Ferry from Bali to Gili Islands

Ferry from Bali to Gili Islands at a glance

The ferry from Bali to Gili Islands in numbers, as operated by Eka Jaya, BlueWater Express, Gili Getaway: around 2 hours at sea, about 70 km, several a day, on fast boats, passengers only. Departure from Padang Bai (also Sanur and Serangan); arrival at Gili Trawangan, Gili Air and Gili Meno. We offer foot-passenger tickets and cabins or reserved seats where the ship has them.

• Route: Bali to Gili Islands (about 70 km by sea)
• Operator: Eka Jaya, BlueWater Express, Gili Getaway
• Crossing time: about 2 hours
• Vessels: fast boats, passengers only
• Frequency: several a day
• Departure port: Padang Bai (also Sanur and Serangan)
• Arrival port: Gili Trawangan, Gili Air and Gili Meno
• Vehicles: passengers only
• Booking: form on this page, confirmation through WhatsApp, e-ticket by message

Fast boats leave Padang Bai in the morning and reach Gili Trawangan in about two hours across the Lombok Strait; hotel pickup in Ubud, Seminyak or Canggu is included in most tickets, which is what Haqqi Tours books. The strait can be rough - the bigger boats (Eka Jaya) handle it best.

Best time to take the ferry from Bali to Gili Islands

Every season has its case for Gili Islands. On the water, the season shows in sea conditions and availability more than in comfort: book early for summer, Easter and holiday weekends between Bali and Gili Islands, and choose morning sailings when the wind is forecast.

Ferry or flight from Bali to Gili Islands?

Ferry versus plane between Bali and Gili Islands comes down to time, luggage and the view: the ferry has the deck, the luggage and the town-centre arrival; the plane has speed. On this route the ferry is the option Haqqi Tours recommends first for families and anyone with a car.

Return ferry from Gili Islands to Bali

Coming back? Say so on the form. A return ferry ticket from Gili Islands to Bali booked with the outbound is frequently cheaper than two separate bookings, and it keeps the whole trip on one WhatsApp thread with one point of contact.

How much does the ferry from Bali to Gili Islands cost?

The cost of the ferry from Bali to Gili Islands depends on the operator, the type of vessel, the date, whether you travel as a foot passenger or with a car, and the seat or cabin you choose. A conventional ferry is cheaper than a high-speed one; a summer Saturday costs more than a weekday in May; a car adds a vehicle fare; a cabin on an overnight sailing adds more. That is why Haqqi Tours does not print a price: we verify the live fares for your exact date and send the real cost by WhatsApp, with the options side by side.

The figure we send is the total: passengers, seats or cabin and port fees. If a slower sailing an hour later is cheaper, we say so; on this route the conventional ferry is frequently the best value for a family.

Cheapest ferry ticket from Bali to Gili Islands: how to pay less

The cheapest ferry ticket from Bali to Gili Islands is generally on the conventional ferry, booked early, on a weekday outside the peak weeks. These are the rules our team applies:

• Choose the conventional ferry over the high-speed boat when time allows - it is cheaper, steadier and often more scenic
• Book early for July, August, Easter and holiday weekends, when sailings sell out and fares rise
• Travel on a weekday - Friday and Sunday sailings carry the highest fares
• Tell us if your dates are flexible; moving by a day often changes the fare
• Compare operators - on this route the cheapest company changes with the date
• Travel light - some fast boats limit luggage per passenger

We answer "what is the cheapest way to get from Bali to Gili Islands by ferry?" many times a day; the answer for your travel date comes back on WhatsApp with the booking ready to confirm.

How to book ferry tickets from Bali to Gili Islands with Haqqi Tours

Here is how to book Bali to Gili Islands ferry tickets with Haqqi Tours: use the short form on this page - date, one-way or return, passengers - and send it. In a few minutes we write to you in the WhatsApp chat with the sailings, the vessel type and the price. Once you confirm and payment is arranged in the same conversation, we issue the ticket and send the electronic ticket or boarding reference.

