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How to get fromSumbawa Besar to Gili Islandsby car, car ferry, ferry, plane, bus, or taxi

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There are 3 ways to get from Sumbawa Besar to Gili Islands by car, car ferry, ferry, plane, bus, or taxi

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  1. Drive, car ferry, ferry

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    1. Drive from Sumbawa Besar to Poto Tanocar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Poto Tano to Kayangan Ferry Portcarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Kayangan Ferry Port to Bangsalcar car
    4. Take the ferry from Bangsal to Gili Air Harbourferry ferry
    5h 24m
    Rp 406,044–900,063

  2. Fly to Ngurah Rai International Airport, ferry

    1. Fly from Brangbiji Airport (SWQ) to Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS)plane plane SWQ - DPS
    2. Take the ferry from Serangan to Gili Trawangan Harborferry ferry
    5h 48m
    Rp 2,120,430–3,267,559

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

    1. Fly from Brangbiji Airport (SWQ) to Lombok International Airport (LOP)plane plane SWQ - 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 15m
    Rp 1,107,202–1,730,496

Brangbiji Airport (SWQ) to Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS) flights

Calendar12Weekly Planes
Duration1h 40mAverage Duration
TicketRp 1,270,430Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 215.5 km
  • Duration: 5h 24m

What companies run services between Sumbawa Besar, Indonesia and Gili Islands, Indonesia?

There is no direct connection from Sumbawa Besar to Gili Islands. However, you can drive to Poto Tano, take the car ferry to Kayangan Ferry Port, drive to Bangsal, then take the ferry to Gili Air Harbour. Alternatively, 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 Trawangan Harbor.

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