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How to get fromCape Town to Gili Islandsby plane, ferry, or bus

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There are 2 ways to get from Cape Town to Gili Islands by plane, ferry, or bus

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  1. Fly to Ngurah Rai International Airport, ferry

    best
    1. Fly from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS)plane plane CPT - DPS
    2. Take the ferry from Serangan to Gili Trawangan Harborferry ferry
    22h 16m
    Rp 8,970,686–16,582,629

  2. Fly to Lombok International Airport, bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to Lombok International Airport (LOP)plane plane CPT - LOP
    2. Take the bus from Lombok International Airport to Senggigibus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Bangsal to Gili Air Harbourferry ferry
    23h 18m
    Rp 7,821,686–50,752,629

Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS) flights

Calendar20Weekly Planes
Duration19h 8mAverage Duration
TicketRp 7,368,988Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Cape Town to Gili Islands.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 10,196.9 km
  • Duration: 22h 16m

What companies run services between Cape Town, South Africa and Gili Islands, Indonesia?

There is no direct connection from Cape Town to Gili Islands. However, you can take the taxi to Capetown-Airport-CPT airport, fly to Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS), walk to Ngurah Rai Airport, take the bus to Lippo Mall Kuta, take the taxi to Serangan, then take the ferry to Gili Trawangan Harbor. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Capetown-Airport-CPT airport, fly to Lombok International Airport (LOP), walk to Lombok International Airport, take the bus to Senggigi, take the taxi to Bangsal, then take the ferry to Gili Air Harbour.

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