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How to get fromKota Kinabalu to Gili Islandsby plane, ferry, bus, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Kota Kinabalu to Gili Islands by plane, ferry, bus, or car

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  1. Fly to Ngurah Rai International Airport, ferry

    best
    1. Fly from Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI) to Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS)plane plane BKI - DPS
    2. Take the ferry from Serangan to Gili Trawangan Harborferry ferry
    10h 46m
    Rp 3,648,618–10,056,549

  2. Bus, drive, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Kota Kinabalu to Limbangbus bus
    2. Drive from Limbang to Bandar Seri Begawancar car
    3. Take the bus from Bandar Seri Begawan to Pontianakbus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Pontianak to Surabaya - Tanjung Perak Portferry ferry
    5. Take the bus from Surabaya to Denpasarbus bus
    6. Take the ferry from Sanur to Gili Trawangan Harborferry ferry
    4d 6h
    Rp 2,656,771–3,123,271

  3. Fly to Lombok International Airport, bus, ferry

    1. Fly from Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI) to Lombok International Airport (LOP)plane plane BKI - LOP
    2. Take the bus from Lombok International Airport to Senggigibus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Bangsal to Gili Air Harbourferry ferry
    12h 18m
    Rp 4,699,618–11,726,549

Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI) to Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS) flights

Calendar63Weekly Planes
Duration7h 14mAverage Duration
TicketRp 1,716,488Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,755.5 km
  • Duration: 10h 46m

What companies run services between Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia and Gili Islands, Indonesia?

There is no direct connection from Kota Kinabalu to Gili Islands. However, you can take the taxi to Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI) 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 a bus from Kota Kinabalu to Gili Trawangan Harbor via Limbang, Bandar Seri Begawan, Pontianak, Pontianak, Surabaya - Tanjung Perak Port, Surabaya, Denpasar, and Sanur in around 4d 6h.

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