Padang Bai to Gili Air by fast boat
We list 9 fast boat departures from Padang Bai to Gili Air with Golden Queen Fast Ferry, Semaya One, Wijaya Buyuk and 3 more operators, leaving between 08:30 and 14:00. The crossing takes 1h 30m–6h 30m, depending on the boat.
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Our pick
- FASTEST
- Wahana Virendra, WaterJet, Golden Queen Fast Ferry, Gili Gili Fast Boat and Wijaya Buyuk, 1h 30m
- CHEAPEST
- Golden Queen Fast Ferry, from A$31
- EARLIEST / LATEST DEPARTURE
- 08:30 (Semaya One and Wahana Virendra) / 14:00 (Golden Queen Fast Ferry)
Daily departures
- Golden Queen Fast Ferry
- Semaya One
- Wijaya Buyuk
- Gili Gili Fast Boat
- 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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Padang Bai → Gili Air
| Departs | Operator | From (1 adult) | Arrives | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08:30 | Semaya One | A$41 | 15:00 (6h 30m) | Book |
| 08:30 | Wahana Virendra | A$39 | 10:00 (1h 30m) | Book |
| 09:00 | WaterJet | A$43 | 10:30 (1h 30m) | Book |
| 09:00 | Wijaya Buyuk | A$33 | 10:45 (1h 45m) | Book |
| 09:30 | Golden Queen Fast Ferry | A$31 | 11:00 (1h 30m) | Book |
| 10:00 | Gili Gili Fast Boat | A$41 | 11:30 (1h 30m) | Book |
| 11:30 | Wijaya Buyuk | A$33 | 13:00 (1h 30m) | Book |
| 13:20 | Semaya One | A$41 | 16:30 (3h 10m) | Book |
| 14:00 | Golden Queen Fast Ferry | A$39 | 16:00 (2h) | 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.
A quieter Gili, a longer crossing
Gili Air sits closest to Lombok and is calmer than Gili Trawangan: cafes, yoga and swimming rather than nightlife. Many travellers pick it for exactly that.
Gili Air is often the last stop on a circuit, so some boats from Padang Bai call at Gili Trawangan or Gili Meno first. Those boats take longer than a direct crossing, so compare the Arrives column before you choose.
Getting to Padang Bai
Padang Bai is about 45 minutes from Kuta or Denpasar and 1.5 to 2 hours from Canggu or Uluwatu. It has the most operators of any Bali port, which gives you a good spread of departure times.
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.
Open the Trip Planner →Common questions
How long is the fast boat from Padang Bai to Gili Air?
Crossing times are Gili Air (1h 30m–6h 30m). Boats that call at other islands on the way take longer, so compare the Arrives column before you book.
What time is the first boat from Padang Bai to Gili Air?
The earliest departure is 08:30 and the latest is 14:00. Timetables change with the season, so confirm with the operator or on the booking page.
Which operators run Padang Bai to Gili Air?
We list Golden Queen Fast Ferry, Semaya One, Wijaya Buyuk, Gili Gili Fast Boat, Wahana Virendra and WaterJet. Boats, comfort and prices differ, so compare departure times and reviews as well as the fare.
Do all boats from Padang Bai to Gili Air go direct?
Not all of them. Some stop at Gili Trawangan or Gili Meno before reaching Gili Air, which makes the trip longer. Compare the arrival times above to spot the longer trips.
Can the boat from Padang Bai to Gili Air 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.