How to travel from Gili Trawangan to Flores, Indonesia

The distance between Gili Trawangan and Flores is around 727km (452 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a ferry and then fly which takes around 6h 5m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Gili Trawangan to Flores by ferry, plane, taxi and bus. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out FloresGili Trawangan 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 Ende (ENE).

  • Duration6h 5m
  • Flight time2h 20m
  • Typical cost
    IDR 2,022,025($135)
Operated by

Multiple operators

3 similiar routes

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Ferry

Take a ferry to Teluk Kode then Pelabuhan Bima and then to Ende.

  • Duration2 days 9h
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    IDR 1,018,500($68)
Operated by

Multiple ferry operators

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Gili Trawangan and Flores

There are several options for getting from Gili Trawangan to Flores by ferry, plane, taxi and bus. The cheapest option is to take a ferry which costs around IDR 1,018,500 ($68) and will take around 2 days 9h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a ferry and then fly and arrive in approximately 6h 5m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately IDR 2,022,025 ($135).

The distance between Gili Trawangan and Flores is around 727km (452 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 502km (312 miles)

It takes around 2 days 9h to get from Gili Trawangan and Flores by ferry.

The quickest way to get from Gili Trawangan to Flores is to take a ferry and then fly which takes around 6h 5m and will set you back approx IDR 2,022,025 ($135).

The cheapest way to travel between Gili Trawangan and Flores is to take a ferry which will typically cost around IDR 1,018,500 ($68) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Gili Trawangan and Flores. We recommend that you take a ferry to Sanur then fly from Ngurah Rai (DPS) to Ende (ENE). instead which will take 6h 5m.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Gili Trawangan and Flores. We recommend that you take a ferry to Sanur then fly from Ngurah Rai (DPS) to Ende (ENE). instead which will take 6h 5m.

Ferry/Boat travel

Yes there is a ferry service that runs between Gili Trawangan and Flores. The ferry typically takes around 2 days 9h and departs once a week.

Bluewater Express and Pelni run the ferry services between Gili Trawangan and Flores. Ferries run once a week and take around 2 days 9h 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 Trawangan to Flores. We recommend that you take a ferry to Sanur then fly from Ngurah Rai (DPS) to Labuan Bajo (LBJ) then take a taxi to Jaong. instead which will take 6h 35m.

The closest major airport to Flores is Bajawa Soa Airport (BJW) (BJW) which is approximately 55km (34 miles) from Flores. Komodo Airport (LBJ) (LBJ) and Sultan Hasanuddin International Airport (UPG) (UPG) 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 Trawangan to Flores. We recommend that you take a ferry to Teluk Kode then Pelabuhan Bima and then to Ende. instead which will take 2 days 9h.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Gili Trawangan to Flores is to take a ferry which takes, on average, 2 days 9h and will usually cost around IDR 1,018,500 ($68).

How do I get from Gili Trawangan to Flores

Compare travel optionsbetween Gili Trawangan and Flores

Transport options from Gili Trawangan to Flores
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Ferry and Plane + 3 similar
6h 5m
IDR 2,022,025($135)
once daily832km (517 miles)
Ferry, Plane and Taxi6h 35m
IDR 2,246,695($150)
once daily727km (452 miles)
Ferry to Sanur, plane and taxi7h 25m
IDR 2,396,475($160)
once daily1,035km (643 miles)
Ferry, Bus, Plane and Taxi6h 35m
IDR 2,471,365($165)
once daily804km (499 miles)
Ferry
2 days 9h
IDR 1,018,500($68)
once a week871km (541 miles)

Top Carriersoperating between Gili Trawangan and Flores

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Airlines

Airports near Flores

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

BJW
Bajawa Soa Airport (BJW)
Domestic Airport
Distance
55km (34 miles) from Flores
LBJ
Komodo Airport (LBJ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
78km (48 miles) from Flores
UPG
Sultan Hasanuddin International Airport (UPG)
International Airport
Distance
399km (248 miles) from Flores