Sanur to Gili Air

Sanur to Gili Air

Sanur
Gili Air
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Sanur to Gili Air Destination Reviews

JP
Josef P
The boat didn come to Gili Air time, we had delay more than one hour
Sanur to Gili Air, Ferry Aluminium Fast Ferry, Dcamel Fast Ferry (Dcamel Fast Ferry), Jun 29, 2026
AC
Anais C
The trip was announced to take 2 hours, that’s why we choose this one but finally it tooks more than 3 hours with stop at nusa penida and Gili Trawangan Le voyage était annoncé comme mettant 2h pour relier Bali à Gili Air mais finalement nous avons mis plus de 3 heures avec des arrêts à Nusa Penida et Gili Trawangan
Sanur to Gili Air, Ferry Standard Class, Starfish Fast Boat, Jun 28, 2026
FV
Francesca V
They sell you the ticket from Bali to Gili Air in 2h but it took us almost 3,5h so if you have anything planned be aware of it!
Sanur to Gili Air, Ferry Standard Class, Starfish Fast Boat, Jun 19, 2026
SB
Shannon B
Booked with starfish but travelled with tanis fast cruise, left 15 minutes late and travel time was an hour longer. We had specifically paid a little more to be on the faster boat/fewer stops.
Sanur to Gili Air, Ferry Standard Class, Starfish Fast Boat, Jun 11, 2026
J
Julie
Seats too near together
Sanur to Gili Air, Ferry Speedboat, The Tanis Fast Cruise, Jun 3, 2026
MH
Martin H
Check in good at office, transfer to lounge good, walk from lounge to boat through central building good.
Sanur to Gili Air, Ferry Speedboat, The Tanis Fast Cruise, Jun 3, 2026
CM
Carl M
Fabulous company lovely staff boat ride great air conditioning
Sanur to Gili Air, Bus Minibus + Fastboat, Karunia Jaya Luxury Cruise, May 25, 2026
HC
Hendrika C
The ac was not working so it was very hot
Sanur to Gili Air, Ferry Standard Class, Starfish Fast Boat, May 7, 2026
MH
Michelle H
AC was broken. Inside smelled like gasoline and cigarettes. They were working on the boat while we were using it so it stopped several times.
Sanur to Gili Air, Ferry High Speed Ferry, WaterJet (WaterJet), Apr 27, 2026
RG
Rémy G
Poor aircon, cracks on the fiber of the ship taht mooved when itting bigger waves. Not very safe on BIG waves.
Sanur to Gili Air, Ferry Standard Class, Starfish Fast Boat, Apr 26, 2026
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Sanur to Gili Air Schedule

TypeOperatorClassDeparture TimeArrival TimePriceRating
Van
Wahana Virendra
Standard
06:00
10:30
$17.28
Ferry
Wijaya Buyuk
Fast Boat
08:00
11:40
$16.44
Ferry
SGening Fast Boat
Speedboat
08:00
11:00
$17.23
Ferry
Starfish Fast Cruise
Standard Class
08:45
12:50
$12.71
  3.0
Ferry
The Tanis Fast Cruise
Standard Class
09:00
13:00
$18.39
  4.3
Ferry
The Tanis Fast Cruise
Speedboat
09:00
13:00
$18.39
  4.4
Ferry
Einsteins Fast Boat
Ferry
09:30
12:50
$27.87
  4.7
Ferry
Einsteins Fast Boat
Ferry
10:00
13:20
$27.87
  4.7
Ferry
The Tanis Fast Cruise
Standard Class
12:00
15:30
$18.39
  4.3
Ferry
The Tanis Fast Cruise
Speedboat
12:00
15:30
$18.39
  4.4
Ferry
Wijaya Buyuk
Standard
12:25
15:05
$16.44
  4.0
Ferry
Wijaya Buyuk
Standard
12:30
15:10
$16.44
  4.0
Ferry
Wijaya Perkasa
Standard
12:30
15:10
$16.72
  3.0
Ferry
Wijaya Buyuk
Standard
12:35
15:15
$16.44
  4.0

How to get from Sanur to Gili Air

When you want to get from Sanur to Gili Air, you have a few options to consider. Traveling between these destinations is possible by different means of transport:

  • Bus
  • Ferry
  • Van
  • Taxi

If you’re looking for a quick trip, it’s recommended that you use Ferry. However, if you’d rather take your time with a slower, more affordable travel option, you can book a Taxi+ferry ticket.

The cost of travel will depend on the means of transport you choose for your trip. A Ferry ticket is the most expensive option - it will cost you about USD 55.79. If you want to save on transportation, it’s better to take a ferry+van as a ferry+van ticket costs as low as USD 22.29.

How far is Sanur from Gili Air?

