Fast Ferries to the Gili Islands
Traveling to the Gili Islands is easy with several trusted fast-boat operators.
Here are the most reliable options recommended for guests:
Recommended Ferry Operators:
BlueWater Express
Direct Ferries
Scoot Fast Cruises
Eka Jaya Fast Ferry
Starfish Fast Cruise
Tanis Fast Cruise
Wanderlust Cruise
Gili Getaway
GiliBookings
Main Ferry Ports in Bali
Choose your departure point based on where you’re staying:
Padang Bai – Central/East Bali
Best for:
Guests staying in Ubud, Candidasa, or East Bali.
Why:
Shorter sea journey and many direct routes to Gili Air (via Gili Trawangan).
Serangan – South Bali
Best for:
Guests staying in Ubud, Candidasa, or East Bali.
Operators:
Blue Water Express, Eka Jaya, Gili Getaway.
Sanur – South Bali
Best for:
Travelers staying in South Bali.
Operators:
Blue Water Express, Eka Jaya, Gili Getaway.
Bali to Gili Air: Best Routes
Fast boats depart from Serangan, Sanur, and Padang Bai.
Staying in Ubud or East Bali?
Choose Padang Bai — Gili Gili, Eka Jaya, BlueWater Express.
Staying in South Bali?
Choose Serangan — Blue Water Express, Eka Jaya, Gili Getaway. Or Sanur — Einstein Fast Boat, Scoot Cruises.
Staying in North Bali?
Choose Padang Bai, since Amed routes are no longer operating.
From Denpasar Airport (DPS) to Gili Air
Same-Day Ferry? Depends on your flight time.
Earliest realistic arrival:
To catch a boat from Serangan, your flight must land no later than 8:00 AM.
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Immigration & customs: 1.5–2 hrs
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Airport → Serangan: ~30 mins (40 in high season)
Last boat option:
Padang Bai’s last departure is at 12:15 PM.
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You must land before 7:30 AM to reach it.
Arriving after 7:30–8:00 AM?
Best to stay one night in South Bali and take an early boat the next morning.
Recommended Travel Options
A quick guide to the most convenient ways to reach Gili Air.
Fast Boat (Most Popular)
— Gili Gili Fast Boat
Daily route: Padang Bai → Gili Trawangan → Gili Air → Lombok (Bangsal)
Departure: 08:30 AM from Padang Bai
Arrival Times:
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Gili Trawangan: 10:00 AM
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Gili Air: 10:35 AM
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Lombok (Bangsal): 10:50 AM
Why choose Gili Gili?
Modern • Comfortable • Reliable • Safety-focused
Flight Option (Alternative Route)
Fly to Lombok International Airport, then take a short taxi + 15–20 min boat transfer to Gili Air.
Booking options:
Airpaz — airpaz.com
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