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How to get fromSumba to Gili Airby plane, ferry, train, bus, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Sumba to Gili Air by plane, ferry, train, bus, or taxi

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  1. Fly Tambolaka to Ngurah Rai International Airport, ferry

    best
    1. Fly from Tambolaka (TMC) to Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS)plane plane TMC - DPS
    2. Take the ferry from Serangan to Gili Air Harbourferry ferry
    6h 23m
    Rp 2,411,800–4,814,656

  2. Ferry, train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Waingapu Ferry Port to Kupang Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    2. Take the ferry from Kupang Ferry Terminal 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 ferry from Sanur to Gili Air Harbourferry ferry
    4d 17h
    Rp 1,357,395–1,836,654

  3. Fly Waingapu to Ngurah Rai International Airport, ferry

    1. Fly from Waingapu (WGP) to Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS)plane plane WGP - DPS
    2. Take the ferry from Serangan to Gili Air Harbourferry ferry
    6h 48m
    Rp 2,667,162–4,480,041

  4. Fly Waingapu to Lombok International Airport, bus, taxi, ferry

    1. Fly from Waingapu (WGP) to Lombok International Airport (LOP)plane plane WGP - LOP
    2. Take the bus from Lombok International Airport to Senggigibus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Senggigi to Bangsaltaxi taxi
    4. Take the ferry from Bangsal to Gili Air Harbourferry ferry
    6h 55m
    Rp 1,766,410–2,538,886

  5. Fly Tambolaka to Lombok International Airport, bus, taxi, ferry

    1. Fly from Tambolaka (TMC) to Lombok International Airport (LOP)plane plane TMC - LOP
    2. Take the bus from Lombok International Airport to Senggigibus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Senggigi to Bangsaltaxi taxi
    4. Take the ferry from Bangsal to Gili Air Harbourferry ferry
    6h 45m
    Rp 1,877,919–4,003,688

Tambolaka (TMC) to Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS) flights

Calendar21Weekly Planes
Duration1h 3mAverage Duration
TicketRp 1,004,544Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 572.1 km
  • Duration: 6h 23m

What companies run services between Sumba, Indonesia and Gili Air, Indonesia?

There is no direct connection from Sumba to Gili Air. However, you can 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 Air Harbour. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Waingapu Ferry Port to Gili Air Harbour via Kupang Ferry Terminal, Surabaya - Tanjung Perak Port, Surabaya Kota, Jember, Jember, Sanur, and Sanur in around 4d 17h.

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