Amed to Gili Air
Gili Air is the laid-back middle ground of the Gili Islands: livelier than Gili Meno, calmer than Gili Trawangan, with good snorkelling right off the beach. From Amed it is one boat away. Amed Fast Boat leaves Amed Harbour every morning, calls briefly at Gili Trawangan and pulls into Gili Air around an hour and a half later, so you can be on the sand before lunch without a drive to Padang Bai. Fares start from about €27.
This route is best for travellers already based in Amed, Tulamben, or North-East Bali, including divers heading from Amed's reefs to Gili Air's.
This route is best for travellers already based in Amed, Tulamben, or North-East Bali, including divers heading from Amed's reefs to Gili Air's.
Amed to Gili Air
Cheapest price From €27.00
Journey time ~1h30
Departures 09:30 daily
Operators
Amed Fast Boat Recommended
Ferry Operators from Amed to Gili Air
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Amed Fast Boat: Your only option for a speed boat straight from Amed to Gili Air. Expect two stages: about an hour across the strait to Gili Trawangan, a pause while Gili T passengers step off, then around 10 minutes along the coast to Gili Air. The Amed to Gili Air boat has air-con and toilets on board. Harbour fees are extra.
- Alternative via Padang Bai: Two operators on Gilitickets, Wahana Virendra and Golden Queen, sail from Padang Bai to Gili Air and can add a private car from Amed to your booking. You spend longer on the road, but you get a choice of departure times.
How to Get to Amed Harbour
The easiest way to reach the boat is to let Amed Fast Boat collect you. The company offers a private car pick-up to Amed Harbour from Amed, Bunutan, Tulamben, Candidasa and Padang Bai, and you can add it to your booking during the booking process. Each car takes up to 4 passengers. The driver drops you at the Amed Fast Boat office on Jln I Ketut Natih in time to check in.
- From Amed and Bunutan: A short ride along the coast road. Hotels here are spread out over several kilometres, so the pick-up saves you arranging your own transport on the morning you travel.
- From Tulamben: There are no Gili boats from Tulamben itself. The private car brings you down the coast to Amed Harbour, the nearest departure point for Gili Air.
- From Candidasa or Padang Bai: The pick-up is available, but in most cases you are better off departing from Padang Bai. It is closer, and several fast boats sail from Padang Bai through the morning, so you avoid the drive north and get a wider choice of departure times.
Fast Boat from Amed to Gili Air Travel Tips
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Gili T comes first: The boat stops at Gili Trawangan before Gili Air. Keep your seat until the crew calls your island.
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No cars, no scooters: Gili Air is car-free. From the harbour you walk, cycle or hire a cidomo (horse cart), so a backpack is easier than a big wheeled case. The luggage limit is 1 carry-on and 25 kg checked.
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Early arrival, late check-in: Landing around 11:00 usually means a few hours before your room is ready. Most places will hold your bags if you ask in advance.
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Island hopping later: Once you are on Gili Air, local boats link it with Gili Trawangan and Gili Meno, so you do not need to book every island from Amed.
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Tickets sell out: One boat a day fills quickly. Book as soon as your dates are fixed.
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Bring cash for the port tax: Harbour fees are not included in the Amed Fast Boat ticket. Keep some rupiah handy on the day. Check the Amed and Gili Air Port taxes.
Gili Air to Amed
Getting from Gili Air to Amed is a midday affair, with one return boat every day. It leaves Gili Air, stops in Bangsal on Lombok, then crosses the strait. The trip takes about 1h30, and you are back in Amed by early afternoon, in good time for a dive or the onward drive.
On the morning you leave, give yourself at least 30 minutes to check in, with your passport or ID and e-ticket to hand. Amed Fast Boat has an office on Gili Air, and your e-ticket shows where to check in. Keep some rupiah for the harbour fee. If you need transport at the Bali end, add a private car from Amed Harbour to Amed, Bunutan, Tulamben, Candidasa or Padang Bai when you book, and buy the Gili Air to Amed leg together with your outbound ticket.
Frequently Asked Questions: Amed to Gili Air
Is there a boat from Amed to Gili Air?
Yes. Amed Fast Boat sails from Amed to Gili Air daily. It stops at Gili Trawangan on the way.
Is there a ferry from Amed to Gili Air?
Not a car ferry, but the Amed to Gili Air ferry service is a 114-seat passenger fast boat with an air-conditioned cabin.
Should I take the fast boat from Amed or Padang Bai to Gili Air?
If you are staying in Amed, Tulamben, or North East Bali, the fast boat from Amed to Gili Air is the obvious choice: one boat, no long drive. Padang Bai has more departures to Gili Air through the morning, so it suits travellers coming from Ubud or Candidasa.
How long is the crossing from Amed to Gili Air?
Around 1h30. The boat sails via Gili Trawangan.
What does the Amed to Gili Air speedboat cost?
Fares start from around €27 per person. Harbour fees come on top and are paid in cash on the day. Check the search box above for today's prices.
When does the boat go from Gili Air to Amed?
Every day, arriving in Amed after a stop at Bangsal on Lombok. You can book the Gili Air to Amed boat together with your outbound ticket. Use the search box to see the exact departure time(s).