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

The distance between Gili Islands and Sultan Muhammad Kaharuddin III Airport (SWQ) is around 194km (120 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a ferry, then take the bus and then fly which takes around 3h 20m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Gili Islands 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 Islands 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).

  • Duration3h 20m
  • Flight time40min
  • Typical cost
    IDR 793,830($53)
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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.

  • Duration5h 10m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    IDR 209,690($14)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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

There are several options for getting from Gili Islands 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 209,690 ($14) and will take around 5h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a ferry, then take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately IDR 793,830 ($53).

The distance between Gili Islands and Sultan Muhammad Kaharuddin III Airport (SWQ) is around 194km (120 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 152km (95 miles)

It takes around 6h 15m to get from Gili Islands and Sultan Muhammad Kaharuddin III Airport (SWQ) by ferry, bus and car.

The quickest way to get from Gili Islands to Sultan Muhammad Kaharuddin III Airport (SWQ) is to take a ferry, then take the bus and then fly which takes around 3h 20m and will set you back approx IDR 793,830 ($53).

The cheapest way to travel between Gili Islands and Sultan Muhammad Kaharuddin III Airport (SWQ) is to take a ferry and then drive which will typically cost around IDR 209,690 ($14) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Gili Islands 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 3h 20m.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Gili Islands 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 3h 20m.

Flights and Airlines

The easiest way to get to Sultan Muhammad Kaharuddin III Airport (SWQ) from Gili Islands is to take a ferry, then take the bus and then fly which will take 3h 20m and cost around IDR 793,830 ($53).

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Gili Islands 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 3h 20m.

Drive yourself

No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Gili Islands 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 6h 15m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Gili Islands to Sultan Muhammad Kaharuddin III Airport (SWQ) is to take a ferry, then take the bus and then drive which takes, on average, 6h 15m and will usually cost around IDR 344,495 ($23).

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

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Transport options from Gili Islands to Sultan Muhammad Kaharuddin III Airport (SWQ)
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Ferry, Bus and Plane
3h 20m
IDR 793,830($53)
once daily194km (120 miles)
Ferry and Car + 1 similar
5h 10m
IDR 209,690($14)
hourly220km (137 miles)
Ferry, Bus and Car6h 15m
IDR 344,495($23)
once daily223km (139 miles)

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