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Private Car and Fast Boat
This private vehicle and fast boat combo is the most straightforward way to get from Lombok International Airport to the Gili Islands.
Upon landing, a driver will be waiting in arrivals holding a sign with your name. From there, you will enjoy a 90-minute private car ride to Teluk Kodek Harbour, followed by a fast boat crossing to your chosen Gili Island: Gili Trawangan, Gili Air or Gili Meno.
 
The whole journey is bookable as a single package through Gilitickets, with no fixed departure time: you choose when you travel. The service is operated by Gili Speed Boat, a licensed water taxi operator running on this stretch since 2000. The same package covers the return trip from the Gili Islands back to Lombok Airport.
 
Private Car and Fast Boat
Capacity 8 pax
Max speed 25 knots
Departure time Choose your own
Luggage  25 kg per pax
Service
GPS•Colour radar•Echo sounder•Compass
Safety Equipment
Life jackets•First aid kit•Fire extinguishers
Amendment Policy
Free changes up to 24h before departure.
Cancellation Policy
+48h: Full refund Under 48h / no-show: No refund A cancellation fee may apply.

Private Car and Fast Boat: Route

The private car and fast boat transfer is a two-leg journey booked as a single package. You can start from Lombok International Airport, Senggigi or Kuta Lombok:
 
  • Private car: Your driver takes you directly to Teluk Kodek Harbour on the northwest coast of Lombok. From Lombok International Airport, your driver will be waiting in the arrivals hall holding a sign with your name. From Senggigi and Kuta Lombok, your driver picks you up at your hotel or villa at the agreed time.
     
  • Fast boat: At Teluk Kodek, you board the fast boat for the crossing to your chosen Gili Island. Gili Trawangan, Gili Air and Gili Meno are all served. Crossing times range from 5 to 15 minutes depending on your destination.
     

From Lombok International Airport

The drive from the airport to Teluk Kodek takes approximately 90 minutes, depending on traffic.
 
Lombok Airport  → Teluk Kodek → Gili Trawangan
Lombok Airport  → Teluk Kodek → Gili Air
Lombok Airport  → Teluk Kodek → Gili Meno

From Senggigi
Senggigi is the closest of the three starting points. The drive along the coast road to Teluk Kodek takes approximately 45 minutes, depending on traffic.
 
Senggigi  → Teluk Kodek → Gili Trawangan
Senggigi  → Teluk Kodek → Gili Air
Senggigi  → Teluk Kodek → Gili Meno

From Kuta Lombok
Kuta Lombok is on the south coast, so this is the longest drive of the three. The journey to Teluk Kodek takes approximately 2.5 hours, depending on traffic, so plan your departure time accordingly.
 
Kuta Lombok  → Teluk Kodek → Gili Trawangan
Kuta Lombok  → Teluk Kodek → Gili Air
Kuta Lombok  → Teluk Kodek → Gili Meno

 

Gili Water Taxi

Lombok Airport

Lombok to the Gilis

Safety Equipment

Private car
The private cars used for the airport transfer are well maintained and regularly serviced. All vehicles are fitted with seat belts for all passengers. Drivers are experienced on the Lombok Airport to Teluk Kodek route.
 
Fast boat
Gili Speed Boat is a licensed operator with a good safety record. Every fast boat carries the safety equipment required under Indonesian maritime regulations, including:
 
  • Life jackets for all passengers, stored under the seats
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguishers
Navigation and communications equipment onboard includes a GPS, Samyung colour radar, Furuno echo sounder, marine radio and multiple VHF transceivers.

 

Private car
 

Gili Water taxi

Fast Boat Specifications

Specification Details
Hull material Alloy
Length 5 metres
Beam 2 metres
Passenger capacity 8 passengers
Maximum speed 25 knots
Engine Suzuki 200 HP

 

Practical Information

Departure time

There is no fixed departure time. You choose when you travel during the booking process.
The service runs daily until midnight, making it a practical option for late-evening arrivals at Lombok Airport.
 

Early and late surcharges

Additional charges apply for departures outside standard hours and are payable in cash directly to the captain on the day of travel:
 
  • Before 07:00: Additional charge of IDR 100,000
     
  • After 18:00: Additional charge of IDR 50,000
     

Luggage

The maximum luggage allowance is 25 kg per passenger. The fast boat has limited storage space, so passengers with oversized or bulky luggage should plan accordingly
 

Amendment Policy

Date and time changes are free of charge up to 24 hours before departure, subject to availability.
 

Cancellation Policy

  • More than 48 hours before departure: 100% refund (minus 10% cancellation fee)
     
  • Less than 48 hours before departure or no-show: No refund

 

Gili Water Taxi

Gili Water Taxi

Gili Water Taxi

Frequently Asked Questions: Private Car and Fast Boat

How does the private car and fast boat transfer work?

Your driver takes you by private car to Teluk Kodek Harbour, where you board a fast boat for the crossing to your chosen Gili Island. Gili Trawangan, Gili Air and Gili Meno are all served. From Lombok Airport, your driver will be waiting in arrivals with a name sign. From Senggigi and Kuta Lombok, your driver picks you up at your hotel or villa at the agreed time.

Where can I start the transfer?

You can start from Lombok International Airport, Senggigi or Kuta Lombok. All three routes go via Teluk Kodek Harbour and serve Gili Trawangan, Gili Air and Gili Meno.

How long does the journey take?

The drive to Teluk Kodek takes approximately 90 minutes from Lombok Airport, 45 minutes from Senggigi and 2.5 hours from Kuta Lombok, depending on traffic. The fast boat crossing then takes 5 to 15 minutes depending on your island. In total, expect around 2 hours from the airport, 1 hour 15 minutes from Senggigi and 3 hours from Kuta Lombok.

Do I need to book in advance?

Yes. This transfer must be booked at least 24 hours before your planned departure time. Once your booking is confirmed, you will receive an email with your driver's details and full journey information.

Can I choose my own departure time?

Yes. There is no fixed timetable. You select your preferred departure time during the booking process. The service runs daily until midnight, including late-evening and early-morning transfers.

Is this transfer available for the return trip from the Gili Islands?

Yes. The same private car and fast boat package covers the return journey: fast boat from your Gili Island to Teluk Kodek, then private car to Lombok Airport, Senggigi or Kuta Lombok. You can book the return at the same time as your outward transfer.

 

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