How to travel from Medan to Gili Air, Indonesia
The distance between Medan and Gili Air is around 2,566km (1,595 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take a ferry which takes around 7h 50m.
4 routes found
We've found 4 different ways to get from Medan to Gili Air by plane, ferry and bus. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Gili Air → Medan if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Ferry
Fly from Kuala Namu (KNO) to Lombok (LOP) then take a ferry to Gili Air.
- Duration7h 50m
- Flight time4h 15m
- Typical costIDR 1,662,555($110)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to Bandar Lampung then take a ferry to Gambir Station then take the bus to Terminal Mengwi then take a ferry to Gili Air.
- Duration3 days 8h
- Departsonce daily
- Typical costIDR 2,276,650($150)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Medan and Gili Air
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Medan to Gili Air by plane, ferry and bus. The cheapest option is to fly and then take a ferry which costs around IDR 1,662,555 ($110) and will take around 7h 50m.
The distance between Medan and Gili Air is around 2,566km (1,595 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,038km (645 miles)
It takes around 7h 50m to get from Medan and Gili Air by plane and ferry.
The quickest way to get from Medan to Gili Air is to fly and then take a ferry which takes around 7h 50m and will set you back approx IDR 1,662,555 ($110).
The cheapest way to travel between Medan and Gili Air is to fly and then take a ferry which will typically cost around IDR 1,662,555 ($110) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Medan and Gili Air. We recommend that you fly from Kuala Namu (KNO) to Lombok (LOP) then take a ferry to Gili Air. instead which will take 7h 50m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Medan and Gili Air. We recommend that you fly from Kuala Namu (KNO) to Lombok (LOP) then take a ferry to Gili Air. instead which will take 7h 50m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Medan to Gili Air. We recommend that you fly from Kuala Namu (KNO) to Lombok (LOP) then take a ferry to Gili Air. instead which will take 7h 50m.
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 Medan to Gili Air. We recommend that you fly from Kuala Namu (KNO) to Lombok (LOP) then take a ferry to Gili Air. instead which will take 7h 50m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Medan to Gili Air is to fly and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 7h 50m and will usually cost around IDR 1,662,555 ($110).
Compare travel optionsbetween Medan and Gili Air
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Ferry + 1 similar | 7h 50m | IDR 1,662,555($110) | once daily | 2,581km (1,604 miles) |
| Plane, Ferry and Bus | 11h 15m | IDR 2,860,790($190) | once daily | 2,566km (1,595 miles) |
Bus and Ferry + 1 similar | 3 days 8h | IDR 2,276,650($150) | once daily | 3,220km (2,001 miles) |
| Ferry and Bus | 4 days 3h | IDR 1,842,290($125) | once a week | 3,123km (1,941 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Medan and Gili Air
Ferry operators
Gili public ferry
Bluewater Express
ASDP Indonesia Ferry
Idola Express
Tanis Lembongan Express
Airlines
Citilink Indonesia
Batik Air
Lion Mentari Airlines
PT. Sriwijaya Air
Bus companies
Putra Pelangi
Kramat Djati
Pahala Kencana
Safari Dharma Raya
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