Gili Air – Sanur
Ferry to Bali
Gili Air – Sanur
Ferry to Bali
The Gili Air Sanur ferry is serviced by 11 ferry companies: FreeBird Express, Marlin Fast Boat, Scoot Fast Cruises, Sugriwa Express, Golden Queen Fast Boat, S'gening Fast Boat, Starfish Fast Cruise, The Tanis Fast Cruise, Semaya One Fast Cruise, Wanderlust Cruise & Wijaya Perkasa. Gili Air Sanur ferries take around 3 hours 30 minutes. The ferry costs between £39 and £97, depending on ticket details. Prices exclude any service fees. Ferry timetables change seasonally, use our Deal Finder to get live pricing and availability for ferries from Gili Air to Sanur.
The first Gili Air Sanur ferry typically departs from Gili Air at around 09:00. The last ferry usually departs at 13:30.
The Gili Air Sanur ferry trip can take around 3 hours 30 minutes. The fastest sailings are approximately 3 hours 15 minutes with Scoot Fast Cruises & Wanderlust Cruise. Sailing times can vary between ferry operators and can be impacted by weather conditions.
There are 58 weekly sailings from Gili Air to Sanur provided by FreeBird Express, Marlin Fast Boat, Scoot Fast Cruises, Sugriwa Express, Golden Queen Fast Boat, S'gening Fast Boat, Starfish Fast Cruise, The Tanis Fast Cruise, Semaya One Fast Cruise, Wanderlust Cruise & Wijaya Perkasa. Timetables can change from season to season.
FreeBird Express provide 0 sailings weekly. Marlin Fast Boat provide 0 sailings weekly. Scoot Fast Cruises provide 7 sailings weekly. Sugriwa Express provide 7 sailings weekly. Golden Queen Fast Boat provide 0 sailings weekly. S'gening Fast Boat provide 7 sailings weekly. Starfish Fast Cruise provide 7 sailings weekly. The Tanis Fast Cruise provide 14 sailings weekly. Semaya One Fast Cruise provide 7 sailings weekly. Wanderlust Cruise provide 7 sailings weekly. Wijaya Perkasa provide 7 sailings weekly.
Gili Air Sanur ferry prices typically range between £39* and £97*. The average price is typically £48*. The cheapest Gili Air Sanur ferry prices start from £39*. The average price for a foot passenger is £48*.
Pricing will vary depending on number of passengers, vehicle type, route and sailing times. Pricing is taken from searches over last 30 days and exclusive of service fees, last updated July 25.
The distance between Gili Air to Sanur is approximately 57.5 miles (92.5km) or 50 nautical miles.
No, ferry operators currently do not allow cars to travel on sailings between Gili Air and Sanur.
Yes, foot passengers can travel with Scoot Fast Cruises, Sugriwa Express, S'gening Fast Boat, Starfish Fast Cruise, The Tanis Fast Cruise, Semaya One Fast Cruise, Wanderlust Cruise & Wijaya Perkasa ferries between Gili Air and Sanur.
Pets are currently not allowed on board the ferries from Gili Air to Sanur.
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| Gili Air - Sanur Ferry Route summary | ||
|---|---|---|
| Departure Destination | Gili Islands | |
| Destination | Bali | |
| No. of Operators | 11 | |
| Operators | FreeBird Express, Marlin Fast Boat, Scoot Fast Cruises, Sugriwa Express, Golden Queen Fast Boat, S'gening Fast Boat, Starfish Fast Cruise, The Tanis Fast Cruise, Semaya One Fast Cruise, Wanderlust Cruise & Wijaya Perkasa | |
| Average Price | £48 | |
| Average Daily Sailings | 8 | |
| Average Weekly Sailings | 58 | |
| Average Sailing Duration | 3 h 30 m | |
| Fastest Sailing Duration | 3 h 15 m | |
| First Ferry | 09:00 | |
| Last Ferry | 13:30 | |
| Distance | 50 Nautical Miles | |
* Prices subject to change, pricing is taken from last 30 days, last updated 1 July 2025.
Just off the western coast of the Indonesian island of Lombok are a line of three almost perfectly spherical islands known as the Gili Islands. Gili Air is the island found closest to the mainland. It is an area of tranquil tropical beauty, featuring swathes of lush palm-tree woodland and golden beaches that hem the ultramarine shallows of the Bali Sea. Those visiting the west-facing beach are treated to a spectacular view of the Mount Rinjani volcano that soars from the centre of Lombok. Gili Air is a popular honeymoon retreat due to its laid-back atmosphere and collection of stunning secluded spots. The coral-reefs that bedeck the coast are also superb spots for diving and snorkelling. Some local instructors even teaching free-diving, a form of the sport where people learn to dive on one breath without the aid of any breathing apparatus. The port of Gili Air is found on the shore of a small bay to the south of the island. It consists of little more than a narrow jetty topped by a sheltered waiting area from which passengers can board the incoming fast ferries. A small café and shop selling food and drink can also be found by the port entrance. There is no motorised transport on Gili Air meaning that travelling` to the port can only be achieved on foot or by riding one of the horse carts known locally as Cidomos. However due to the island’s small size no point is further than an hour’s walk away from the harbour, with most of the villages and resorts connected by a labyrinth of picturesque lanes. A number of ferry routes operate from the port throughout the week. Scoot Fast Cruises offers a number of services to the Balinese village of Sanur to the west, the village of Senggigi on the mainland of Lombok and the islands of Nusa Lembongan and nearby Gili Trawangan. Other services include a Freebird Express line to Amed in Bali and two Bluewater Express lines that sail to Padang Bai and Sarangan; a destination also serviced by a Marina Srikandi line.
Bali has arguably become the number one holiday destination across the globe; the breathtaking landscape, gorgeous beaches and famous nightlife has skyrocketed the island into worldwide prominence. Found on the southern tip of Bali, Sanur is one of the quieter parts of the island, appealing to families with the limpid beaches and resorts drenched in high class amenities. The beaches remain fairly quiet throughout the year; Sanur Beach and Sindhu Beach both supply a tranquil experience in the company of natural greenery and verdant trees. The busiest Sanur gets is the main street, JI Danau Tamblingan. In the height of summer it brims with tourists and locals meandering around the shops, cafes and restaurants. Whilst in the vicinity, it is almost compulsory to sample some of the local cuisine at the fine restaurants, with seafood typically served fresh from the waters.
Car, motorbike and bicycle hire is rife in the main street, offering fairly affordable prices. Despite the relatively cheap prices, the town is quite small so walking is a viable option for travel.
