Nusa Penida – Gili Air
Ferries to Gili Islands
Nusa Penida – Gili Air
Ferries to Gili Islands
There are around 4 daily and 29 weekly sailings from Nusa Penida to Gili Air. 6 operators sail this route
The earliest Nusa Penida Gili Air ferry sailings typically depart Nusa Penida at around 09:15. The last ferry usually departs at 12:30.
The average duration of a Nusa Penida Gili Air ferry is around 2h 24m. The fastest sailings are approximately 2h 15m. Sailing times can vary; durations often differ between ferry operators, type of ship and can be impacted by weather conditions.
There are an average of 4 daily sailings and up to 29 weekly ferry sailings from Nusa Penida to Gili Air. These sailings are provided by Bali Eka Jaya, Bluewater Express, Starfish Fast Cruise, Sugriwa Express, The Tanis Fast Cruise & Wanderlust Cruise. Please keep in mind that ferry timetables often increase during the high season.
Nusa Penida Gili Air ferry prices typically range between $35.25* and $231.02*. The average price is typically $96.45*. The cheapest Nusa Penida Gili Air ferry prices start from $29.03*. The average price for a foot passenger is $96.45*.
Pricing will vary depending on the number of passengers, vehicle type, route, and sailing times. Prices exclude service fees.
The distance between Nusa Penida and Gili Air is approximately 42.1 miles (67.7km) or 36.6 nautical miles.
Currently, cars are not allowed on ferries between Nusa Penida and Gili Air.
Foot passengers are allowed on ferries between between Nusa Penida and Gili Air with Bali Eka Jaya, Bluewater Express, Starfish Fast Cruise, Sugriwa Express, The Tanis Fast Cruise & Wanderlust Cruise. Please note that the availability of foot passenger services may vary between ferry operators. Use our Deal Finder to get live pricing for foot passenger ferries.
Currently, you can not bring your pets on ferries from Nusa Penida to Gili Air.
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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.
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.
