Getting There From Lombok

You can reach the Gili Islands by boat from the port of Bangsal, 1km from the village of Pemenang. A public boat service runs twice daily, at 10.00 am and 2.00 pm. Tickets can be purchased at the Harbour Office. Make sure you allow plenty of time prior to departure if you decide to use this service. Alternately, you can charter a boat, for a modest rate, at your convenience.

Occasionally the port of Bangsal can attract hawkers who will approach the tourist and try to convince him/her into buying expensive return boat tickets. While always being harmless, please be aware that all return tickets for either the public boat or a charter boat can be purchased on the island at your convenience.

To save any problems of this nature, WISATA GILI PERMAI offers a pick-up service from Bangsal, using either the public boat service or charter boats, depending on your time of arrival. The duration of the short and pleasant journey from mainland Lombok to Gili Meno is approximately 45 minutes. Please contact us for further information.

If you’re travelling from Senggigi, Perama boat service also offers passage to the Gili Islands.

From Bali By Plane ⇒ You can fly from Denpasar to Mataram in approximately 30 minutes. There are many operators, flying around 7 times daily, and prices are moderate. Flying is the fastest and easiest option.

You can then take a taxi from Mataram Airport to Bangsal (approximately 40 minutes), or take advantage of WISATA GILI PERMAI airport pick-up service. Please contact us for further information and reservation.

By Public Ferry >> If you would like to travel to Lombok by ferry, the departure port is Padang Bai.

The ferry takes you to Lembar Harbour, Lombok. From Lembar Harbour there is a shuttle bus service to Bangsal harbour. You can purchase a ticket for all legs of the journey from one of the many travel offices in Padangbai. From Pemenang you can enjoy a 1km ‘cidomo’ (horse driven taxi) ride to Bangsal Harbour for a connecting boat to the Gili Islands.

By Fast Boats LIAN EXPRESS , EKA JAYA FAST BOAT , GILI CAT FAST BOAT , BLUE WATER EXPRESS, Another option is to take a PERAMA boat from Padangbai to Senggigi, and from there, connect to the Gili Islands.

Whether travelling by boat or plane, it’s best to purchase your tickets in advance and arrive at ports with some time to spare.