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How to get fromGili Islands to Colomboby ferry, plane or bus

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There are 2 ways to get from Gili Islands to Colombo by ferry, plane, or bus

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  1. Ferry to Ngurah Rai International Airport, fly

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    1. Take the ferry from Gili Air Harbour to Sanur Portferry
    2. Fly from Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)planeDPS - CMB
    14h 59m
    Rs 71,758–116,018

  2. Ferry, bus to Lombok International Airport, fly

    1. Take the ferry from Gili Air Harbour to Bangsalferry
    2. Take the bus from Senggigi to Lombok International Airportbus
    3. Fly from Lombok International Airport (LOP) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)planeLOP - CMB
    14h 56m
    Rs 75,904–140,849

Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) flights

Calendar64Weekly Planes
Duration10h 42mAverage Duration
TicketRs 42,619Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Gili Islands, Indonesia and Colombo, Sri Lanka?

There is no direct connection from Gili Islands to Colombo. However, you can take the ferry to Sanur Port, walk to Sanur, take the bus to I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport, walk to Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS) airport, fly to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB), then take the taxi to Colombo. Alternatively, you can take the ferry to Bangsal, take the taxi to Senggigi, take the bus to Lombok International Airport, walk to Lombok-Airport-LOP airport, fly to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB), then take the taxi to Colombo.

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