Fast Boat from Padangbai to Gili Air
Planning a fast boat Padang Bai to Gili Air? Gili Air is the island for travelers who want a calmer, more local-feeling escape. It sits between lively Gili Trawangan and quiet Gili Meno, with no cars or motorbikes, just bicycles, horse carts, and relaxed beachfront cafés. Padang Bai, on Bali's east coast, is the main harbor for this crossing, and most direct departures take around 2 hours. Boats leave daily from the morning to early afternoon, so you can reach Gili Air in time for lunch by the beach and an afternoon of snorkeling. Padang Bai is also the most convenient departure point if you are staying in Ubud, Candidasa, or elsewhere in East Bali.
Balifast.com lets you compare six operators on this route in one place: Wijaya Perkasa, Semaya One, Karunia Jaya, Wijaya Tramena, Wahana Virendra, and Eka Jaya. One-way fares start from IDR 425,000, and operators differ in departure time, fleet, and price. You can compare schedules side by side, book a one-way or round trip ticket in a single transaction, and receive your e-ticket instantly. Tickets must be booked at least one day before departure, so reserve early during peak season.