If you’re traveling by land, it’s important to know the distance from Sanur to Gili Air. Your trip will be a total of 63 miles (100 km). The flying distance is 63 miles (100 km).

How long does it take to get from Sanur to Gili Air?

The travel time from Sanur to Gili Air can vary depending on the mode of transportation you choose. All things considered, the whole journey should take from 2 to 7 hours.

How much does it cost to get from Sanur to Gili Air?

The cost of the trip from Sanur to Gili Air varies according to what means of transport you choose for your journey. The most affordable operator is Gili Dewata Transfer: travelling by ferry+van expect to pay as low as USD 22.29 for your ticket.

However, if you’re after more upscale travel . The most expensive variant is to opt for a Ferry - a one-way Ferry ticket can cost as much as USD 55.79.

Here is a chart of the average ticket prices and transportation options available from Sanur to Gili Air:

  • taxi+Ferry price: USD 20.20. From Sanur to Gili Air starting from 06:00 Sanur Transfer until 06:00 Sanur Transfer
  • Ferry+Van price: USD 22.29 - USD 50.16. From Sanur to Gili Air starting from 00:00 Denpasar until 11:40 Burger King Mahendradata
  • Bus+Ferry price: USD 27.52 - USD 31.77. From Sanur to Gili Air starting from 06:00 Popular Market Deli Canggu until 10:30 KFC Wayang Sanur
  • Ferry tickets - USD 27.87 to USD 55.79.
  • Van price : USD 29.26 - USD 37.62;
  • Bus tickets - USD 43.47 to USD 50.16;

How many trips per day are there between Sanur and Gili Air?

Depending on your choice of transportation, the number of daily trips varies.

  • 66 by Ferry+Van from Sanur to Gili Air starting from 00:00 Denpasar until 11:40 Burger King Mahendradata
  • Ferries leave from Sanur for Gili Air 50 times a day.
  • 24 by Bus+Ferry from Sanur to Gili Air starting from 06:00 Popular Market Deli Canggu until 10:30 KFC Wayang Sanur
  • Buses start plying the route from 06:00 - you can also take a bus as late as 07:30. There are 9 available bus trips every day.

Which means of transport is the best for the route?

Buses

Taking a bus from Sanur to Gili Air is cheaper than flying. Quite often, a long-distance bus is the cheapest transportation option. Buses normally make bathroom and/or lunch stops along the way.

Things to remember before opting for a bus ride:

  • If possible, make sure to choose higher-class buses for a more comfortable travel experience. Such buses often have an air conditioning system, soft reclining seats, Wi-Fi, bathrooms, etc.
  • As with plane tickets, buses are better booked in advance so that you can secure a good seat.
  • While booking a bus, keep in mind that delays are possible. Yet it still pays to get to the bus station at least 15 minutes prior to the scheduled departure.

Ferries

Travelling by ferry is one of the most scenic ways to get from Sanur to Gili Air as it combines transportation and sightseeing to some extent.

However, with these upsides in mind, you should still understand ferry travel is not for everyone. If you’re prone to seasickness it may be an unpleasant experience. As a rule, a ferry journey isn’t the cheapest way to travel During the high season ferry tickets might be hard to get, so you should always book in advance when possible.

Things to remember: ferry rides are dependent on weather conditions.

Vans

A shared van is another means of transport for traveling from Sanur to Gili Air. As far as travel time is concerned, it’s basically equal to a taxi ride, while price-wise it’s way more affordable. The majority of tourists book a van online in advance.

Sometimes, when trains or buses aren’t available, a van is your only way to get from Sanur to Gili Air.

Things to remember: while traveling by van, you might not have as much space for luggage as you would on a train or a plane. It’s a good idea to pack only the most useful things for a van trip and put them in a backpack that will be easy to carry around..

The most popular transport from Sanur to Gili Air

How to choose the most convenient way of travel from Sanur to Gili Air? In order to make your choice of transportation easier, we asked 1000 users to range their preferences for this route. Here are the results of the poll:

  • 71% users voted for a ferry ticket.
  • 25% chosen Ferry+Van
  • 1% Other

Transportation from Sanur to Gili Air

Facts about the transport from Sanur to Gili Air

Cheapest Transport$21
Fastest Transport2h
Earliest Departure12:00 AM
Latest Departure1:30 PM
Departures per day149
Distance100 kilometers
Transport CompaniesBali Tour, Bali Triptop, Dcamel Fast Ferry, Ekajaya Fast Ferry, Gili Dewata Transfer, Gili Trans Express, Golden Queen Fast Ferry, Idola Express, Karunia Jaya Luxury Cruise, Marina Group, Nusa Nadhi Fast Ferry, Semaya One, SGening Fast Boat, Starfish Fast Cruise, The Tanis Fast Cruise, WaterJet, Wijaya Buyuk