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Gili Trawangan, Gili Air and Gili Meno: boats in, out and between
How do you get to the Gili Islands from Lombok, and between them?
From Lombok, take the public boat from Bangsal harbour: Rp 23,000 to Gili Trawangan, Rp 21,000 to Gili Meno and Rp 18,000 to Gili Air at the harbour counter, against Rp 130,000 for the same boat booked online. Between the three islands, small boats cross in 15 to 30 minutes several times a day. From Bali, the fast boats from Padang Bai take about an hour and a half.
At a glance
| Province | North Lombok, West Nusa Tenggara |
|---|---|
| Usual way in | Public boat from Bangsal, or fast boat from Bali |
| Terminals and ports | Bangsal and Teluk Nare on Lombok; landings on all three islands |
Lombok to the Gili Islands from Bangsal harbour
Buy the public boat ticket at the Koperasi Karya Bahari counter in Bangsal: Rp 23,000 to Gili Trawangan, Rp 21,000 to Gili Meno, Rp 18,000 to Gili Air, about 30 to 45 minutes across. Online, the same cooperative's boats were resold for Rp 130,000 for November 2026.
| Usual way | Public boat, Koperasi Karya Bahari |
|---|---|
| Typical time | 30 to 45 min |
| Where it departs | Pelabuhan Bangsal (Bangsal harbour), North Lombok |
Faster from Bangsal. The cooperative also runs a fast boat for Rp 85,000 a person, and speedboat charters from Rp 300,000 to Gili Air up to Rp 400,000 to Gili Trawangan. Come early at weekends and holidays.
From Teluk Nare. Private boats from Teluk Nare harbour cross to Gili Trawangan or Gili Meno in about 15 minutes; they were sold from Rp 135,000 to Gili Meno for November 2026.
From Senggigi. Gili Getaway's island line leaves Senggigi at 11:15 for Gili Trawangan (30 minutes) and Gili Air (an hour), Rp 488,000 sold online.
Gili Islands to Nusa Penida and back to Bali
Boats from the Gilis to Nusa Penida leave between about 08:30 and 13:30 and take two to four hours, depending on stops. For November 2026, 13 companies sold the crossing, from Rp 200,000 and mostly Rp 300,000 to Rp 475,000; Eka Jaya, which calls at all three islands, charged Rp 728,000.
| Usual way | Fast boat |
|---|---|
| Typical time | 1 h 40 min to 4 h 15 min |
| Where it arrives | Banjar Nyuh, Buyuk or Sampalan on Nusa Penida |
Where you land on Penida. Most boats come into Banjar Nyuh; Gili Getaway and Wijaya Buyuk use Buyuk harbour, and a few transfers end at Sampalan.
Morning or midday. The morning boats leave between 08:30 and 09:30 (Marina Group, Starfish, WaterJet, Wijaya Buyuk); the midday wave between 11:30 and 13:30 (Eka Jaya, Gili Getaway, Wahana Virendra, Wanderlust). From Penida, Sanur's boats run on to Bali until 17:00.
Lombok airport straight to the Gilis
Flights land at Lombok International, in Central Lombok. From there it is a road trip to the coast, then a boat.
By bus and boat. DAMRI's airport buses run to Mataram and Senggigi from 04:00 to 20:00; the airport lists Rp 35,000 to Senggigi. Gili Getaway's boat leaves Senggigi at 11:15.
All in one. Packages that combine a Wings Air flight from Denpasar, a car across Lombok and a boat were sold for November 2026, about three hours fifty minutes from Denpasar airport to Gili Trawangan or Gili Meno.
