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Gili Trawangan
Give Gili Trawangan 3 nights: dive or snorkel with turtles by day, eat grilled fish at night, and leave the party strip if you want sleep.
Gili Trawangan is the largest and busiest of the three Gili Islands off Lombok: no cars, no motorbikes, one footpath around the coast and a dive industry that fills the east side. The east is where boats land, bars run late and most beds sit; the north and west are quieter and better for sleep. Three nights covers diving, a lap of the island and a hop to Gili Air or Gili Meno. Getting here is the hard part: crossings from Bali or Lombok are weather-dependent and the public boat from Bangsal is cheap but slow to fill.
More ways in
Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- IDR
- Best months
- Apr–Oct (dry season, calmest seas)
- avoid Jan–Feb (monsoon swell and cancellations); Jul–Aug are busiest and bumpiest
- Airports
- LOP · DPS
- Nights
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In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Gili Trawangan112 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Gili Trawangan, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Rupiah (Rp) in small notes for warungs, parking, offerings and drivers; large cards are common in tourist restaurants but not everywhere.Indonesia-wide
- SIM or eSIMcheckTelkomsel, XL and Indosat sell tourist SIMs at airports; foreign phones must be IMEI-registered if staying over 90 days — check.Indonesia-wide
- Tap waterNot drinkable from the tap; refill stations common in Bali.Indonesia-wide
- TippingRestaurants: Often 10% service + tax on the bill; nothing more needed.Indonesia-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets C/F. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Indonesia-wide
- SafetyThe island is small and low-crime; the real risks are the boat crossing, sunburn, coral cuts, scooter-free but uneven sandy paths at night…
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- RestroomsWestern in hotels and cafés; squat toilets with a water scoop elsewhere; paper in the bin.Indonesia-wide
- Emergency numbers112 General emergency (Indonesia) · 110 police · 118 ambulance (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysBali shuts completely for Nyepi; government offices close Friday midday for prayer; Lebaran slows the country for two weeks.Indonesia-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportcheckLOP Lombok International (Praya) (About 1.5–2 h by road to Bangsal or Teluk Nare, then a boat; check current schedules).
- Getting aroundWalk: the coastal path circles the island in about 1.5–2 h, with sandy stretches where you push a bike.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Sit-down mealGrilled fish dinner (choose your fish, grilled to order)Rp 80,000–200,000
- BeerLarge Bintang beer at a beach barRp 40,000–70,000
- Budget bedHostel dorm bed, a night, per personRp120,000
- Mid-range bedDouble room, fan or A/C, a night, per roomRp800,000
- High-end bedDouble room, fan or A/C, a night, per roomRp2,500,000
A day, not counting the bed: Budget Rp450,000 · Mid Rp900,000 · High Rp2,000,000
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- LOP Lombok International (Praya) (About 1.5–2 h by road to Bangsal or Teluk Nare, then a boat; check current schedules) · DPS Bali Ngurah Rai (Fast boats run from Bali harbours (Padang Bai, Serangan, Sanur) to the Gilis; about 2–2.5 h at sea, weather-dependent)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Feb
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Mar
not flagged
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Apr
Best
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
May
Best
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Jun
Best
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Jul
Care
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Aug
Care
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Sep
Best
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Oct
Best
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Nov
not flagged
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Dec
not flagged
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Best: Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct. Mixed: Jul–Aug. Avoid: Jan–Feb. Month by month →
Warmest Mar (32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)), coolest Jul (21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C) low), wettest Jan (20 rain days), driest Jul (3). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Gili Trawangan: next 7 days
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Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
20 rd
Feb
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
17 rd
Mar
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
14 rd
Apr
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
10 rd
May
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
7 rd
Jun
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
5 rd
Jul
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
3 rd
Aug
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
3 rd
Sep
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
4 rd
Oct
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
8 rd
Nov
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
14 rd
Dec
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
19 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Walk: the coastal path circles the island in about 1.5–2 h, with sandy stretches where you push a bike. Bicycles rent for roughly Rp 30,000–50,000 per day; inland rentals are usually cheaper. Cidomo (horse cart) for bags from the landing, about Rp 40,000 for a short hop. No cars or motorbikes on the island.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Gili Meno
goDoor to door: About 15–30 min
Island-hopping boat from Gili Trawangan, about 09:30, or a charterIsland-hopping boat from Gili Trawangan, about 9:30 AM, or a charter
Quietest of the three; turtle hatchery and a shallow snorkel shelf. Official island-hopping fare Rp 20,000.
