🏝️ How to Get to the Gili Islands (Trawangan, Air & Meno) from Lombok

Dreaming of white sand beaches, turquoise water, and the easy island life of the Gilis? Whether you’re heading to Gili Trawangan, Gili Air, or Gili Meno, getting there from Lombok is easier than it looks, but it depends on where you’re starting from. Here’s your complete guide to reaching the Gilis from Kuta, Senggigi, Tetebatu, Mataram, and Lombok International Airport (Praya).

🚤 Where Do Boats to the Gilis Leave From?

All boats to the Gili Islands depart from the northwest coast of Lombok.
There are two main harbors:

• Bangsal Harbor (public harbor) the cheapest and most local option, used by public boats and some speedboats. The last boat leaves around 4pm-5pm.
• Teluk Nare / Teluk Kodek used mainly by private speedboats (faster, more comfortable, and a little more expensive, but super flexible).

You can buy tickets at the harbor or through local tour offices. The journey from Lombok to the Gilis takes 10–25 minutes depending on the island and the type of boat.

🛥️ Boat Options and Prices

🚗 From Different Parts of Lombok

🏄‍♀️ From Kuta Lombok

Kuta is in the south of Lombok, famous for its surf spots and stunning beaches, but it’s quite far from the Gilis.

• Travel time: around 2.5 to 3 hours total.
• How to get there:
  1. Take a taxi or private car to Bangsal Harbor (approx. 2 hours).
  2. From Bangsal, hop on a public boat (about 15–25 minutes) or a speedboat (10 minutes).

🌅 From Senggigi

Senggigi is the most convenient base on the west coast of Lombok for getting to the Gilis.

• Travel time: around 1–1.5 hours total.
• How to get there:
  1. Drive to Bangsal or Teluk Nare (about 30–40 minutes).
  2. Catch a public boat or speedboat to your chosen Gili.

🌿 From Tetebatu

Tetebatu, in central Lombok near Mount Rinjani, is a beautiful rural area, but getting to the Gilis takes some planning.

• Travel time: around 3–3.5 hours total.
• How to get there:
  1. Hire a private driver to take you to Bangsal Harbor (approx. 2.5–3 hours).
  2. Take a public boat or speedboat to your island.
• Tip: Start early: the last public boats usually leave before 5 PM.

🏙️ From Mataram

Mataram, Lombok’s capital, is centrally located and well-connected.

• Travel time: around 2 hours total.
• How to get there:
  1. Drive or take a taxi to Bangsal Harbor (1.5 hours).
  2. Take a boat across to your Gili (15–25 minutes).
• Tip: Blue Bird taxis and Grab are available in Mataram, making transfers simple.

✈️ From Lombok International Airport (Praya)

If you’re landing at Lombok Airport (LOP) and heading straight to paradise, here’s what to do:

• Travel time: around 2.5–3 hours total.
• How to get there:
  1. Take a private transfer or taxi from the airport to Bangsal Harbor.
  2. From there, hop on a public boat (budget option) or speedboat (faster).