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Ferry from Nusa Penida to Gili Air

Depending on the season their are usually 6 daily and 40 weekly sailings between Nusa Penida and Gili Air. 7 ferry operators provide the ferries from Nusa Penida to Gili Air, Starfish Fast Cruise, Bali Eka Jaya, Sugriwa Express, Bluewater Express, The Tanis Fast Cruise, Wanderlust Cruise & Gili Gili Fast Boat.Nusa Penida Gili Air ferries take around 2 hours 26 minutes. The ferry costs between $53 and $234, depending on ticket details. Prices exclude any service fees. Ferry timetables change seasonally, use our Deal Finder to get live pricing and availability for ferries from Nusa Penida to Gili Air.

What's the ferry schedule from Nusa Penida to Gili Air?

The earliest Nusa Penida Gili Air ferry typically departs Nusa Penida at about 09:15 and the last ferry usually leaves at 13:00.

How long is the ferry from Nusa Penida to Gili Air?

Ferries from Nusa Penida to Gili Air sail in around 2 hours 26 minutes. The fastest ferry is approximately 1 hour 45 minutes. Ferry duration can vary by ferry provider and can be impacted by weather conditions.

Nusa Penida Gili Air Ferry Operator Schedules

There is 40 weekly sailings from Nusa Penida to Gili Air provided by Starfish Fast Cruise, Bali Eka Jaya, Sugriwa Express, Bluewater Express, The Tanis Fast Cruise, Wanderlust Cruise & Gili Gili Fast Boat. Timetables can change from season to season.

Starfish Fast Cruise provide 7 sailings weekly.Bali Eka Jaya provide 7 sailings weekly.Sugriwa Express provide 7 sailings weekly.Bluewater Express provide 7 sailings weekly.The Tanis Fast Cruise provide 7 sailings weekly.Wanderlust Cruise provide 7 sailings weekly.Gili Gili Fast Boat provide 7 sailings weekly.

How much does the ferry cost from Nusa Penida to Gili Air?

The price of a ferry from Nusa Penida to Gili Air typically range between $53* and $234*. On average the Nusa Penida Gili Air ferry is $99*. The cheapest Nusa Penida Gili Air ferry prices start from $53*. The average price for a foot passenger is $99*.

Pricing will vary depending on number of passengers, vehicle type, route and sailing times. Pricing is taken from searches over last 30 days and exclusive of service fees, last updated January 25.

What is the distance from Nusa Penida to Gili Air?

The distance between Nusa Penida to Gili Air is approximately 42 miles (68km) or 37 nautical miles.

Can I travel on the ferry from Nusa Penida to Gili Air with a car?

Unfortunately, cars are not allowed to travel on ferries between Nusa Penida and Gili Air.

Can I travel as a foot passenger from Nusa Penida to Gili Air?

Starfish Fast Cruise, Bali Eka Jaya, Sugriwa Express, Bluewater Express, The Tanis Fast Cruise, Wanderlust Cruise & Gili Gili Fast Boat allow foot passengers on Nusa Penida Gili Air ferries.

Can I take my pet on the ferry from Nusa Penida to Gili Air?

Currently, are not permitted to board ferries from Nusa Penida to Gili Air.

For more information, please visit our Ferries from Indonesia to Gili Islands page.
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Nusa Penida - Gili Air Route summary
Departure Country Indonesia
Destination Country Indonesia
No. of Operators 6
Operators Bali Eka Jaya, Bluewater Express, Starfish Fast Cruise, Sugriwa Express, The Tanis Fast Cruise & Wanderlust Cruise
Average Price A$96*
Average Daily Sailings 4
Average Weekly Sailings 29
Average Sailing Duration 2h 24m
Fastest Sailing Duration 2h 15m
First Ferry 09:15
Last Ferry 12:30
Distance 36 nautical miles

* Prices subject to change, pricing is taken from last 30 days, last updated 2024-11-05.

Most popular questions

How long is the ferry from Nusa Penida to Gili Air?

The typical crossing time for ferries from Nusa Penida to Gili Air is approximately 2h 23m. This is a rough guide for ferry duration as it can differ on type of ship and operator.

How much is the ferry from Nusa Penida to Gili Air?

The average price of a ferry from Nusa Penida to Gili Air is approximately 77 €. The price is typically a bit higher during peak season. Price exclusive of booking fees.

Which ferry companies operate between Nusa Penida to Gili Air?

Nusa Penida to Gili Air is operated by 7 ferry companies. The operators that provide this service are
  • Starfish Fast Cruise
  • Bali Eka Jaya
  • Sugriwa Express
  • Bluewater Express
  • The Tanis Fast Cruise
  • Wanderlust Cruise
  • Gili Gili Fast Boat

How can I book ferry tickets from Nusa Penida to Gili Air?

Ferries from Nusa Penida to Gili Air are available for booking through our deal finder, with live prices, timetables and operators.

How far is Gili Air from Nusa Penida?

The distance between Nusa Penida to Gili Air is approximately 36 nautical miles.

Gili Air Guide

Gili Air Ferry Port

Just off the western coast of the Indonesian island of Lombok are a line of three almost perfectly spherical islands known as the Gili Islands. Gili Air is the island found closest to the mainland. It is an area of tranquil tropical beauty, featuring swathes of lush palm-tree woodland and golden beaches that hem the ultramarine shallows of the Bali Sea. Those visiting the west-facing beach are treated to a spectacular view of the Mount Rinjani volcano that soars from the centre of Lombok. Gili Air is a popular honeymoon retreat due to its laid-back atmosphere and collection of stunning secluded spots. The coral-reefs that bedeck the coast are also superb spots for diving and snorkelling. Some local instructors even teaching free-diving, a form of the sport where people learn to dive on one breath without the aid of any breathing apparatus. The port of Gili Air is found on the shore of a small bay to the south of the island. It consists of little more than a narrow jetty topped by a sheltered waiting area from which passengers can board the incoming fast ferries. A small café and shop selling food and drink can also be found by the port entrance. There is no motorised transport on Gili Air meaning that travelling` to the port can only be achieved on foot or by riding one of the horse carts known locally as Cidomos. However due to the island’s small size no point is further than an hour’s walk away from the harbour, with most of the villages and resorts connected by a labyrinth of picturesque lanes. A number of ferry routes operate from the port throughout the week. Scoot Fast Cruises offers a number of services to the Balinese village of Sanur to the west, the village of Senggigi on the mainland of Lombok and the islands of Nusa Lembongan and nearby Gili Trawangan. Other services include a Freebird Express line to Amed in Bali and two Bluewater Express lines that sail to Padang Bai and Sarangan; a destination also serviced by a Marina Srikandi line.

Nusa Penida to Gili Air Ferry Timetables

Timetables between 20/1/2025 and 26/1/2025


Operator Departure Time Arrival Time Duration Sailing Days
Starfish Fast Cruise 10:00 12:40 2 hours 40 minutes Everyday
Sugriwa Express 10:30 12:45 2 hours 15 minutes Everyday
The Tanis Fast Cruise 10:30 13:00 2 hours 30 minutes Everyday
Wanderlust Cruise 10:30 13:00 2 hours 30 minutes Everyday
Bali Eka Jaya 12:30 15:15 2 hours 45 minutes Everyday
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