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How to get fromIstanbul to Gili Islandsby plane, ferry, or bus

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

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

    best
    1. Fly from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS)plane plane IST - DPS
    2. Take the ferry from Serangan to Gili Trawangan Harborferry ferry
    20h 31m
    Rp 7,860,223–14,100,223

  2. Fly Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Lombok International Airport, bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Lombok International Airport (LOP)plane plane SAW - LOP
    2. Take the bus from Lombok International Airport to Senggigibus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Bangsal to Gili Air Harbourferry ferry
    26h 42m
    Rp 5,732,531–14,647,725

  3. Fly Istanbul Airport to Lombok International Airport, bus, ferry

    1. Fly from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Lombok International Airport (LOP)plane plane IST - LOP
    2. Take the bus from Lombok International Airport to Senggigibus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Bangsal to Gili Air Harbourferry ferry
    24h 12m
    Rp 7,231,223–24,640,223

  4. Fly Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Ngurah Rai International Airport, ferry

    1. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS)plane plane SAW - DPS
    2. Take the ferry from Serangan to Gili Trawangan Harborferry ferry
    24h 41m
    Rp 5,861,531–14,107,725

Istanbul Airport (IST) to Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS) flights

Calendar34Weekly Planes
Duration14h 52mAverage Duration
TicketRp 6,674,775Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 10,510.2 km
  • Duration: 20h 31m

What companies run services between Istanbul, Turkey and Gili Islands, Indonesia?

There is no direct connection from Istanbul to Gili Islands. However, you can take the train to Gayrettepe, take the train to Istanbul Airport, walk to Istanbul Airport (IST) airport, fly to Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS), walk to Ngurah Rai Airport, take the bus to Beachwalk, take the taxi to Serangan, then take the ferry to Gili Trawangan Harbor. Alternatively, you can take the train to Gayrettepe, take the train to Istanbul Airport, walk to Istanbul Airport (IST) 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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