Getting here from Bali and Lombok

​There are different ways to travel from Bali or Lombok to Gili Trawangan. We listed them below so you can choose one that best fits your budget and time schedule.

 

Fast Boats

Fast boats depart either from Padang Bai (South-East coast, 1 and 1/2 hour from Kuta area, boat trip duration: 1 and 1/2 hour) or from Benoa (South Bali, 20 minutes from Kuta area, boat trip duration 2 - 2 and 1/2 hours). Ticket prices and schedules tend to change according to the season; however the first boat departs around 9am, the last boat departs around 3pm. Ticket price includes the pick up from your accommodation in Bali and transfer to the harbour. You may purchase tickets in any tourist shop in Bali one or two days in advance. Some of the companies that run fast boats are: Marina Srikandi, Gili Cat, Blue Water Express, Gili Gili Fast Boat. Feel free to contact us if you need help booking a ticket to Gili Trawangan.

 

Flights

You can fly directly to the new international airport in Lombok (LOP) from Bali (DPS), Jakarta (JKT) or Singapore (SIN). Flight time is around 30 minutes from Bali, 2 hours from Jakarta and 2 and 1/2 hour from Singapore. You may purchase flight tickets at a local agency or at the airport. Upon arrival in Lombok, you need to transfer by taxi or bus to Bengsal Harbour where you may take a public boat to the Gilis. You may also book a charter boat which includes the pick up from the airport. For more info about transfers from Lombok airport to the Gilis feel free to contact us.
 

Local Ferry

The last option to arrive to the Gilis is by local ferries from Padang Bai to Lombok. Due to the long duration of the trip (11-12 hours) this option is not recommended unless you are on a very tight budget.