GILI ISLANDS TRAVEL GUIDE

How to Get to the Gili Islands

Every journey happens by boat. Where you depart from shapes your travel time, comfort, and the whole first impression of the trip.

BALI ---------- LOMBOK ---------- GILI ISLANDS

Boat Transfers from Bali, Lombok & Beyond

Getting to the Gili Islands is simpler than it looks, but choosing the right route makes a big difference. Here's how it breaks down depending on where you're starting from.

Where are the Gili Islands?

The Gili Islands sit just off Lombok's northwest coast, between Lombok and Bali. All three are car-free, surrounded by clear water, and reached only by sea.

Gili Trawangan

Gili Air

Gili Meno

From Bali to the Gili Islands

Bali is the main gateway for International travelers.

From Lombok to Gili Islands

This is the fastest and smoothest option

From South Lombok

Selong Belanak, Torok, Kuta and the surrounding villa areas. Most travelers here will follow the same two-step route.

Allow roughly 1.5-2hours by road to reach the northwest coast, depending on where you're staying and traffic, before continuing by boat to the islands.