How to travel from Manado to Gili Air, Indonesia
The distance between Manado and Gili Air is around 2,941km (1,827 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take a ferry which takes around 8h 25m.
4 routes found
We've found 4 different ways to get from Manado to Gili Air by plane, ferry, bus and train. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Gili Air → Manado if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Ferry
Fly from Manado (MDC) to Lombok (LOP) then take a ferry to Gili Air.
- Duration8h 25m
- Flight time5h 15m
- Typical costIDR 2,875,765($190)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Ferry and Bus
Take a ferry to Surabaya - Tanjung Perak Port then take the bus to Terminal Mengwi then take a ferry to Gili Air.
- Duration3 days 20h
- Departsonce a week
- Typical costIDR 2,111,890($140)
Multiple operators
Ferry, Train and Bus
Take a ferry to Surabaya - Tanjung Perak Port then take the train to Ketapang then take a ferry to Gilimanuk then take the bus to Terminal Mengwi then take a ferry to Nusa Penida and then to Gili Air.
- Duration3 days 15h
- Departsonce a week
- Typical costIDR 1,962,110($130)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Manado and Gili Air
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Manado to Gili Air by plane, ferry, bus and train. The cheapest option is to take a ferry, then take the train and then take the bus which costs around IDR 1,962,110 ($130) and will take around 3 days 15h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take a ferry and arrive in approximately 8h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately IDR 2,875,765 ($190).
The distance between Manado and Gili Air is around 2,941km (1,827 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,464km (909 miles)
It takes around 8h 25m to get from Manado and Gili Air by plane and ferry.
The quickest way to get from Manado to Gili Air is to fly and then take a ferry which takes around 8h 25m and will set you back approx IDR 2,875,765 ($190).
The cheapest way to travel between Manado and Gili Air is to take a ferry, then take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around IDR 1,962,110 ($130) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Manado and Gili Air. We recommend that you fly from Manado (MDC) to Lombok (LOP) then take a ferry to Gili Air. instead which will take 8h 25m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Manado and Gili Air. We recommend that you fly from Manado (MDC) to Lombok (LOP) then take a ferry to Gili Air. instead which will take 8h 25m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Manado to Gili Air. We recommend that you fly from Manado (MDC) to Lombok (LOP) then take a ferry to Gili Air. instead which will take 8h 25m.
The closest major airport to Gili Air is Zainuddin Abdul Madjid International Airport (LOP) (LOP) which is approximately 50km (31 miles) from Gili Air. Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS) (DPS) and Sultan Muhammad Kaharuddin III Airport (SWQ) (SWQ) 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 Manado to Gili Air. We recommend that you fly from Manado (MDC) to Lombok (LOP) then take a ferry to Gili Air. instead which will take 8h 25m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Manado to Gili Air is to fly and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 8h 25m and will usually cost around IDR 2,875,765 ($190).
Compare travel optionsbetween Manado and Gili Air
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Ferry + 1 similar | 8h 25m | IDR 2,875,765($190) | once daily | 3,378km (2,099 miles) |
| Plane, Ferry and Bus | 11h 45m | IDR 3,250,215($215) | once daily | 3,363km (2,090 miles) |
Ferry and Bus | 3 days 20h | IDR 2,111,890($140) | once a week | 2,943km (1,829 miles) |
Ferry, Train and Bus | 3 days 15h | IDR 1,962,110($130) | once a week | 2,941km (1,827 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Manado and Gili Air
Ferry operators
Gili public ferry
Bluewater Express
ASDP Indonesia Ferry
Idola Express
Tanis Lembongan Express
Airlines
Batik Air
Citilink Indonesia
Lion Mentari Airlines
PT. Sriwijaya Air
Bus companies
Gunung Harta
Dunia mas
Train operators
Kereta API
Airports near Gili Air
The following major airports near Gili Air offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Indonesia and internationally.
Zainuddin Abdul Madjid International Airport (LOP)
- Distance
- 50km (31 miles) from Gili Air
Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS)
- Distance
- 109km (68 miles) from Gili Air
Sultan Muhammad Kaharuddin III Airport (SWQ)
- Distance
- 147km (92 miles) from Gili Air