How to travel from Gili Islands to Padang, Indonesia
The distance between Gili Islands and Padang is around 2,047km (1,272 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a ferry, then take the bus and then fly which takes around 7hrs.
3 routes found
We've found 3 different ways to get from Gili Islands to Padang 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 Padang → Gili Islands if you're planning a return trip.
Ferry, Bus and Plane
Take a ferry to Bangsal then take the bus to Kuta Lombok Airport then fly from Lombok (LOP) to Minangkabau (PDG).
- Duration7hrs
- Flight time3h 45m
- Typical costIDR 2,186,780($145)
Multiple operators
Ferry and Plane
Take a ferry to Sanur then fly from Ngurah Rai (DPS) to Minangkabau (PDG).
- Duration8h 45m
- Flight time3h 35m
- Typical costIDR 2,441,405($165)
Multiple operators
Ferry to Sanur, bus and plane
Take a ferry to Sanur then take the bus to Gilimanuk then take a ferry to Ketapang then fly from Banyuwangi International (BWX) to Minangkabau (PDG).
- Duration12h 5m
- Flight time3h 25m
- Typical costIDR 2,696,030($180)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Gili Islands and Padang
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Gili Islands to Padang by ferry, bus and plane. The cheapest option is to take a ferry, then take the bus and then fly which costs around IDR 2,186,780 ($145) and will take around 7hrs.
The distance between Gili Islands and Padang is around 2,047km (1,272 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,922km (1,194 miles)
It takes around 7hrs to get from Gili Islands and Padang by ferry, bus and plane.
The quickest way to get from Gili Islands to Padang is to take a ferry, then take the bus and then fly which takes around 7hrs and will set you back approx IDR 2,186,780 ($145).
The cheapest way to travel between Gili Islands and Padang is to take a ferry, then take the bus and then fly which will typically cost around IDR 2,186,780 ($145) for a standard one-way ticket.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Gili Islands to Padang. We recommend that you take a ferry to Bangsal then take the bus to Kuta Lombok Airport then fly from Lombok (LOP) to Minangkabau (PDG). instead which will take 7hrs.
The closest major airport to Padang is Minangkabau International Airport (PDG) (PDG) which is approximately 18km (11 miles) from Padang. Sultan Syarif Kasim II Airport (PKU) (PKU) and Ferdinand Lumban Tobing Airport (FLZ) (FLZ) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Drive yourself
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Gili Islands to Padang is to take a ferry, then take the bus and then fly which takes, on average, 7hrs and will usually cost around IDR 2,186,780 ($145).
Compare travel optionsbetween Gili Islands and Padang
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Ferry, Bus and Plane | 7hrs | IDR 2,186,780($145) | once daily | 2,114km (1,313 miles) |
Ferry and Plane | 8h 45m | IDR 2,441,405($165) | once daily | 2,047km (1,272 miles) |
Ferry to Sanur, bus and plane | 12h 5m | IDR 2,696,030($180) | once daily | 2,093km (1,300 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Gili Islands and Padang
Airlines
Lion Mentari Airlines
Batik Air
Garuda Indonesia
PT. Sriwijaya Air
Citilink Indonesia
Ferry operators
Gili public ferry
Scoot Cruise
Eka Jaya Fastboat
ASDP Indonesia Ferry
Bus companies
Perama Tour
Airports near Padang
The following major airports near Padang offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Indonesia and internationally.
Minangkabau International Airport (PDG)
- Distance
- 18km (11 miles) from Padang
Sultan Syarif Kasim II Airport (PKU)
- Distance
- 196km (122 miles) from Padang
Ferdinand Lumban Tobing Airport (FLZ)
- Distance
- 321km (199 miles) from Padang