How to travel from Tanjung Pandan to Gili Islands, Indonesia
The distance between Tanjung Pandan and Gili Islands is around 1,556km (967 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take a ferry which takes around 6h 40m.
5 routes found
We've found 5 different ways to get from Tanjung Pandan 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 → Tanjung Pandan if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Ferry
Fly from Tanjung Pandan (TJQ) to Lombok (LOP) then take a ferry to Gili Meno.
- Duration6h 40m
- Flight time3h 10m
- Typical costIDR 3,175,325($210)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Ferry, Train and Bus
Take a ferry to Tanjung Priok then take the train to Ciledug and then to Jember then take the bus to Sanur then take a ferry to Gili Meno.
- Duration2 days
- Departsonce a week
- Typical costIDR 1,602,640($105)
Multiple operators
Ferry and Bus
Take a ferry to Tanjung Priok then take the bus to Denpasar then take a ferry to Gili Meno.
- Duration2 days 11h
- Departsonce a week
- Typical costIDR 1,452,860($95)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Tanjung Pandan and Gili Islands
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Tanjung Pandan to Gili Islands by plane, ferry, bus and train. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then take the bus which costs around IDR 1,452,860 ($95) and will take around 2 days 11h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take a ferry and arrive in approximately 6h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately IDR 3,175,325 ($210).
The distance between Tanjung Pandan and Gili Islands is around 1,556km (967 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,117km (694 miles)
It takes around 6h 40m to get from Tanjung Pandan and Gili Islands by plane and ferry.
The quickest way to get from Tanjung Pandan to Gili Islands is to fly and then take a ferry which takes around 6h 40m and will set you back approx IDR 3,175,325 ($210).
The cheapest way to travel between Tanjung Pandan and Gili Islands is to take a ferry and then take the bus which will typically cost around IDR 1,452,860 ($95) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Tanjung Pandan and Gili Islands. We recommend that you fly from Tanjung Pandan (TJQ) to Lombok (LOP) then take a ferry to Gili Meno. instead which will take 6h 40m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Tanjung Pandan and Gili Islands. We recommend that you fly from Tanjung Pandan (TJQ) to Lombok (LOP) then take a ferry to Gili Meno. instead which will take 6h 40m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Tanjung Pandan to Gili Islands. We recommend that you fly from Tanjung Pandan (TJQ) to Lombok (LOP) then take a ferry to Gili Meno. instead which will take 6h 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 Tanjung Pandan to Gili Islands. We recommend that you fly from Tanjung Pandan (TJQ) to Lombok (LOP) then take a ferry to Gili Meno. instead which will take 6h 40m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Tanjung Pandan to Gili Islands is to fly and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 6h 40m and will usually cost around IDR 3,175,325 ($210).
Compare travel optionsbetween Tanjung Pandan and Gili Islands
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Ferry + 1 similar | 6h 40m | IDR 3,175,325($210) | once daily | 1,580km (982 miles) |
| Plane, Ferry and Bus | 10h 25m | IDR 3,954,180($265) | once daily | 1,556km (967 miles) |
Ferry, Train and Bus | 2 days | IDR 1,602,640($105) | once a week | 1,771km (1,100 miles) |
Ferry and Bus + 1 similar | 2 days 11h | IDR 1,452,860($95) | once a week | 1,700km (1,056 miles) |
| Ferry to Tanjung Priok, bus | 2 days 13h | IDR 1,602,640($105) | once a week | 1,806km (1,122 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Tanjung Pandan and Gili Islands
Airlines
Lion Mentari Airlines
PT. Sriwijaya Air
Garuda Indonesia
Citilink Indonesia
Indonesia AirAsia
Train operators
Kereta API
Ferry operators
Gili public ferry
Scoot Cruise
ASDP Indonesia Ferry
Pelni
Eka Jaya Fastboat
Bus companies
Local Bus Indonesia
Bali Jaya Trans
Safari Dharma Raya
Pahala Kencana
Mtrans
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