Lombok Airport to Gili Islands
There is no direct ferry from Lombok Airport to the Gili Islands. The most practical way to get there is a combined transfer: a private car from the airport to Teluk Kodek Harbour on the northwest coast of Lombok, followed by a water taxi to Gili Trawangan, Gili Air or Gili Meno. Gilitickets offers this as a single bookable package through Gili Speed Boat, with a flexible departure time chosen during the booking process.
Services are available until midnight, so the transfer works whether you land in the morning, the afternoon or late in the evening. The total journey typically takes around 2 hours.
Lombok Airport to Gili Islands
Cheapest price From €60.00
Journey time ~2 hours
Departures on demand
Operators
Gili Speed BoatPrivate
Lombok to Gili Operator
The Lombok Airport to Gili Islands transfer on Gilitickets is operated by Gili Speed Boat, a licensed private water taxi service running between Lombok and the Gili Islands since 2000. The transfer combines two legs into one booking:
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Leg 1: private car. A private car picks you up from Lombok International Airport (LOP) and drives you to Teluk Kodek Harbour on the northwest coast of Lombok. The drive takes approximately 1.5 to 2 hours.
- Leg 2: water taxi. At Teluk Kodek, you board the Gili Speed Boat water taxi for the crossing to your chosen Gili Island. Gili Trawangan, Gili Air and Gili Meno are all served. The crossing takes around 5 to 10 minutes.
Unlike scheduled fast boats, there are no fixed departure times: you choose when you travel during the booking process.
The service runs until midnight, making it one of the only options for evening and late-night arrivals at Lombok Airport, where a fixed timetable is rarely practical.
Life jackets are provided for all passengers on the water taxi leg. For current prices, use the search box above.
Lombok Airport to Gili Trawangan
Gili Trawangan is the largest and liveliest of the three islands, known for its beach bars, diving schools, snorkelling spots and nightlife. It is the most popular destination for first-time visitors to the Gili Islands and draws a steady mix of backpackers, divers and party travellers.
From Lombok Airport, the transfer to Gili Trawangan takes approximately 2 hours and 10 minutes: a private car to Teluk Kodek Harbour followed by a water taxi across. Gili Trawangan is the furthest of the three Gili Islands from Teluk Kodek, so the boat leg is slightly longer than for Gili Air or Gili Meno.
Lombok Airport to Gili Air
Gili Air sits closest to the Lombok coast and strikes a balance between the activity of Gili Trawangan and the quiet of Gili Meno.
It has a good range of restaurants, dive schools and accommodation options, and tends to attract travellers who want a relaxed atmosphere without complete isolation.
The transfer from Lombok Airport to Gili Air follows the same route (private car to Teluk Kodek, then water taxi) and takes around 2 hours and 5 minutes in total. Gili Air is the closest of the three islands to Teluk Kodek.
Lombok Airport to Gili Meno
Gili Meno is the smallest and quietest of the three Gili Islands, with no nightlife and a slower pace than its neighbours.
It is popular with couples and anyone looking for a proper escape: a handful of restaurants, a turtle sanctuary and some of the best snorkelling in the area. The transfer from Lombok Airport to Gili Meno takes approximately 2 hours and 5 minutes.
The private car takes you to Teluk Kodek, and the Gili Speed Boat water taxi covers the crossing to Gili Meno from there.
Lombok Airport to Gili Travel Tips
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Book as a single package: Booking the car and boat together through Gilibookings means one confirmation, one contact point if anything changes, and no need to coordinate separately between a taxi driver and a boat operator. It removes the main logistical headache of this journey.
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Factor in 2 hours and 10 minutes total: The drive from the airport to Teluk Kodek takes 1.5 to 2 hours, and the boat crossing adds another 5 to 10 minutes. Build this into your travel plan, particularly if you have accommodation check-in times or connecting plans on the Gili Islands.
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Early and late departure surcharges apply: Gili Speed Boat applies additional charges for transfers outside standard hours. Departures before 07:00 carry a surcharge of IDR 100,000, and departures after 18:00 carry a surcharge of IDR 50,000. These are paid in cash directly to the boat captain on the day of travel.
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Available until midnight: Unlike most scheduled boat services in the region, Gili Speed Boat operates until midnight. This makes the combined transfer a viable option even for late-evening flights into Lombok, when other transfer options may no longer be running.
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All three Gili Islands are served: Whether you are heading to Gili T, Gili Air or Gili Meno, a transfer is available.
Gili Islands to Lombok Airport
The same Gili Speed Boat package covers the return journey. The water taxi departs from the main harbour on your Gili Island, crosses to Teluk Kodek Harbour, and a private car then takes you from Teluk Kodek to Lombok International Airport.
The total journey back to the airport is approximately 2 hours. Again, departure time is chosen during booking, and the service runs until midnight.
You can book the return at the same time as your outward transfer.
The same early and late surcharges apply (IDR 100,000 before 07:00 and IDR 50,000 after 18:00, paid to the captain on the day).
Frequently Asked Questions: Lombok Airport to Gili Islands
How do I get from Lombok Airport to Gili Trawangan?
There is no direct boat from Lombok Airport to Gili Trawangan. The transfer combines two legs: a private car from the airport to Teluk Kodek Harbour (approximately 1.5 to 2 hours), followed by a water taxi from Teluk Kodek to Gili Trawangan (approximately 5 to 10 minutes). You can book both legs as a single package through Gilitickets with Gili Speed Boat.
Is there a direct ferry from Lombok Airport to Gili Trawangan?
No. There is no ferry terminal at Lombok Airport. The departure harbour is Teluk Kodek, which is approximately 1.5 to 2 hours away by car. The Gili Speed Boat package on Gilitickets combines the private car and the water taxi into one booking..
Can I get a transfer from Lombok Airport to Gili Air?
Yes. The Gili Speed Boat package covers transfers to Gili Air, Gili Trawangan and Gili Meno. Specify your destination island when booking. The journey takes approximately 2 hours in total..
How do I get from Gili Trawangan to Lombok Airport?
The return transfer works the same way in reverse: a water taxi from the main harbour on Gili Trawangan to Teluk Kodek, then a private car from Teluk Kodek to Lombok Airport. The total journey is approximately 2 hours. You can book the return at the same time as your outward transfer on Gilitickets.