The coast of one of the Gili Islands from the air, with a pier and the village along the beach

Destination guide

Gili Islands

Three small islands off the north-west coast of Lombok: Gili Trawangan, Gili Meno and Gili Air. There are no cars or motorbikes, and fast boats from Bali sail to all three, from 1 hr 30 min from Padang Bai.

Islands
Gili Trawangan, Gili Meno and Gili Air
Boats from
Padang Bai, Sanur, Serangan and Nusa Dua in Bali; Bangsal on Lombok

Getting there

How to get to the Gili Islands

Fast boats sail from Bali to the three islands, without changing boats on Lombok. Not every boat calls at every island, so choose your island first.

Map: fast boats from Bali to the Gili IslandsMap of east Bali, the Gili Islands and north-west Lombok. Fast boats sail from Padang Bai, Sanur, Serangan and Nusa Dua in Bali to Gili Trawangan, Gili Meno and Gili Air. Bangsal, the harbour on Lombok opposite the islands, is shown for the route via Lombok. The lines are indicative and not for navigation.WALLACE LINEBALILOMBOKLombok StraitNusa PenidaMount Agung3,031 mfrom 2 hrsfrom 1 hr 30 minSeminyakUbudMataramPadang BaiSanurSeranganNusa DuaBangsalGili TrawanganGili MenoGili Air20 kmN Map: fast boats from Bali to the Gili IslandsMap of east Bali, the Gili Islands and north-west Lombok. Fast boats sail from Padang Bai, Sanur, Serangan and Nusa Dua in Bali to Gili Trawangan, Gili Meno and Gili Air. Bangsal, the harbour on Lombok opposite the islands, is shown for the route via Lombok. The lines are indicative and not for navigation.WALLACE LINEBALILOMBOKfrom 2 hrsfrom 1 hr 30 minPadang BaiBangsalGili IslandsSouth Bali ports20 kmN
  • Fast boat from Padang Bai
  • Fast boat from south Bali
  • Departure port
  • Arrival port

Indicative routes, not for navigation. Terrain: Mapzen Terrain Tiles (SRTM, ETOPO1). Coast: © OpenStreetMap contributors.

Boats to the Gili Islands
RouteWhere you landBoats a dayCrossing timeFare per adultTickets
Padang Bai to Gili TrawanganEast coast171 hr 30 min to 2 hrs 45 min€17.70 to €52.96Search boats: Padang Bai to Gili Trawangan (opens Ferryhopper in a new tab)
Padang Bai to Gili AirSouth coast161 hr 40 min to 2 hrs 20 min€17.70 to €52.96Search boats: Padang Bai to Gili Air (opens Ferryhopper in a new tab)
Padang Bai to Gili MenoEast coast81 hr 45 min to 2 hrs 55 min€22.00 to €32.50Search boats: Padang Bai to Gili Meno (opens Ferryhopper in a new tab)
Sanur to Gili TrawanganEast coast4 to 52 hrs to 4 hrs 15 min€25.50 to €33.87Search boats: Sanur to Gili Trawangan (opens Ferryhopper in a new tab)
Sanur to Gili AirSouth coast42 hrs 15 min to 5 hrs€25.50 to €33.87Search boats: Sanur to Gili Air (opens Ferryhopper in a new tab)
Serangan to Gili TrawanganEast coast32 hrs 45 min to 3 hrs 45 min€38.00 to €52.96Search boats: Serangan to Gili Trawangan (opens Ferryhopper in a new tab)
Nusa Dua to Gili TrawanganEast coast32 hrs 15 min to 3 hrs 35 min€42.50Search boats: Nusa Dua to Gili Trawangan (opens Ferryhopper in a new tab)
Bangsal on Lombok to the islands (public boat)Harbour of each islandWhen fullUp to about 45 minAt the harbourRoute guide

Ferryhopper timetable for 5 November, 12 November and 3 December 2026, starting fare per departure. Times and fares change with the date and the operator. Sanur, Serangan and Nusa Dua also have 1 to 3 boats a day to Gili Meno or Gili Air: see the live times.

