15m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    IDR 179,735($12)
Operated by

Multiple ferry operators

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Ferry to Sanur

Take a ferry to Sanur.

  • Duration4h 15m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    IDR 614,095($41)
Operated by

Scoot Cruise

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Gili Air and Sanur

There are several options for getting from Gili Air to Sanur by ferry. The cheapest option is to take a ferry which costs around IDR 179,735 ($12) and will take around 2h 15m.

The distance between Gili Air and Sanur is around 100km (62 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 98km (61 miles)

It takes around 2h 15m to get from Gili Air and Sanur by ferry.

The quickest way to get from Gili Air to Sanur is to take a ferry which takes around 2h 15m and will set you back approx IDR 179,735 ($12).

The cheapest way to travel between Gili Air and Sanur is to take a ferry which will typically cost around IDR 179,735 ($12) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Gili Air and Sanur. We recommend that you take a ferry to Nusa Penida and then to Sanur. instead which will take 2h 15m.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Gili Air and Sanur. We recommend that you take a ferry to Nusa Penida and then to Sanur. instead which will take 2h 15m.

Ferry/Boat travel

Yes there is a ferry service that runs between Gili Air and Sanur. The ferry typically takes around 2h 15m 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 Sanur. Ferries run once daily and take around 2h 15m 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 Sanur. We recommend that you take a ferry to Nusa Penida and then to Sanur. instead which will take 2h 15m.

The closest major airport to Sanur is Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS) (DPS) which is approximately 12km (8 miles) from Sanur. Blimbingsari Airport (BWX) (BWX) and Zainuddin Abdul Madjid International Airport (LOP) (LOP) 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 Sanur. We recommend that you take a ferry to Nusa Penida and then to Sanur. instead which will take 2h 15m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Gili Air to Sanur is to take a ferry which takes, on average, 2h 15m and will usually cost around IDR 179,735 ($12).

How do I get from Gili Air to Sanur

Compare travel optionsbetween Gili Air and Sanur

Transport options from Gili Air to Sanur
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Ferry
2h 15m
IDR 179,735($12)
once daily101km (63 miles)
Ferry to Sanur
4h 15m
IDR 614,095($41)
once daily100km (62 miles)

Top Carriersoperating between Gili Air and Sanur

Ferry operators

Airports near Sanur

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

DPS
Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS)
International Airport
Distance
12km (8 miles) from Sanur
BWX
Blimbingsari Airport (BWX)
Domestic Airport
Distance
109km (68 miles) from Sanur
LOP
Zainuddin Abdul Madjid International Airport (LOP)
International Airport
Distance
112km (70 miles) from Sanur