• Step 1 - send the form: date, one-way or return, adults and children
• Step 2 - we message you through WhatsApp with the sailings, vessels, seats or cabins and the cost
• Step 3 - you confirm the sailing you prefer and we arrange payment in the same chat
• Step 4 - we issue the e-ticket and send it; we stay in touch until you land in Gili Islands

If plans change, the same WhatsApp conversation handles it. We clarify the shipping line's change and cancellation rules for the fare you chose before you pay, so there are no surprises later.

Timetable and season of the Bali to Gili Islands ferry

Sailing times on the Bali to Gili Islands route depend on the shipping line and the month - as a rule several a day. Morning departures are normally the calmest and the most reliable; the last sailing of the day is the one to avoid if you have an onward connection. We choose the sailing to fit your plan and tell you the check-in time at Padang Bai (also Sanur and Serangan).

For a connection at Gili Islands - a flight, a train or another ferry - let us know and we choose a sailing with a comfortable margin.

Departure: Padang Bai (also Sanur and Serangan)

Your crossing starts at Padang Bai (also Sanur and Serangan). Large ports have several gates and the boarding gate is announced on the boards and on the ticket; we send the gate and the check-in time with your confirmation. Bali has no rail and the public Trans Metro Dewata buses stop far from most villas; ride-hailing is restricted at the airport, so a pre-booked car with a name board is the normal arrival, and a Sprinter or minivan the choice for a family with surfboards.

• Just ask which gate or terminal your sailing uses - big ports have several
• Foot passengers: at the port 45-60 minutes before departure
• Keep the e-ticket and the ID or passport used for booking together
• Luggage is carried free within the operator's limits; large bags go on the racks or the car deck

Arrival: Gili Trawangan, Gili Air and Gili Meno

The ferry docks at Gili Trawangan, Gili Air and Gili Meno - The Gili Islands are three car-free coral islands off Lombok - Trawangan, Air and Meno - with turtles, reefs and horse carts. From the pier you are minutes from taxis, buses and the town itself. Haqqi Tours provides a private transfer from the port to your hotel in Gili Islands with a driver waiting at the exit, which for a family with bags is the easiest way to finish the Bali to Gili Islands crossing.

Many passengers continue from Gili Islands to another island or city. We provide those tickets too, so one WhatsApp conversation covers the whole itinerary.

On board the Bali to Gili Islands ferry: seats, cabins and luggage

What is the Bali to Gili Islands ferry like on board? Fast boats, passengers only, with airline-style seats, lounges, a café or restaurant and open decks on the larger ships; overnight vessels add cabins with beds and showers. Luggage is not weighed; you keep it with you or on the racks. Haqqi Tours explains the seat and cabin options for the exact ship you are booking so you pay for what you will use.

• Cabins with beds and showers on overnight sailings - two to four berths
• Café, bar or restaurant on most vessels; open decks on the conventional ferries
• Passengers only - luggage stays with you
• Children's fares by age; infants usually free

Things to do in Gili Islands after the ferry

The reasons travellers take the ferry to Gili Islands are Gili Trawangan sunset, Gili Meno's quiet beaches, a cycle round the island and snorkelling with turtles. The Gili Islands are three car-free coral islands off Lombok - Trawangan, Air and Meno - with turtles, reefs and horse carts.

We offer tours and transfers in Gili Islands as well as the ferry ticket - one conversation, one plan for the whole trip.

Why book your Bali to Gili Islands ferry ticket with Haqqi Tours

What we offer on the ferry from Bali to Gili Islands: live fares checked across every operator for your date, fast boat and slow boat explained plainly, seats and cabins reserved, vehicles booked with the right dimensions, the electronic ticket delivered by WhatsApp and a team that answers at any hour if the weather changes the plan. Send the form and let us take the ferry off your list.