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How to get fromGili Islands to Maldivesby ferry, plane, or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Gili Islands to Maldives by ferry, plane, or bus

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  1. Ferry, ferry to Ngurah Rai International Airport, fly to Velana International Airport

    best
    1. Take the ferry from Gili Trawangan Wijaya Buyuk to Nusa Lembonganferry ferry
    2. Take the ferry from Nusa Lembongan Harbour Shared to Sanur Area Transferferry ferry
    3. Fly from Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS) to Velana International Airport (MLE)plane plane DPS - MLE
    16h 51m
    $330–1,046

  2. Ferry, ferry to Ngurah Rai International Airport, fly to Dhaalu Atoll Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Gili Trawangan Wijaya Buyuk to Nusa Lembonganferry ferry
    2. Take the ferry from Nusa Lembongan Harbour Shared to Sanur Area Transferferry ferry
    3. Fly from Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS) to Dhaalu Atoll Airport (DDD)plane plane DPS - DDD
    21h 56m
    $279–745

  3. Ferry, bus to Lombok International Airport, fly to Velana International Airport

    1. Take the ferry from Gili Air Harbour to Bangsalferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Senggigi to Lombok International Airportbus bus
    3. Fly from Lombok International Airport (LOP) to Velana International Airport (MLE)plane plane LOP - MLE
    17h 45m
    $294–780

  4. Ferry, bus to Lombok International Airport, fly to Dhaalu Atoll Airport

    1. Take the ferry from Gili Air Harbour to Bangsalferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Senggigi to Lombok International Airportbus bus
    3. Fly from Lombok International Airport (LOP) to Dhaalu Atoll Airport (DDD)plane plane LOP - DDD
    20h 30m
    $293–829

  5. Ferry, bus to Lombok International Airport, fly to Kulhudhuffushi Airport

    1. Take the ferry from Gili Air Harbour to Bangsalferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Senggigi to Lombok International Airportbus bus
    3. Fly from Lombok International Airport (LOP) to Kulhudhuffushi Airport (HDK)plane plane LOP - HDK
    30h 5m
    $363–979

Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS) to Velana International Airport (MLE) flights

Calendar31Weekly Planes
Duration11h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket$239Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 4,957.5 km
  • Duration: 16h 51m

What companies run services between Gili Islands, Indonesia and Maldives?

There is no direct connection from Gili Islands to Maldives. However, you can take the ferry to Nusa Lembongan, walk to Nusa Lembongan Harbour Shared, take the ferry to Sanur Area Transfer, walk to McDonald's Sanur, take the bus to Ngurah Rai Airport, walk to Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS) airport, fly to Velana International Airport (MLE), walk to Domestic Terminal, then take the bus to Fehires Park `. Alternatively, you can take the ferry to Bangsal, take the taxi to Senggigi, take the bus to Lombok International Airport, walk to Lombok-Airport-LOP airport, fly to Velana International Airport (MLE), walk to Domestic Terminal, then take the bus to Fehires Park `.

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