Gili Air
Padang Bai
Ferry to Bali
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Gili Air Padang Bai Ferry

The Gili Air Padang Bai ferry route connects Gili Islands with Bali and is currently operated by 8 ferry companies. Bluewater Express operate their crossing up to 7 times per week, Gili Gili Fast Boat 7 times per week, Bali Eka Jaya 20 times per week, Golden Queen Fast Boat 2 times per day, Marlin Fast Boat 14 times per week, Semaya One Fast Cruise 14 times per week, Ganggari Fast Boat 7 times per week & the The Tanis Fast Cruise service is available up to 6 times per week.

There are a combined 13 sailings available per day on the Gili Air Padang Bai crossing between Gili Islands and Bali and with 8 ferry companies on offer it is advisable to compare all to make sure you get the best fare at the time that you want to travel.

For more information, please visit our Ferries from Gili Islands to Bali page.
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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 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 to Padang Bai Ferry Timetables

Timetables between 4/11/2024 and 10/11/2024


Operator Departure Time Arrival Time Duration Sailing Days
Bali Eka Jaya 08:15 10:30 2 hours 15 minutes Everyday
Gili Gili Fast Boat 10:45 12:30 1 hour 45 minutes Everyday
The Tanis Fast Cruise 11:15 13:00 1 hour 45 minutes Everyday
Golden Queen Fast Boat 11:30 13:35 2 hours 5 minutes Everyday
Bluewater Express 11:50 13:55 2 hours 5 minutes Everyday
Ganggari Fast Boat 12:00 14:00 2 hours Everyday
Bali Eka Jaya 12:00 15:30 3 hours 30 minutes Everyday
Semaya One Fast Cruise 12:30 15:00 2 hours 30 minutes Everyday
Bali Eka Jaya 15:30 17:30 2 hours Everyday
Semaya One Fast Cruise 16:00 18:30 2 hours 30 minutes Everyday
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