How to travel from Gili Air to Sultan Muhammad Kaharuddin III Airport (SWQ), Indonesia

The distance between Gili Air and Sultan Muhammad Kaharuddin III Airport (SWQ) is around 191km (119 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a ferry, then take the bus and then fly which takes around 3hrs.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Gili Air to Sultan Muhammad Kaharuddin III Airport (SWQ) by ferry, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out Sultan Muhammad Kaharuddin III Airport (SWQ)Gili Air if you're planning a return trip.

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Ferry, Bus and Plane

Take a ferry to Bangsal then take the bus to Kuta Lombok Airport then fly from Lombok (LOP) to Sumbawa (SWQ).

  • Duration3hrs
  • Flight time40min
  • Typical cost
    IDR 778,855($52)
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Ferry and Car

Take a ferry to Bangsal then drive to Kayangan then take a ferry to Poto Tano then drive to Sultan Muhammad Kaharuddin III Airport.

  • Duration4h 55m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    IDR 194,715($13)
Operated by

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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Gili Air and Sultan Muhammad Kaharuddin III Airport (SWQ)

There are several options for getting from Gili Air to Sultan Muhammad Kaharuddin III Airport (SWQ) by ferry, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then drive which costs around IDR 194,715 ($13) and will take around 4h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a ferry, then take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 3hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately IDR 778,855 ($52).

The distance between Gili Air and Sultan Muhammad Kaharuddin III Airport (SWQ) is around 191km (119 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 147km (92 miles)

It takes around 6hrs to get from Gili Air and Sultan Muhammad Kaharuddin III Airport (SWQ) by ferry, bus and car.

The quickest way to get from Gili Air to Sultan Muhammad Kaharuddin III Airport (SWQ) is to take a ferry, then take the bus and then fly which takes around 3hrs and will set you back approx IDR 778,855 ($52).

The cheapest way to travel between Gili Air and Sultan Muhammad Kaharuddin III Airport (SWQ) is to take a ferry and then drive which will typically cost around IDR 194,715 ($13) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Gili Air and Sultan Muhammad Kaharuddin III Airport (SWQ). We recommend that you take a ferry to Bangsal then take the bus to Kuta Lombok Airport then fly from Lombok (LOP) to Sumbawa (SWQ). instead which will take 3hrs.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Gili Air and Sultan Muhammad Kaharuddin III Airport (SWQ). We recommend that you take a ferry to Bangsal then take the bus to Kuta Lombok Airport then fly from Lombok (LOP) to Sumbawa (SWQ). instead which will take 3hrs.

Flights and Airlines

The easiest way to get to Sultan Muhammad Kaharuddin III Airport (SWQ) from Gili Air is to take a ferry, then take the bus and then fly which will take 3hrs and cost around IDR 778,855 ($52).

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Gili Air to Sultan Muhammad Kaharuddin III Airport (SWQ). We recommend that you take a ferry to Bangsal then take the bus to Kuta Lombok Airport then fly from Lombok (LOP) to Sumbawa (SWQ). instead which will take 3hrs.

Drive yourself

No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Gili Air to Sultan Muhammad Kaharuddin III Airport (SWQ). We recommend that you take a ferry to Bangsal then take the bus to Tetebatu then take a ferry to Poto Tano then drive to Sultan Muhammad Kaharuddin III Airport. instead which will take 6hrs.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Gili Air to Sultan Muhammad Kaharuddin III Airport (SWQ) is to take a ferry, then take the bus and then drive which takes, on average, 6hrs and will usually cost around IDR 329,515 ($22).

How do I get from Gili Air to Sultan Muhammad Kaharuddin III Airport (SWQ)

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Transport options from Gili Air to Sultan Muhammad Kaharuddin III Airport (SWQ)
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Ferry, Bus and Plane
3hrs
IDR 778,855($52)
once daily191km (119 miles)
Ferry and Car + 1 similar
4h 55m
IDR 194,715($13)
hourly218km (135 miles)
Ferry, Bus and Car6hrs
IDR 329,515($22)
once daily220km (137 miles)

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