How to travel from Gili Islands to Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS), Indonesia

The distance between Gili Islands and Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS) is around 116km (72 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a ferry and then take the bus which takes around 4h 25m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Gili Islands to Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS) by ferry and bus. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS)Gili Islands if you're planning a return trip.

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Ferry and Bus

Take a ferry to Padang Bai then take the bus to Denpasar Airport.

  • Duration4h 30m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    IDR 763,875($51)
Operated by

Multiple operators

💰 Cheapest
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Ferry

Take a ferry to Sanur.

  • Duration4h 30m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    IDR 584,140($39)
Operated by

Scoot Cruise

🚀 Fastest
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Ferry to Gili Trawangan (Station), bus

Take a ferry to Gili Trawangan (Station) and then to Amed then take the bus to Denpasar Airport.

  • Duration4h 25m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    IDR 868,720($58)
Operated by

Multiple operators

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Gili Islands and Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS)

There are several options for getting from Gili Islands to Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS) by ferry and bus. The cheapest option is to take a ferry which costs around IDR 584,140 ($39) and will take around 4h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a ferry and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 4h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately IDR 868,720 ($58).

The distance between Gili Islands and Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS) is around 116km (72 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 105km (65 miles)

It takes around 4h 30m to get from Gili Islands and Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS) by ferry and bus.

The quickest way to get from Gili Islands to Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS) is to take a ferry and then take the bus which takes around 4h 25m and will set you back approx IDR 868,720 ($58).

The cheapest way to travel between Gili Islands and Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS) 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 Islands and Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS). We recommend that you take a ferry to Gili Trawangan (Station) and then to Amed then take the bus to Denpasar Airport. instead which will take 4h 25m.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Gili Islands and Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS). We recommend that you take a ferry to Gili Trawangan (Station) and then to Amed then take the bus to Denpasar Airport. instead which will take 4h 25m.

Ferry/Boat travel

Yes there is a ferry service that runs between Gili Islands and Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS). The ferry typically takes around 4h 30m and departs once daily.

Scoot Cruise run the ferry services between Gili Islands and Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS). Ferries run once daily and take around 4h 30m on average but will vary depending on conditions and travel date.

Flights and Airlines

The easiest way to get to Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS) from Gili Islands is to take a ferry and then take the bus which will take 4h 25m and cost around IDR 868,720 ($58).

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Gili Islands to Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS). We recommend that you take a ferry to Padang Bai then take the bus to Denpasar Airport. instead which will take 4h 30m.

Drive yourself

No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Gili Islands to Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS). We recommend that you take a ferry to Padang Bai then take the bus to Denpasar Airport. instead which will take 4h 30m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Gili Islands to Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS) is to take a ferry and then take the bus which takes, on average, 4h 30m and will usually cost around IDR 763,875 ($51).

How do I get from Gili Islands to Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS)

Compare travel optionsbetween Gili Islands and Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS)

Transport options from Gili Islands to Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS)
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Ferry and Bus
4h 30m
IDR 763,875($51)
once daily146km (91 miles)
Ferry
4h 30m
IDR 584,140($39)
once daily116km (72 miles)
Ferry to Gili Trawangan (Station), bus
4h 25m
IDR 868,720($58)
once daily164km (102 miles)

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