How to travel from Gili Air to Uluwatu, Indonesia

The distance between Gili Air and Uluwatu is around 135km (84 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a ferry which takes around 2h 45m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Gili Air to Uluwatu by ferry, bus and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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

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Ferry

Take a ferry to Nusa Penida and then to Sanur.

  • Duration2h 45m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    IDR 584,140($39)
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Multiple ferry operators

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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 Ngurah Rai (DPS).

  • Duration3h 25m
  • Flight time40min
  • Typical cost
    IDR 883,700($59)
Operated by

Multiple operators

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Gili Air and Uluwatu

There are several options for getting from Gili Air to Uluwatu by ferry, bus and plane. The cheapest option is to take a ferry which costs around IDR 584,140 ($39) and will take around 2h 45m.

The distance between Gili Air and Uluwatu is around 135km (84 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 121km (75 miles)

It takes around 2h 45m to get from Gili Air and Uluwatu by ferry.

The quickest way to get from Gili Air to Uluwatu is to take a ferry which takes around 2h 45m and will set you back approx IDR 584,140 ($39).

The cheapest way to travel between Gili Air and Uluwatu is to take a ferry which will typically cost around IDR 584,140 ($39) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Gili Air and Uluwatu. We recommend that you take a ferry to Nusa Penida and then to Sanur. instead which will take 2h 45m.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Gili Air and Uluwatu. We recommend that you take a ferry to Nusa Penida and then to Sanur. instead which will take 2h 45m.

Ferry/Boat travel

Yes there is a ferry service that runs between Gili Air and Uluwatu. The ferry typically takes around 2h 45m 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 Uluwatu. Ferries run once daily and take around 2h 45m 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 Uluwatu. We recommend that you take a ferry to Bangsal then take the bus to Kuta Lombok Airport then fly from Lombok (LOP) to Ngurah Rai (DPS). instead which will take 3h 25m.

The closest major airport to Uluwatu is Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS) (DPS) which is approximately 13km (8 miles) from Uluwatu. 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 Uluwatu. We recommend that you take a ferry to Nusa Penida and then to Sanur. instead which will take 2h 45m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Gili Air to Uluwatu is to take a ferry which takes, on average, 2h 45m and will usually cost around IDR 584,140 ($39).

How do I get from Gili Air to Uluwatu

Compare travel optionsbetween Gili Air and Uluwatu

Transport options from Gili Air to Uluwatu
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Ferry + 2 similar
2h 45m
IDR 584,140($39)
once daily135km (84 miles)
Ferry to Sanur5h 40m
IDR 973,565($65)
once daily135km (84 miles)
Ferry and Bus5h 15m
IDR 1,048,455($70)
once daily147km (91 miles)
Ferry, Bus and Plane
3h 25m
IDR 883,700($59)
once daily204km (127 miles)

Top Carriersoperating between Gili Air and Uluwatu

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Airports near Uluwatu

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

DPS
Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS)
International Airport
Distance
13km (8 miles) from Uluwatu
BWX
Blimbingsari Airport (BWX)
Domestic Airport
Distance
100km (62 miles) from Uluwatu
LOP
Zainuddin Abdul Madjid International Airport (LOP)
International Airport
Distance
131km (81 miles) from Uluwatu