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How to get fromDubai to Gili Islandsby plane, ferry, shuttle, or bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Dubai to Gili Islands by plane, ferry, shuttle, or bus

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  1. Fly Dubai International Airport to Ngurah Rai International Airport, ferry

    best
    1. Fly from Dubai International Airport (DXB) to Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS)plane plane DXB - DPS
    2. Take the ferry from Serangan to Gili Trawangan Harborferry ferry
    16h 30m
    Rp 7,376,432–12,375,490

  2. Shuttle to Abu Dhabi, fly to Lombok International Airport, bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take a shuttle bus from Dubai - Ibn Battuta Mall to Abu Dhabi Airportshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Abu Dhabi (AUH) to Lombok International Airport (LOP)plane plane AUH - LOP
    3. Take the bus from Lombok International Airport to Senggigibus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Bangsal to Gili Air Harbourferry ferry
    21h 32m
    Rp 5,900,395–15,836,038

  3. Shuttle to Abu Dhabi, fly to Ngurah Rai International Airport, ferry

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Dubai - Ibn Battuta Mall to Abu Dhabi Airportshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Abu Dhabi (AUH) to Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS)plane plane AUH - DPS
    3. Take the ferry from Serangan to Gili Trawangan Harborferry ferry
    18h 50m
    Rp 7,049,395–12,566,038

  4. Fly Dubai International Airport to Lombok International Airport, bus, ferry

    1. Fly from Dubai International Airport (DXB) to Lombok International Airport (LOP)plane plane DXB - LOP
    2. Take the bus from Lombok International Airport to Senggigibus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Bangsal to Gili Air Harbourferry ferry
    20h 27m
    Rp 8,227,432–14,645,490

Dubai International Airport (DXB) to Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS) flights

Calendar32Weekly Planes
Duration10h 41mAverage Duration
TicketRp 5,440,653Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 7,620 km
  • Duration: 16h 30m

What companies run services between Dubai, United Arab Emirates and Gili Islands, Indonesia?

There is no direct connection from Dubai to Gili Islands. However, you can take the subway to Airport Terminal 3 Metro Station 1, walk to Dubai International Airport (DXB) 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 subway to Ibn Battuta Metro Station, walk to Dubai - Ibn Battuta Mall, take the shuttle to Abu Dhabi Airport, walk to Abu Dhabi (AUH) 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.

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