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Other connections

  • Between the three islands

    A local boat cooperative runs public and island-hopping boats. Buy tickets at the harbour; Ferryhopper does not sell these boats.

  • From Nusa Penida

    For 5 November 2026, Ferryhopper lists 3 fast boats a day from Banjar Nyuh to Gili Trawangan. Boats between the islands

  • From Nusa Lembongan

    Fast boats from Jungut Batu to Gili Trawangan on some days.

Live from Ferryhopper

Boats to the Gili Islands: times and prices

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Times and fares from Ferryhopper

Padang Bai to Gili Trawangan

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The three islands

Gili Trawangan, Gili Meno and Gili Air

Each island has its own harbour. This map shows where the boats land, the public boats from Bangsal and the boats between the islands.

Map: the Gili Islands and BangsalMap of Gili Trawangan, Gili Meno and Gili Air off the north-west coast of Lombok. Fast boats from Bali arrive at the harbour of each island: on the east coast of Gili Trawangan and Gili Meno and on the south coast of Gili Air. Public boats cross between the islands and Bangsal on Lombok, and island-hopping boats run between the three islands. The lines are indicative and not for navigation.LOMBOKLombok StraitGili TrawanganGili MenoGili AirBangsal2 kmN Map: the Gili Islands and BangsalMap of Gili Trawangan, Gili Meno and Gili Air off the north-west coast of Lombok. Fast boats from Bali arrive at the harbour of each island: on the east coast of Gili Trawangan and Gili Meno and on the south coast of Gili Air. Public boats cross between the islands and Bangsal on Lombok, and island-hopping boats run between the three islands. The lines are indicative and not for navigation.LOMBOKGili TrawanganGili MenoGili AirBangsal2 kmN
  • Fast boat from Bali
  • Public boat to Bangsal
  • Island-hopping boat
  • Harbour

Indicative routes, not for navigation. Terrain: Mapzen Terrain Tiles (SRTM, ETOPO1). Coast: © OpenStreetMap contributors.

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Before you travel

Good to know about the Gili Islands

Practical points for the three islands. Check-in, luggage rules and times per boat are in the route guide.

  • Arrival on the beach

    Many boats land on the beach, and you may wade ashore with your luggage. Pack bags you can carry, and keep phones and documents in a waterproof bag. Reduced mobility: what to ask before you book.

  • No cars or motorbikes

    Motor vehicles are not allowed on the islands. You walk, cycle or take a cidomo, a horse-drawn cart. E-bikes and electric scooters are banned too.

  • Between the islands

    A local boat cooperative runs public and island-hopping boats between Gili Trawangan, Gili Meno and Gili Air. Buy tickets at the harbour.

  • Money

    Gili Trawangan has more than 10 ATMs. Larger hotels and dive centres take cards; smaller places want cash. Bring cash if you stay on Gili Meno.

  • Season and sea

    The dry season runs from about April to October and is driest in August; the wet season is heaviest from December to February. The swell is usually highest from June to August.

  • Not part of Bali

    The Gili Islands belong to North Lombok regency, in the province of West Nusa Tenggara. The Bali tourist levy applies to visits to Bali: see the Bali guide.

Questions about the Gili Islands

Which of the three islands should I stay on?

Gili Trawangan is the largest and busiest, Gili Meno the smallest and quietest, and Gili Air is in between. All three have direct fast boats from Bali: for 5 November 2026, Ferryhopper lists 17 a day from Padang Bai to Gili Trawangan, 16 to Gili Air and 8 to Gili Meno.

Can I visit all three islands on one trip?

Yes. Island-hopping boats run between the three islands, and public boats connect them with Bangsal on Lombok. Buy tickets and check the times at the harbour.

Are there cars on the Gili Islands?

No. Village and regency rules allow only transport without a motor: bicycles and cidomo, the horse-drawn carts. E-bikes and electric scooters are not allowed either.

Do I need cash on the islands?

Bring some. Gili Trawangan has more than 10 ATMs and larger hotels take cards, but smaller places want cash, and Gili Meno has few or no ATMs.

Last checked: 2 November 2026. Rules, transport and arrival details change. Check them locally before you travel.

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