How to travel from Padang to Gili Islands, Indonesia
The distance between Padang and Gili Islands is around 2,096km (1,303 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take a ferry which takes around 7h 40m.
5 routes found
We've found 5 different ways to get from Padang to Gili Islands 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 Islands → Padang if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Ferry
Fly from Minangkabau (PDG) to Lombok (LOP) then take a ferry to Gili Meno.
- Duration7h 40m
- Flight time3h 50m
- Typical costIDR 2,351,540($155)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Bus, Ferry and Train
Take the bus to Medan and then to Bandar Lampung then take a ferry to Gambir Station then take the train to Surabaya Pasar Turi then take the bus to Terminal Mengwi then take a ferry to Gili Meno.
- Duration3 days 20h
- Departsonce daily
- Typical costIDR 2,651,100($175)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Padang and Gili Islands
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Padang to Gili Islands by plane, ferry, bus and train. The cheapest option is to fly and then take a ferry which costs around IDR 2,351,540 ($155) and will take around 7h 40m.
The distance between Padang and Gili Islands is around 2,096km (1,303 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,922km (1,194 miles)
It takes around 7h 40m to get from Padang and Gili Islands by plane and ferry.
The quickest way to get from Padang to Gili Islands is to fly and then take a ferry which takes around 7h 40m and will set you back approx IDR 2,351,540 ($155).
The cheapest way to travel between Padang and Gili Islands is to fly and then take a ferry which will typically cost around IDR 2,351,540 ($155) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Padang and Gili Islands. We recommend that you fly from Minangkabau (PDG) to Lombok (LOP) then take a ferry to Gili Meno. instead which will take 7h 40m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Padang and Gili Islands. We recommend that you fly from Minangkabau (PDG) to Lombok (LOP) then take a ferry to Gili Meno. instead which will take 7h 40m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Padang to Gili Islands. We recommend that you fly from Minangkabau (PDG) to Lombok (LOP) then take a ferry to Gili Meno. instead which will take 7h 40m.
The closest major airport to Gili Islands is Zainuddin Abdul Madjid International Airport (LOP) (LOP) which is approximately 53km (33 miles) from Gili Islands. 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 Padang to Gili Islands. We recommend that you fly from Minangkabau (PDG) to Lombok (LOP) then take a ferry to Gili Meno. instead which will take 7h 40m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Padang to Gili Islands is to fly and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 7h 40m and will usually cost around IDR 2,351,540 ($155).
Compare travel optionsbetween Padang and Gili Islands
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Ferry + 2 similar | 7h 40m | IDR 2,351,540($155) | once daily | 2,120km (1,317 miles) |
| Plane, Ferry and Bus | 13h 50m | IDR 2,711,010($180) | once daily | 2,096km (1,303 miles) |
| Bus, Plane and Ferry | 14h 10m | IDR 2,651,100($175) | once daily | 2,419km (1,503 miles) |
Bus, Ferry and Train + 1 similar | 3 days 20h | IDR 2,651,100($175) | once daily | 3,952km (2,456 miles) |
| Bus to Medan, ferry and train | 3 days 21h | IDR 2,725,990($180) | once daily | 4,143km (2,575 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Padang and Gili Islands
Airlines
Lion Mentari Airlines
Batik Air
Garuda Indonesia
Citilink Indonesia
Indonesia AirAsia
Ferry operators
Gili public ferry
Scoot Cruise
ASDP Indonesia Ferry
Eka Jaya Fastboat
Bus companies
Annanta Travel
A.L.S
Putra Pelangi
Gunung Harta
Mtrans
Train operators
Kereta API
Airports near Gili Islands
The following major airports near Gili Islands offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Indonesia and internationally.
Zainuddin Abdul Madjid International Airport (LOP)
- Distance
- 53km (33 miles) from Gili Islands
Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS)
- Distance
- 105km (65 miles) from Gili Islands
Sultan Muhammad Kaharuddin III Airport (SWQ)
- Distance
- 152km (95 miles) from Gili Islands