The distance between Padang and Gili Air is around 2,102km (1,306 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly, then take the bus and then take a ferry which takes around 7h 25m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Padang to Gili Air by plane, bus, ferry 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 → Padang if you're planning a return trip.
Fly from Minangkabau (PDG) to Lombok (LOP) then take the bus to Bangsal then take a ferry to Gili Air.
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Take the bus to Medan and then to Bandar Lampung then take a ferry to Gambir Station then take the train to Blitar then take the bus to Denpasar then take a ferry to Gili Air.
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There are several options for getting from Padang to Gili Air by plane, bus, ferry and train. The cheapest option is to fly, then take the bus and then take a ferry which costs around IDR 2,336,560 ($155) and will take around 7h 25m.
The distance between Padang and Gili Air is around 2,102km (1,306 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,927km (1,197 miles)
It takes around 7h 25m to get from Padang and Gili Air by plane, bus and ferry.
The quickest way to get from Padang to Gili Air is to fly, then take the bus and then take a ferry which takes around 7h 25m and will set you back approx IDR 2,336,560 ($155).
The cheapest way to travel between Padang and Gili Air is to fly, then take the bus and then take a ferry which will typically cost around IDR 2,336,560 ($155) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Padang and Gili Air. We recommend that you fly from Minangkabau (PDG) to Lombok (LOP) then take the bus to Bangsal then take a ferry to Gili Air. instead which will take 7h 25m.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Padang and Gili Air. We recommend that you fly from Minangkabau (PDG) to Lombok (LOP) then take the bus to Bangsal then take a ferry to Gili Air. instead which will take 7h 25m.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Padang to Gili Air. We recommend that you fly from Minangkabau (PDG) to Lombok (LOP) then take the bus to Bangsal then take a ferry to Gili Air. instead which will take 7h 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.
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Padang to Gili Air. We recommend that you fly from Minangkabau (PDG) to Lombok (LOP) then take the bus to Bangsal then take a ferry to Gili Air. instead which will take 7h 25m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Padang to Gili Air is to fly, then take the bus and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 7h 25m and will usually cost around IDR 2,336,560 ($155).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Plane, Bus and Ferry + 2 similar | 7h 25m | IDR 2,336,560($155) | once daily | 2,117km (1,315 miles) |
Plane, Ferry and Bus | 12h 25m | IDR 2,860,790($190) | once daily | 2,102km (1,306 miles) |
Bus, Plane and Ferry | 13h 55m | IDR 2,636,120($175) | once daily | 2,416km (1,501 miles) |
Bus, Ferry and Train | 3 days 20h | IDR 2,800,880($185) | once daily | 4,141km (2,573 miles) |
Gili public ferry
Bluewater Express
ASDP Indonesia Ferry
Idola Express
Tanis Lembongan Express
Lion Mentari Airlines
Batik Air
Garuda Indonesia
Citilink Indonesia
Indonesia AirAsia
Annanta Travel
A.L.S
Putra Pelangi
Mtrans
Kereta API
The following major airports near Gili Air offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Indonesia and internationally.