Hopping between Gili Trawangan, Gili Air and Gili Meno
The three islands are linked by small boats several times a day, 15 to 30 minutes a hop. Koperasi Karya Bahari runs the local service; on the November 2026 schedule its first boat leaves Gili Air at 08:20, and the hops run until late afternoon.
| Hop | Crossing | Times, November 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Gili Air to Gili Meno or Gili Trawangan | 20 to 30 min | 08:20 to about 16:00 |
| Gili Meno to Gili Air or Gili Trawangan | 20 to 30 min | 08:30 to about 17:00 |
| Gili Trawangan to Gili Air or Gili Meno | 20 to 30 min | hourly, 09:00 to 17:45 |
At the harbour or online. The local hop is sold at the harbour; online it was resold for Rp 64,000 to Rp 130,000, and Scoot also sells a Gili Trawangan to Gili Meno or Gili Air seat on its 12:45 boat for Rp 225,000.
No cars or scooters: bicycles, cidomo and walking
Gili Trawangan has no cars; you walk, cycle or ride a cidomo, the horse cart. Some boats tie up at a jetty and others run onto the beach, where you step off into the shallows, so wear sandals.
Porters unload the bags from the fast boats; from the dock to the hotel is your job or the hotel's.
Three islands, three moods: what the Gilis are known for
The three islands sit side by side but feel very different, so pick the one that suits your trip.
- Gili Trawangan is the party island, with beach clubs, golden beaches, plenty of dive schools and the sunsets it is known for.
- Gili Air is where you slow down: shallow turquoise water and sea turtles grazing a few strokes from the beach, so a mask and snorkel are all the gear you need.
- Gili Meno is the quiet one, and getting there takes a little planning: only seven of the Padang Bai companies stop there, so book that leg first.
- Diving is the big draw on all three islands, big enough that North Lombok plans a levy on it, beside the Rp 20,000 entry levy foreign visitors already pay.
- No cars, no scooters: you get about on foot, by bicycle or by cidomo, so pack a bag you can carry from the jetty.
Going further
Routes through this hub
- Bali to the Gili Islands by fast boat
- Lombok to the Gili Islands from Bangsal harbourPublic boats from Bangsal, Rp 18,000 to Rp 23,000 at the counter; private boats from Teluk Nare in 15 minutes.
- Gili Islands to Nusa Penida and back to Bali13 companies, about 08:30 to 13:30, two to four hours, from Rp 200,000.
Gili Islands: what travellers ask
How do I get from Lombok airport to Gili Trawangan?
By road to the coast, then a boat. DAMRI's airport bus runs to Senggigi from 04:00 to 20:00, about Rp 35,000, where Gili Getaway's 11:15 boat reaches Gili Trawangan in 30 minutes; or take a car to Bangsal and the public boat, Rp 23,000.
How much is the public boat from Bangsal?
Rp 23,000 to Gili Trawangan, Rp 21,000 to Gili Meno and Rp 18,000 to Gili Air, bought at the Koperasi Karya Bahari counter in Bangsal. Online, the same boat was resold for Rp 130,000 for November 2026.
Is there a boat between Gili Trawangan and Gili Air?
Yes, several a day, 15 to 30 minutes. Koperasi Karya Bahari runs the island hop, and fast boats from Bali calling at both islands carry passengers between them too. Tickets for the local boat are bought at the harbour.
Are there cars on the Gili Islands?
Not on Gili Trawangan: you walk, cycle or take a cidomo, the horse cart. The fast-boat companies' crews help with luggage only as far as the dock, so arrange a pickup with your hotel if your bags are heavy.
Is there a fee to visit the Gili Islands?
Yes, for foreign visitors: North Lombok's entry levy for the three Gilis is Rp 20,000 under its 2023 regulation. A rise to Rp 50,000, with a diving levy, went to the regency council in April 2026; the regency plans to brief hotels and tour operators before it collects a new rate, so your hotel will know.
Sources for Gili Islands
- RRI Mataram: North Lombok proposes Rp 50,000 Gili levy for foreign visitors (30 April 2026)
- Headline NTB: Bangsal to the three Gilis, crossing fares (July 2026)
- Gili Getaway
- RRI Mataram: North Lombok proposes Rp 50,000 Gili levy for foreign visitors (30 April 2026)
- DAMRI (Perum DAMRI)
- Lombok International Airport (Zainuddin Abdul Madjid)
- Eka Jaya Fast Ferry
- Wahana Virendra (Wahana Gili Ocean)