There are three companies that run a daily speed boat service direct from Bali to Gili Trawangan. The ride is between 1-2 hours depending on the sea conditions.

1. Mahi-Mahi: Leaves from Benoa.

Contact: +62 818 0530 5632

2. Bluewater Safaris: Leaves from Serangan, Sanur

Contact: +62 8133 841 8988, +62 361 3104558, +62 361 3104557
www.bwsbali.com

3. Gili Cat: Leaves from Padang Bai

Contact: +62 361 271 680
www.gilicat.com

Daily local flights arrive in Lombok at Mataram’s Selaparang airport from Jakarta, Denpasar (Bali) and Surabaya. Domestic carriers include: Garuda, Lion, Merpati, Batavia, Trigana, Indonesia Air Trans.

Silk Air flies 3 times a week direct from Singapore.

From the airport it’s a 40 minute taxi ride to Bangsal harbour. An airport taxi counter is available at arrivals, and prices are fixed according to destination. If you don’t have much luggage, you can get a Bluebird or LK taxi from the road, which use meters.

From Bangsal, the public boat takes 35-40 minutes to cross over to Gili Trawangan.

The public boat departs once 20 people have bought a ticket, hence a wait may be involved. Alternatively you can buy the remaining seats left when you go to make your purchase, or you can charter a boat.

Only buy your boat tickets at the ticket desk at the harbour. All prices are displayed on the board behind the desk.

Most of the boats cross over between 9.30 – 10.30 am. The ticket office closes at 4.30pm.

Note :

If you arrive on an evening flight, it is advisable to stay the night in Mataram or Senggigi, before continuing to Gili Trawangan the next day.

Porters at Bangsal will offer to take your bags on to the boat. If you allow them to take your bags, be prepared to pay them a small fee (around Rp 2,000 / bag).

Departure airport tax: Domestic flights – Rp 20,000

International flights – Rp 75,000.

The public ferry leaves Padang Bai (Bali) to Lembar (Lombok) and takes 4½ hours to cross. It departs every 2 hours and operates 24 hours a day. Tickets are bought at the harbour.

From Lembar, you have to take a bus to Mandalika bus station. From here take the Tanjung bus, but get off at Pamenang. A cidomo (horsecart) can take you to Bangsal harbour. Info: Lembar Harbour +62 370 681187

Perama Tours and Travel organises travel to Gili Trawangan via bus, ferry and public boat, purchased all in one ticket. Perama offices can be found in the main tourist areas of Kuta, Legian, Sanur, Ubud, Lovina, Padang Bai and Candidasa.

Info: www.peramatour.com