The cheapest and fastest ferries from Padangbai to Gili Air
Cheapest price on 14 Sept
£29
Average ticket price on 14 Sept
£36
Fastest journey on 14 Sept
2 h 5 m
Average journey duration on 14 Sept
2 h 48 m
Ferries on 14 Sept
3
Distance
66 km
The best way to find a cheap ferry ticket from Padangbai to Gili Air is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Padangbai to Gili Air will cost around £36 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap ferry tickets today for only £29.
On Mon 14 Sept, we found 3 ferries from Padangbai to Gili Air, including 3 direct services.
On Mon 14 Sept the direct ferries cover the 66 km distance in an average of 2 h 48 m but if you time it right, some ferries will get you there in just 2 h 5 m .
The slowest ferries will take 3 h 35 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
Gili Getaway9:002h45Serangan11:45Gili Air£291One-way0 changes
Bluewater Express8:002h05Padang Bai10:05Gili Air£361One-way0 changes
Bluewater Express8:003h35Serangan11:35Gili Air£441One-way0 changes
Bluewater Express8:002h05Padang Bai10:05Gili Air£361One-way0 changes
Gili Getaway9:002h45Serangan11:45Gili Air£291One-way0 changes
Bluewater Express8:003h35Serangan11:35Gili Air£441One-way0 changes
Padangbai to Gili Air Ferry Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Sailing Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Bluewater Express | Departure Time 08:00 | Arrival Time 10:05 | Duration 2h05 | Sailing Days Mon, Sun |
Operator Gili Getaway | Departure Time 09:00 | Arrival Time 11:45 | Duration 2h45 | Sailing Days Mon, Sun |
Operator Bluewater Express | Departure Time 04:15 | Arrival Time 06:20 | Duration 2h05 | Sailing Days Thu, Fri, Sat |
Operator Bluewater Express | Departure Time 02:15 | Arrival Time 04:20 | Duration 2h05 | Sailing Days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat |
Live departures
Padangbai to Gili Air ferry times
The table below shows live departures for Padangbai to Gili Air ferries for tomorrow, Monday 14 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated ferry journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bluewater Express | 8:00 Serangan | 3h35 | 11:35 Gili Air | 0 changesdirect | |
Bluewater Express | 8:00 Padang Bai | 2h05 | 10:05 Gili Air | 0 changesdirect | |
Gili Getaway | 9:00 Serangan | 2h45 | 11:45 Gili Air | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Ferry from Padangbai to Gili Air
Ferries from Padangbai to Gili Air run on average 1 times per day, taking around 2h 18m. Cheap ferry tickets for this journey start at £16 if you book in advance.
There are 1 ferries per day. The earliest ferry runs at 08:15, the last at 15:45. The fastest ferry covers the 35 nautical miles (66 km) distance in 2h 0m. There are 5 sailings per week.





Distance 35 nautical miles (66 km) |
Average sailing duration 2h 18m |
Cheapest ticket price £16 |
Ferries per day 1 |
Direct ferries Available |
Average weekly sailings 5 |
Fastest ferry 2h 0m |
First ferry 8:15 |
Last ferry 15:45 |
Cheapest Month Jul |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Jul - Sept |
Ferry operators: , Maruti Group Fast Boat, Eka Jaya Fastboat, Bluewater Express, Gili Gili Fast Boat from Padangbai to Gili AirYou can travel by ferry between Padangbai to Gili Air with , Maruti Group Fast Boat, Eka Jaya Fastboat, Bluewater Express, Gili Gili Fast Boat for as low as £16. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey.
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FAQs: Padangbai to Gili Air ferries
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