The distance between Gili Islands and Balikpapan is around 989km (615 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a ferry, then take the bus and then fly which takes around 5h 35m.
We've found 5 different ways to get from Gili Islands to Balikpapan 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 Balikpapan → Gili Islands if you're planning a return trip.
Take a ferry to Sanur then fly from Ngurah Rai (DPS) to Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman (BPN).
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Take a ferry to Bangsal then Surabaya and then to Balikpapan.
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There are several options for getting from Gili Islands to Balikpapan by ferry, bus and plane. The cheapest option is to take a ferry which costs around IDR 644,050 ($43) and will take around 2 days 2h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a ferry, then take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 5h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately IDR 2,980,615 ($200).
The distance between Gili Islands and Balikpapan is around 989km (615 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 796km (495 miles)
It takes around 5h 35m to get from Gili Islands and Balikpapan by ferry, bus and plane.
The quickest way to get from Gili Islands to Balikpapan is to take a ferry, then take the bus and then fly which takes around 5h 35m and will set you back approx IDR 2,980,615 ($200).
The cheapest way to travel between Gili Islands and Balikpapan is to take a ferry which will typically cost around IDR 644,050 ($43) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Gili Islands and Balikpapan. 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). instead which will take 5h 35m.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Gili Islands and Balikpapan. 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). instead which will take 5h 35m.
Yes there is a ferry service that runs between Gili Islands and Balikpapan. The ferry typically takes around 2 days 2h and departs once a week.
Gili public ferry, Eka Jaya Fastboat, Scoot Cruise, ASDP Indonesia Ferry and Pelni run the ferry services between Gili Islands and Balikpapan. Ferries run once a week and take around 2 days 2h on average but will vary depending on conditions and travel date.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Gili Islands to Balikpapan. 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). instead which will take 5h 35m.
The closest major airport to Balikpapan is Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman Airport (BPN) (BPN) which is approximately 5km (3 miles) from Balikpapan. Samarinda International Airport (AAP) (AAP) and Gusti Syamsir Alam Airport (KBU) (KBU) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Gili Islands to Balikpapan. 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). instead which will take 5h 35m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Gili Islands to Balikpapan is to take a ferry, then take the bus and then fly which takes, on average, 5h 35m and will usually cost around IDR 2,980,615 ($200).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Ferry and Plane + 1 similar | 6h 10m | IDR 3,684,575($245) | once daily | 989km (615 miles) |
Ferry, Bus and Plane | 5h 35m | IDR 2,980,615($200) | once daily | 1,307km (812 miles) |
Ferry + 2 similar | 2 days 2h | IDR 644,050($43) | once a week | 1,615km (1,004 miles) |
Ferry via Padang Bai | 3 days 18h | IDR 1,078,415($72) | once a week | 1,624km (1,009 miles) |
Ferry and Bus | 1 day 22h | IDR 1,362,995($90) | once a week | 1,697km (1,055 miles) |
Gili public ferry
Eka Jaya Fastboat
Scoot Cruise
Pelni
ASDP Indonesia Ferry
Lion Mentari Airlines
Batik Air
Super Air Jet
Citilink Indonesia
Perama Tour
Gunung Harta
Dunia mas
The following major airports near Balikpapan offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Indonesia and internationally.