Gili Air

Where it is & how to get there

• From Lombok: About 15 minutes by public boat from Bangsal harbour.
• From Bali: Fast boats from Padang Bai take about 2 hours.
• Island hopping: Inter-island boats link Gili Air with Meno and Trawangan.

The story of Gili Air

Gili Air is the closest Gili island to Lombok and has the largest local population of the three, giving it a village feel. Like its neighbours, it has no cars or motorbikes.

Its beaches and reefs offer good snorkelling straight from the shore, and the pace is slower than on Gili Trawangan, making it popular with couples and families.

Best time to visit

Tips before you go

• Good for families.
• Walk or cycle the island in about 1.5 hours.
• Snorkel along the east coast where the reef is closest to shore.

What's around Gili Air

• Gili MenoUnderwater statues and a turtle sanctuary.
• Gili TrawanganLivelier neighbour.
• Bangsal harbourBoats to Lombok.
• SenggigiBeach town on Lombok.

Questions travellers ask