How to reach Gili Air from Bali and Lombok
By boat:
From Bali there are many fast boat operators running directly to the Gili islands. Fast boat transfer includes pick-up from and drop-off to most south Bali hotels.
By plane:
Lombok Praya Airport can be accessed by direct flights from Singapore and Kuala Lumpur. You can also get domestic flights from many major airports in Indonesia.
The flight between Bali and Lombok is approximately 25 minutes. You have a choice of airlines.
From Lombok Airport:
- The cheapest option is to take a taxi from the airport to Bangsal Harbor. From Bangsal Harbor, take a public boat directly to Gili Air. Please note that the public boats are very cheap, but leave when there are enough people to fill them. The last boat to Gili Air leaves at 4.00PM, otherwise you can charter a boat. When you reach Gili Air, you will be dropped off at the public harbor. From there, you just have to cross the street to arrive at Oceans 5 dive resort.
- We can arrange a pick-up from the airport in an air-conditioned car and take you to Bangsal Harbor where you will be transferred by boat to Gili Air. The journey is 2 hours by car and 15 minutes by boat.
