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Ferry from Padang Bai to Gili Air

Depending on the season their are usually 11 daily and 77 weekly sailings between Padang Bai and Gili Air. 7 ferry operators provide the ferries from Padang Bai to Gili Air, Bluewater Express, Gili Gili Fast Boat, Bali Eka Jaya, Golden Queen Fast Boat, Semaya One Fast Cruise, Ganggari Fast Boat & Wijaya Perkasa.Padang Bai Gili Air ferries take around 2 hours 14 minutes. The ferry costs between $73 and $359, 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 Padang Bai to Gili Air.

What's the ferry schedule from Padang Bai to Gili Air?

The earliest Padang Bai Gili Air ferry typically departs Padang Bai at about 08:00 and the last ferry usually leaves at 14:00.

How long is the ferry from Padang Bai to Gili Air?

Ferries from Padang Bai to Gili Air sail in around 2 hours 14 minutes. The fastest ferry is approximately 1 hour 45 minutes. Ferry duration can vary by ferry provider and can be impacted by weather conditions.

Padang Bai Gili Air Ferry Operator Schedules

There is 77 weekly sailings from Padang Bai to Gili Air provided by Bluewater Express, Gili Gili Fast Boat, Bali Eka Jaya, Golden Queen Fast Boat, Semaya One Fast Cruise, Ganggari Fast Boat & Wijaya Perkasa. Timetables can change from season to season.

Bluewater Express provide 7 sailings weekly. Gili Gili Fast Boat provide 8 sailings weekly. Bali Eka Jaya provide 14 sailings weekly. Golden Queen Fast Boat provide 14 sailings weekly. Semaya One Fast Cruise provide 14 sailings weekly. Ganggari Fast Boat provide 9 sailings weekly. Wijaya Perkasa provide 21 sailings weekly.

How much does the ferry cost from Padang Bai to Gili Air?

The price of a ferry from Padang Bai to Gili Air typically range between $73* and $359*. On average the Padang Bai Gili Air ferry is $158*. The cheapest Padang Bai Gili Air ferry prices start from $73*. The average price for a foot passenger is $158*.

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 Padang Bai to Gili Air?

The distance between Padang Bai to Gili Air is approximately 40 miles (64km) or 35 nautical miles.

Can I travel on the ferry from Padang Bai to Gili Air with a car?

Unfortunately, cars are not allowed to travel on ferries between Padang Bai and Gili Air.

Can I travel as a foot passenger from Padang Bai to Gili Air?

Bluewater Express, Gili Gili Fast Boat, Bali Eka Jaya, Golden Queen Fast Boat, Semaya One Fast Cruise & Ganggari Fast Boat allow foot passengers on Padang Bai Gili Air ferries.

Can I take my pet on the ferry from Padang Bai to Gili Air?

Currently, are not permitted to board ferries from Padang Bai to Gili Air.

For more information, please visit our Ferries from Bali to Gili Islands page.
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Padang Bai - Gili Air Route summary
Departure Country Indonesia
Destination Country Indonesia
No. of Operators 7
Operators Bali Eka Jaya, Bluewater Express, Ganggari Fast Boat, Gili Gili Fast Boat, Golden Queen Fast Boat, Semaya One Fast Cruise & The Tanis Fast Cruise
Average Price A$145*
Average Daily Sailings 8
Average Weekly Sailings 55
Average Sailing Duration 2h 15m
Fastest Sailing Duration 2h 0m
First Ferry 08:30
Last Ferry 14:00
Distance 34 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 Padang Bai to Gili Air?

The typical crossing time for ferries from Padang Bai to Gili Air is approximately 2h 14m. This is a rough guide for ferry duration as it can differ on type of ship and operator.

How much is the ferry from Padang Bai to Gili Air?

The average price of a ferry from Padang Bai to Gili Air is approximately 106 €. The price is typically a bit higher during peak season. Price exclusive of booking fees.

Which ferry companies operate between Padang Bai to Gili Air?

Padang Bai to Gili Air is operated by 8 ferry companies. The operators that provide this service are
  • Bluewater Express
  • Gili Gili Fast Boat
  • Bali Eka Jaya
  • Golden Queen Fast Boat
  • Semaya One Fast Cruise
  • Ganggari Fast Boat
  • The Tanis Fast Cruise
  • Wijaya Perkasa

How can I book ferry tickets from Padang Bai to Gili Air?

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

How far is Gili Air from Padang Bai?

The distance between Padang Bai to Gili Air is approximately 34 nautical miles.

Padang Bai Guide

Padang Bai Ferry Port

One of the most popular towns with travellers, Padang Bai is in the Eastern region of the sought after holiday destination of Bali. Padang Bai ferry port provides the gateway to other highly desired resorts in Indonesia, with many crossings per week.

What is there to do in Padang Bai?

Cheap alcohol, luxurious beaches and beautiful scenery make Padang Bai one of the most visited areas among backpackers and travellers. Myriad of hostels and cheap hotels are scattered around the region, creating a youthful, chilled energy that resonates throughout the entire town. The main pastimes reside at the beach; snorkelling and diving are very popular with both tourists and locals, whereas others just prefer to walk along the coastline. After basking in the sun or exploring the surrounding water, it is worthwhile heading to the Pura Silayukti Temple to witness the remarkable architecture that represents the history of Padang Bai. The village is quiet and compact, so walking around the centre is a pleasant way to while away a few hours among impressive infrastructure.

How do visitors get around Padang Bai?

The town is so small that it is possible to be covered almost entirely by foot, which is the desirable option considering the weather and scenery.


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.

Padang Bai to Gili Air Ferry Timetables

Timetables between 13/1/2025 and 19/1/2025


Operator Departure Time Arrival Time Duration Sailing Days
Gili Gili Fast Boat 08:30 10:35 2 hours 5 minutes Everyday
Golden Queen Fast Boat 08:45 10:45 2 hours Everyday
Semaya One Fast Cruise 09:00 11:00 2 hours Everyday
Bali Eka Jaya 09:00 11:15 2 hours 15 minutes Everyday
Wijaya Perkasa 09:30 11:15 1 hour 45 minutes Everyday
Ganggari Fast Boat 09:30 11:30 2 hours Everyday
Bluewater Express 10:15 12:20 2 hours 5 minutes Everyday
Golden Queen Fast Boat 10:25 12:50 2 hours 25 minutes Everyday
Bali Eka Jaya 11:00 14:45 3 hours 45 minutes Everyday
Wijaya Perkasa 12:15 14:45 2 hours 30 minutes Everyday
Wijaya Perkasa 13:15 15:30 2 hours 15 minutes Everyday
Semaya One Fast Cruise 14:00 16:00 2 hours Everyday
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