A wooden outrigger boat moored in a bay on Lombok, with more boats and hills behind it

Lombok to Gili Islands boats from Bangsal

Public boats cross from Bangsal, on the north-west coast of Lombok, to Gili Trawangan, Gili Meno and Gili Air. Gili Air is less than 4 km away.

An outrigger boat on Lombok

Harbour on Lombok
Bangsal
Bangsal to Gili Trawangan, in a straight line
7.6 km
Lombok airport to Bangsal by road
58 km
Direct fast boats from Bali to Gili Trawangan
17 a day

Distances from OpenStreetMap. Fast boats: Ferryhopper timetable, November 2026.

How to get from Lombok to the Gili Islands

The regular connection is the public boat from Bangsal, the harbour opposite the islands. The boats are run by a local cooperative and leave when they are full; you buy the ticket at the harbour. In a straight line, Gili Air is 3.8 km from Bangsal, Gili Meno 6.2 km and Gili Trawangan 7.6 km.

Bangsal is 26 km by road from Senggigi and Mataram and 58 km from Lombok International Airport. Teluk Nara, about 3 km south-west of Bangsal on the coast road to Senggigi, is a second harbour that serves the islands.

Coming from Bali? You do not need to cross Lombok: fast boats sail from Bali straight to the Gili Islands, 17 a day from Padang Bai to Gili Trawangan on the Ferryhopper timetable.

Route map

Bangsal and the Gili Islands map

Bangsal lies on the Lombok coast opposite the three islands. Each island has its own harbour, where the boats from Bangsal and from Bali arrive.

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
  • Public boat from Bangsal
  • Island-hopping boat
  • Fast boat from Bali
  • Harbour

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

Harbours on Lombok

  • BangsalNorth-west coast, opposite the islands. The public boats to all three islands.
  • Teluk NaraAbout 3 km south-west of Bangsal, on the coast road to Senggigi.

Arrival on the Gili Islands

  • Gili AirSouth coast, the island closest to Lombok.
  • Gili MenoEast coast, between the other two.
  • Gili TrawanganEast coast, the island furthest from Lombok.

Two ways to the islands

Public boat from Lombok or fast boat from Bali

If you are already on Lombok, the public boat from Bangsal is the short crossing. If you start in Bali, a direct fast boat saves the crossing to Lombok and the drive to Bangsal.

Boats moored at the shore of one of the Gili Islands

Public boat from Bangsal

Boats run by the local cooperative, Koperasi Angkutan Laut Karya Bahari, from Bangsal to the three islands.

From
Bangsal, Lombok
To
Gili Trawangan, Gili Meno, Gili Air
Distance
3.8 km to 7.6 km in a straight line
Crossing
Up to about 45 min, depending on the island
Departures
When the boat is full, during the day
Tickets
At the cooperative’s office at the harbour
The coast of one of the Gili Islands from the air, with a pier and the village along the beach

Fast boat from Bali

Passenger boats from Padang Bai and south Bali to the three islands, without changing boats on Lombok. Some call at Lombok on the way. Ferryhopper sells tickets for 14 operators.

From
Padang Bai, Sanur, Serangan, Nusa Dua
To
Gili Trawangan, Gili Meno, Gili Air
Crossing
From 1 hr 30 min from Padang Bai
Departures
17 a day from Padang Bai to Gili Trawangan
Fare
From €17.70 per adult

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Fast boats to and from the Gili Islands

Ferryhopper sells the fast boats between Bali and the Gili Islands, and from the islands to Nusa Penida. Ferryhopper does not sell the public boats from Bangsal; buy those tickets at the harbour.

Times and fares from Ferryhopper

Padang Bai to Gili Trawangan

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Getting to Bangsal from Senggigi, Mataram or the airport

Bangsal lies on the north-west coast of Lombok. From the south of the island, including Kuta Lombok and the airport, the drive is long; from Senggigi and Mataram it is 26 km.

Road distance to Bangsal
FromTo Bangsal
Senggigi26 km
Mataram26 km
Lembar, the ferry port from Bali49 km
Senaru (Rinjani)57 km
Lombok airport58 km
Kuta Lombok74 km

Road distances from OpenStreetMap route planning, October 2026. Drive times depend on traffic.

Before you travel

  • Go in daylight

    The public boats run during the day and wait until they are full. Plan to reach Bangsal well before the end of the afternoon.

  • Tickets at the harbour

    Buy the public boat ticket at the cooperative’s office in Bangsal. Older published fares are about IDR 18,000 to IDR 23,000 one way, depending on the island; check the current fare at the office.

  • 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 travel.

  • No cars on the islands

    From the harbour you walk, cycle or take a cidomo, a horse-drawn cart. Motor vehicles, e-bikes and electric scooters are not allowed.

Arriving on the Gili Islands

Boats moored at the shore of one of the Gili Islands
Boats at the shore of one of the Gili Islands.

The public boats 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.

Onward travel

  • Between the islandsA cooperative-run island-hopping boat links the three islands, once in the morning and once in the afternoon. Check the times at the harbour office.
  • To Bali or Nusa PenidaFast boats sail from the Gili Islands to Padang Bai, south Bali and Banjar Nyuh on Nusa Penida. Search them in the fast boat search.
  • More about the islandsGili Islands guide

Questions about Lombok to the Gili Islands

Is there a fast boat from Lombok to the Gili Islands?

Ferryhopper does not list this crossing. The regular connection is the public boat from Bangsal. Booking sites also list faster boats of the same cooperative from Bangsal, and at Bangsal and Teluk Nara you can ask about a chartered boat; check times and fares at the harbour. The fast boats that Ferryhopper lists sail from Bali.

How far is Gili Trawangan from Lombok?

In a straight line, Gili Trawangan is 7.6 km from Bangsal, Gili Meno 6.2 km and Gili Air 3.8 km.

Do I need to go to Lombok to reach the Gili Islands?

No. Fast boats sail from Padang Bai, Sanur, Serangan and Nusa Dua straight to the islands. See Bali to Gili Islands.

How do I get from Lombok airport to the Gili Islands?

By road to Bangsal, 58 km, then the public boat to your island. Arrange the transfer before you land, so you reach Bangsal in daylight.

Last checked: 2 November 2026. Boat times, fares and harbour details change. Check them locally before you travel.

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