How to travel from Gili Islands to Tanjung Pandan, Indonesia

The distance between Gili Islands and Tanjung Pandan is around 1,518km (943 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a ferry, then take the bus and then fly which takes around 6hrs.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Gili Islands to Tanjung Pandan by ferry, bus, plane and train. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out Tanjung PandanGili Islands if you're planning a return trip.

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Ferry and Plane

Take a ferry to Sanur then fly from Ngurah Rai (DPS) to Tanjung Pandan (TJQ).

  • Duration7h 35m
  • Flight time3hrs
  • Typical cost
    IDR 3,265,195($220)
Operated by

Multiple operators

1 similiar route

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Ferry, Bus and Train

Take a ferry to Sanur then take the bus to Jember then take the train to Bangil and then to Jatinegara then take a ferry to Tanjung Pandan.

  • Duration1 day 22h
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    IDR 1,572,685($105)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Ferry

Take a ferry to Padang Bai, Lembar Lombok, Surabaya then Tanjung Priok and then to Tanjung Pandan.

  • Duration2 days 22h
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    IDR 1,078,415($72)
Operated by

Multiple ferry operators

1 similiar route

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Ferry and Train

Take a ferry to Bangsal and then to Surabaya then take the train to Jakarta Gambir then take a ferry to Tanjung Pandan.

  • Duration2 days 2h
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    IDR 659,030($44)
Operated by

Multiple operators

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Gili Islands and Tanjung Pandan

There are several options for getting from Gili Islands to Tanjung Pandan by ferry, bus, plane and train. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then take the train which costs around IDR 659,030 ($44) 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 6hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately IDR 3,160,350 ($210).

The distance between Gili Islands and Tanjung Pandan is around 1,518km (943 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,117km (694 miles)

It takes around 6hrs to get from Gili Islands and Tanjung Pandan by ferry, bus and plane.

The quickest way to get from Gili Islands to Tanjung Pandan is to take a ferry, then take the bus and then fly which takes around 6hrs and will set you back approx IDR 3,160,350 ($210).

The cheapest way to travel between Gili Islands and Tanjung Pandan is to take a ferry and then take the train which will typically cost around IDR 659,030 ($44) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Gili Islands and Tanjung Pandan. We recommend that you take a ferry to Bangsal then take the bus to Kuta Lombok Airport then fly from Lombok (LOP) to Tanjung Pandan (TJQ). instead which will take 6hrs.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Gili Islands and Tanjung Pandan. We recommend that you take a ferry to Bangsal then take the bus to Kuta Lombok Airport then fly from Lombok (LOP) to Tanjung Pandan (TJQ). instead which will take 6hrs.

Ferry/Boat travel

Yes there is a ferry service that runs between Gili Islands and Tanjung Pandan. The ferry typically takes around 2 days 22h and departs once a week.

Eka Jaya Fastboat, ASDP Indonesia Ferry and Pelni run the ferry services between Gili Islands and Tanjung Pandan. Ferries run once a week and take around 2 days 22h 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 Islands to Tanjung Pandan. We recommend that you take a ferry to Bangsal then take the bus to Kuta Lombok Airport then fly from Lombok (LOP) to Tanjung Pandan (TJQ). instead which will take 6hrs.

The closest major airport to Tanjung Pandan is Bulutumbang Airport (TJQ) (TJQ) which is approximately 11km (7 miles) from Tanjung Pandan. Depati Amir Airport (PGK) (PGK) and Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II International Airport (PLM) (PLM) 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 Islands to Tanjung Pandan. We recommend that you take a ferry to Bangsal then take the bus to Kuta Lombok Airport then fly from Lombok (LOP) to Tanjung Pandan (TJQ). instead which will take 6hrs.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Gili Islands to Tanjung Pandan is to take a ferry, then take the bus and then fly which takes, on average, 6hrs and will usually cost around IDR 3,160,350 ($210).

How do I get from Gili Islands to Tanjung Pandan

Compare travel optionsbetween Gili Islands and Tanjung Pandan

Transport options from Gili Islands to Tanjung Pandan
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Ferry and Plane + 1 similar
7h 35m
IDR 3,265,195($220)
once daily1,518km (943 miles)
Ferry, Bus and Plane6hrs
IDR 3,160,350($210)
once daily1,577km (980 miles)
Ferry, Bus and Train
1 day 22h
IDR 1,572,685($105)
once a week1,718km (1,068 miles)
Ferry + 1 similar
2 days 22h
IDR 1,078,415($72)
once a week1,681km (1,044 miles)
Ferry and Bus2 days 11h
IDR 1,452,860($95)
once a week1,707km (1,061 miles)
Ferry and Train
2 days 2h
IDR 659,030($44)
once a week1,612km (1,001 miles)

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Airports near Tanjung Pandan

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

TJQ
Bulutumbang Airport (TJQ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
11km (7 miles) from Tanjung Pandan
PGK
Depati Amir Airport (PGK)
Domestic Airport
Distance
180km (112 miles) from Tanjung Pandan
PLM
Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II International Airport (PLM)
International Airport
Distance
329km (204 miles) from Tanjung Pandan