Gili Air Port is the only main port on Gili Air Island, North Lombok. Previously, this port only served local boat crossings to Bangsal. It also provides crossings to the surrounding Gili islands. Now, this port is experiencing quite rapid growth along with the development of tourism on the island. Not only does it serve local boat crossings, but now it is also used to dock fast boats from Bali.
How to Get to Gili Air Port
Getting there is very easy because on Gili Air Island, there is only one main road and one port.
Here are some ways to get there:
- If you are on Gili Air, you can walk or use a Cidomo or buggy.
You can reach this port by boat or speedboat from Lombok. Boats depart Bangsal (Lombok) every hour for Gili Air. - If you are in Gili Meno or Trawangan, you can get here using a local boat, which is scheduled twice daily.
- You can also take a fast boat from Bali, Nusa Lembongan, and Nusa Penida. The journey from Padang Bai takes around 1 1/2 hours.
Accommodation and Restaurants Around the port.
Hotels and restaurants are available around the port. Accommodation options include homestays, bungalows, and villas. A dive center is also available in the harbor area. Several restaurants serve various types of cuisine, such as European and Indonesian. Stalls serve typical Lombok cuisine around the port area. To book accommodation around the port, you can contact the hotel directly or book online. Several hotel booking sites offer various hotels at quite good prices.
Booking Fast Boat from Bali to Gili Air
The following is a list of fast boats that dock at Gili Air port:
- Eka Jaya Fast Boat
- Gili – Gili Fast Boat
- Scoot Fast Cruise
- Golden Queen Fast Boat
- Wahana Virendra
- Ganggari Fast Boat