Nusa Penida - Gili Air
Ferries to Gili Islands
Nusa Penida - Gili Air
Ferries to Gili Islands
The Nusa Penida to Gili Air ferry route is provided by 7 ferry companies. The ferry crossing from Nusa Penida to Gili Air is approximately 2 hours 30 minutes on most ferries servicing this route. Ferries between Nusa Penida to Gili Air cost around $30 and $226, 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.
Nusa Penida Gili Air ferry sailings typycally depart from Nusa Penida at around 09:00. The last ferry leaves at 13:00.
The Nusa Penida Gili Air ferry trip can take around 2 hours 30 minutes. The fastest Nusa Penida to Gili Air ferry is around 1 hour 45 minutes. Crossing times can vary between ferry operator and seasons.
There are around 42 weekly sailings from Nusa Penida to Gili Air serviced by Bluewater Express, Gili Gili Fast Boat, Bali Eka Jaya, Sugriwa Express, Starfish Fast Cruise, The Tanis Fast Cruise & Wanderlust Cruise. Timetables can vary by season and operator.
Nusa Penida Gili Air ferry prices typically range between $30* and $226*. The average price is typically $83*. The cheapest ferries from Nusa Penida to Gili Air start from $30*. The average price for a foot passenger is $83*.
Ferry price can vary based on booking factors such as number of passengers, vehicle type sailing times. Pricing is taken from searches over last 30 days and exclusive of service fees, last updated February 26.
The distance between Nusa Penida to Gili Air is approximately 42 miles (68km) or 37 nautical miles.
Ferry Operators servcing ferries from Nusa Penida to Gili Air currently do not allow cars to travel onboard.
Foot passengers can travel on the Nusa Penida to Gili Air ferry with Bluewater Express, Gili Gili Fast Boat, Bali Eka Jaya, Sugriwa Express, Starfish Fast Cruise, The Tanis Fast Cruise & Wanderlust Cruise.
Pets currently are not allowed on ferries from Nusa Penida to Gili Air.
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| Nusa Penida - Gili Air Ferry Route Summary | ||
|---|---|---|
| Departure Country | Indonesia | |
| Destination Country | Gili Islands | |
| No. of Operators | 7 | |
| Operators | Bluewater Express, Gili Gili Fast Boat, Bali Eka Jaya, Sugriwa Express, Starfish Fast Cruise, The Tanis Fast Cruise & Wanderlust Cruise | |
| Average Price | $83 | |
| Average Daily Sailings | 6 | |
| Average Weekly Sailings | 42 | |
| Average Sailing Duration | 2 h 30 m | |
| Fastest Sailing Duration | 1 h 45 m | |
| First Ferry | 09:00 | |
| Last Ferry | 13:00 | |
| Distance | 37 Nautical Miles | |
* Prices subject to change, pricing is taken from last 30 days, last updated 1 February 2026.
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.
