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How to get fromManado to Gili Islandsby plane, ferry, car, train, or bus

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

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  1. Fly to Ngurah Rai International Airport, ferry

    best
    1. Fly from Sam Ratulangi International Airport (MDC) to Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS)plane plane MDC - DPS
    2. Take the ferry from Serangan to Gili Trawangan Harborferry ferry
    7h 32m
    Rp 2,839,381–3,699,268

  2. Drive, ferry, train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Manado to Bitungcar car
    2. Take the ferry from Bitung to Surabaya - Tanjung Perak Portferry ferry
    3. Take the train from Surabaya Kota to Jembertrain train
    4. Take the bus from Jember to Sanurbus bus
    5. Take the bus from McDonalds Sanur to Gili Trawanganbus bus
    4d 6h
    Rp 1,629,172–2,188,915

  3. Fly to Lombok International Airport, bus, ferry

    1. Fly from Sam Ratulangi International Airport (MDC) to Lombok International Airport (LOP)plane plane MDC - LOP
    2. Take the bus from Lombok International Airport to Senggigibus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Bangsal to Gili Air Harbourferry ferry
    10h 19m
    Rp 3,210,381–4,239,268

Sam Ratulangi International Airport (MDC) to Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS) flights

Calendar17Weekly Planes
Duration3h 38mAverage Duration
TicketRp 1,952,495Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Manado to Gili Islands.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 1,704.8 km
  • Duration: 7h 32m

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

There is no direct connection from Manado to Gili Islands. However, you can take the taxi to Sam Ratulangi International Airport (MDC) 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 a vehicle from Manado to Gili Trawangan via Bitung, Surabaya - Tanjung Perak Port, Surabaya Kota, Jember, Jember, Sanur, and McDonalds Sanur in around 4d 6h.

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