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There is no direct connection from Denpasar Airport to Gili Islands. However, you can take the taxi to Padang Bai then take the ferry to Gili Meno. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Denpasar Airport to Gili Islands via Serangan and Padang Bai in around 3h 57m.
How long does it take to get to Gili Air from Bali?
Depending on where in Bali you are staying you have several options to get a fast boat from Bali to Gili Trawangan. South Bali departures leave from Serangan harbour (often via Lembongan/Penida on an island hopper route), usually taking around 2,5 hours to reach Gili T.
Can you fly from Bali to Gili Islands?
There’s no airport on the Gili Islands, so your only route in is to fly to Bali or Lombok, and then transfer to a port and catch the ferry.
Is Gili Air worth visiting?
The Gilis are very nice and definitely worth a visit if you have time. The beaches and waters there are nicer than Bali.
How do you get to the Gili Islands?
The easiest way to get to the Gilis from Lombok’s airport or Senggigi is to walk to the nearest travel agent, taxi desk, or tour and book a package. The cheapest way is to take a bemo/taxi to Pemenang, walk or cidomo (Rp 5,000) to Bangsal, and then take the Public boat (ferry) (Rp 10,000 to Gili Air) from there.
How do you get from Bali to Gili Meno?
Only Eka Jaya offers tickets from Bali to Gili Meno. The easiest route from Bali departs from Padang Bai to Gili Meno. Padang Bai Harbour is located on the East of Bali and from there it will take approx. 2 hrs to get to Gili Meno by fast boat.
Is Lombok cheaper than Bali?
Winner: Bali comes up slightly cheaper in most areas, including the cost of day tours and accommodation. As Bali is more touristy, you have more flight and accommodation options, which drives the cost down compared to Lombok.
Where do you get the ferry from Bali to Gili Islands?
From South Bali The main southern departure harbour for fast boat services to the Gili islands and Lombok is Serangan harbour. If you are staying in south Bali, you can also consider using Padang Bai departures as explained below. Nearby Sanur harbour and Benoa Port mainly serve Bali to Lembongan and Nusa Penida.
How do I get from Ubud to Gili?
There are several fast boat harbors: Padangbai, Sanur, Serangan, and Amed. It takes about 3.5 hours for total transfer time from Ubud to Gili Trawangan, either from Padangbai or Serangan. if it is Padangbai, it is 1.5 hours overland driving, 0.5 hours gathering before depart, then 1.5 hours sea cross.
Can you get to Bali by boat?
Bali is quite a popular port for most cruise liners traversing through South East Asia. To get into Bali through the sea route, take a flight to Singapore, Sumatra or Java and take a ship for your onward journey to Bali.
Does Gili Air have ATM?
Only Gili T and Gili Air have ATM cash machines on the island.
How many days do you need in Gili Islands?
If you’re visiting just one of the islands, I recommend spending at least two nights and two days in the Gili Islands, as I did. If you do, you should book a snorkeling excursion to dive at all the islands on your second day.
Is Gili Air Safe?
As a collective, the consensus is yes! None of us have ever felt unsafe on the Gili islands. The Gilis are absolutely safe for solo female travellers! An important fact to note is that the three Gili islands are INCREDIBLY small.
Is visiting Bali expensive?
Bali is Indonesia’s most expensive tourist destination and one of the most expensive places to travel in Southeast Asia. There is almost no public transportation, and supermarket prices aren’t dissimilar to what you’d find at home. But Bali is as expensive as you make it.
How much does it cost to go to the Gili Islands?
A 4-hour snorkeling tour costs around 100,000 IDR ($6.75 USD) per person, while taking a private boat for half a day will cost around 250,000 IDR ($17 USD) per person. Renting the gear is quite cheap, usually costing just 50,000 IDR ($3.40 USD).
How long does it take to get to the Gili Islands?
Either way, we recommend taking a ferry from Padang Bai, regardless of the Gili islands you want to stay. From Padang Bai. The distance to the Gili Islands is the shortest, which means ferries only take about 1.5-2 hours.
Where is the best place to stay in Bali?
BEST AREAS TO STAY IN BALI Ubud, the best place to sleep in Bali and get around the island. Kuta and Legian, one of the most popular areas to stay in Bali. Seminyak, the best neighborhood in Bali to stay in. Canggu, one of the best places to stay in Bali. Jimbaran, where to find some of the best hotels in Bali.
Is Lombok in Bali?
Lombok, island, Nusa Tenggara Barat provinsi (province), Indonesia. It is one of the Lesser Sunda Islands, lying due east of Bali across the Lombok Strait and due west of Sumbawa across the Alas Strait. To the north is the Java Sea, to the south the Indian Ocean.
How do I get from Lombok to Gili Air?
Lombok to Gili Air has never been easier as Teluk Nare Harbour on Lombok is only a short 10-minute speed boat ride away. The close distance between Lombok and this tropical paradise called Gili Air is now easily accessible by speed boat with Gili Island Transfers, making a trip there effortless.
