Gili Air to Bali by fast boat
Fast boats run from Gili Air to Padang Bai and Sanur. We list 12 departures with Wijaya Buyuk, Golden Queen Fast Ferry, Semaya One and 5 more operators, leaving between 08:30 and 16:00. Crossing times: Padang Bai (1h 30m–6h) and Sanur (3h 5m–6h 30m).
Opens Gili Air to Padang Bai on the booking page with your date and travellers filled in.
Our pick
- FASTEST
- WaterJet, 1h 30m · Gili Air → Padang Bai
- CHEAPEST
- Golden Queen Fast Ferry, from A$31 · Gili Air → Padang Bai
- EARLIEST / LATEST DEPARTURE
- 08:30 (Semaya One and Wijaya Buyuk) / 16:00 (Golden Queen Fast Ferry)
Daily departures
- Wijaya Buyuk
- Golden Queen Fast Ferry
- Semaya One
- Eka Jaya Fast Boat
- Gili Gili Fast Boat
- The Tanis Fast Cruise
- Wahana Virendra
- WaterJet
Daily departures confirmed against each operator's own timetable and the booking page. Prices are the lowest fare for 1 adult when checked 21 Oct 2026 for sailings 22 to 28 Oct. Fares and times change, and this list may not include every boat on the route, so confirm on the booking page when you book. Check in at the time on your ticket.
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Gili Air → Padang Bai
| Departs | Operator | From (1 adult) | Arrives | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08:45 | Wijaya Buyuk | A$33 | 11:45 (3h) | Book |
| 10:30 | Semaya One | A$41 | 16:30 (6h) | Book |
| 10:30 | Wahana Virendra | A$39 | 13:00 (2h 30m) | Book |
| 11:20 | Eka Jaya Fast Boat | A$61 | 13:00 (1h 40m) | Book |
| 11:30 | WaterJet | A$47 | 13:00 (1h 30m) | Book |
| 12:00 | Golden Queen Fast Ferry | A$31 | 14:00 (2h) | Book |
| 12:30 | Gili Gili Fast Boat | A$41 | 14:15 (1h 45m) | Book |
| 16:00 | Golden Queen Fast Ferry | A$39 | 17:55 (1h 55m) | Book |
We're a comparison site, not the operator — schedules, boat condition and on-the-day organization are the operator's responsibility, not ours.
Sea conditions right now
Rough seas are the main reason fast boats are delayed or cancelled. These estimates come from wave-height forecasts at each port. They're a guide, not a promise: the operator and the port authority decide on the day.
Based on published wave-height thresholds for fast boats and ferries in Indonesia. Not a guarantee. Always check with your operator before you travel.
Which Bali port should you choose?
Padang Bai is on Bali's east coast and usually has the shortest crossing. Benoa / Nusa Dua is in south Bali, closer to the airport and the south coast, but the crossings we've seen there are longer.
Put your Bali hotel or flight details into the Trip Planner to compare real driving times to each port against the boat time.
Open the Trip Planner →If there's no boat from Gili Air at your time
Some boats to Bali leave from Gili Trawangan or from Bangsal on Lombok instead. Gili Air is only a short hop from both, so it can be worth checking those departures too.
See Gili Trawangan to Bali →Getting to the harbour and boarding
Like the other Gilis, Gili Air has no cars or motorbikes, so allow extra time to reach the harbour with luggage.
The times on this page are guides taken from the booking site. Check-in is usually an hour before departure, but go by the time on your ticket.
Common questions
How long is the fast boat from Gili Air to Bali?
Crossing times are Padang Bai (1h 30m–6h) and Sanur (3h 5m–6h 30m). Times differ by port and by departure, so check the Arrives column above and confirm with the operator.
What time is the first boat from Gili Air to Bali?
The earliest departure is 08:30 and the latest is 16:00. Timetables change, so check with the operator before planning around one boat.
Do I have to go to Gili Trawangan first?
Not necessarily: departures straight from Gili Air are listed above. Other boats to Bali leave from Gili Trawangan, so if nothing suits your day, check that page too.
Can the boat from Gili Air to Bali be cancelled?
Yes. Rough seas are the main reason fast boats are delayed or cancelled, and it happens more often in the wetter months (roughly November to March). The sea-conditions estimate on this page is a guide, not a guarantee: the operator and the port authority make the actual call on the day. Leave a buffer before any onward flight rather than booking one for the same day.
Do I need to book in advance?
In peak season, popular morning departures can sell out a day or two ahead. Off-peak you can often book closer to the day. Booking ahead is the safer choice if you have a flight or a connection to make.
Related routes
How we compile this: We check seven days of departures on the booking page against each operator's own timetable. Only sailings that match on every one of those days are listed here.