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How to get fromGeorge Town to Gili Islandsby plane, ferry, bus, car ferry, or tram

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There are 3 ways to get from George Town to Gili Islands by plane, ferry, bus, car ferry, or tram

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

    best
    1. Fly from Penang International Airport (PEN) to Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS)plane plane PEN - DPS
    2. Take the ferry from Serangan to Gili Trawangan Harborferry ferry
    12h 45m
    Rp 2,663,764–5,256,307

  2. Fly Penang International Airport to Lombok International Airport, bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Penang International Airport (PEN) to Lombok International Airport (LOP)plane plane PEN - LOP
    2. Take the bus from Lombok International Airport to Senggigibus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Bangsal to Gili Air Harbourferry ferry
    13h 42m
    Rp 1,914,764–7,126,307

  3. Car ferry, tram to Alor Setar, fly to Lombok International Airport, bus, ferry

    1. Take the carferry from Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    2. Take the tram from Butterworth to Anak Bukittram tram
    3. Fly from Alor Setar (AOR) to Lombok International Airport (LOP)plane plane AOR - LOP
    4. Take the bus from Lombok International Airport to Senggigibus bus
    5. Take the ferry from Bangsal to Gili Air Harbourferry ferry
    19h 13m
    Rp 2,806,242–9,328,242

Penang International Airport (PEN) to Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS) flights

Calendar118Weekly Planes
Duration6h 12mAverage Duration
TicketRp 1,688,418Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,413.3 km
  • Duration: 12h 45m

What companies run services between George Town, Malaysia and Gili Islands, Indonesia?

There is no direct connection from George Town to Gili Islands. However, you can take the bus to (M1) Lapangan Terbang Antarabangsa Pulau Pinang, walk to Penang International Airport (PEN) 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 bus to (M1) Lapangan Terbang Antarabangsa Pulau Pinang, walk to Penang International Airport (PEN) 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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