Gili Air
goDoor to door: About 20–30 min
Island-hopping boat from Gili Trawangan, about 16:00, or a charterIsland-hopping boat from Gili Trawangan, about 4:00 PM, or a charter
More local life and a good sunset side. Official fare Rp 23,000.
Bangsal, Lombok
cautionDoor to door: 20–40 min plus waiting
Public boat from the beach office north of the jetty; last boat around 15:00Public boat from the beach office north of the jetty; last boat around 3:00 PM
Official fare Rp 22,500; boats leave when full, so mornings are fastest. Ignore touts at the Lombok end.
Senggigi, Lombok
cautionDoor to door: 2–3 h
Public boat to Bangsal, then road transfer
Doable as a long day but better as a transfer stop on the way to or from the airport.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
East beachfront (near the boat landing)
Dive shops, bars and restaurants on your doorstep; loudest at night and priciest for what you get.
The village (inland, behind the east coast)
Where locals live; cheapest guesthouses and warungs, 5–10 min walk to the beach.
North and west shores
Quieter, newer places, sunset side; 20–40 min walk or a short bike ride from the landing.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- Rp 400,000–700,000 excl. bed
- Mid
- Rp 700,000–1,500,000 excl. bed
- High
- Rp 1,500,000+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Double room, fan or A/C1 × 3 nights × Rp800,000 | Rp2,400,000 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 3 days × Rp900,000 | Rp5,400,000 |
| Bicycle rental, one day2 × Rp40,000 | Rp80,000 |
| Cidomo from the landing with bags1 × Rp40,000 | Rp40,000 |
| Snorkel trip by boat, half day2 × Rp200,000 | Rp400,000 |
| eSIM, about a week of data2 × Rp150,000 | Rp300,000 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | Rp862,000 |
| Trip total≈ Rp1,580,000 per person per day, bed included | Rp9,482,000≈ US$600 |
2026 estimate in rupiah; fast-boat fares from Bali and dive courses excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Nasi goreng or mie goreng at a warung | Rp 20,000–40,000 |
| Grilled fish dinner (choose your fish, grilled to order) | Rp 80,000–200,000 |
| Large Bintang beer at a beach bar | Rp 40,000–70,000 |
| Bicycle rental per day | Rp 30,000–50,000 |
| ATM withdrawal fee and cap | Most ATMs cap at Rp 1,500,000 per withdrawal |
| Public boat to Bangsal | Rp 22,500 |
| Fast boat from Bali, one way | About US$50–70 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Boat crossings are weather-dependent: services can be cancelled, especially Jan–Feb, and you may get wet in Jul–Aug swell. Waterproof your electronics.
- You usually wade through shallow water to disembark: wear sandals or go barefoot.
- At Bangsal, touts claim boats and ATMs are unavailable. Buy tickets only from the official Koperasi Angkutan Laut Karya Bahari desk.
- ATMs exist (12+ on the east side) but exchange rates are worse than on Lombok or Bali; bring rupiah.
- Island nightlife includes cheap spirits and, historically, methanol incidents in Indonesia: drink sealed, branded bottles.
- No police station on the island; serious problems mean a boat to Lombok.
Emergency numbers
- General emergency (Indonesia)
- 112
- Police
- 110
- Ambulance
- 118
- Fire
- 113
Pocket card
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Ke alamat ini, tolongTo this address, please
Emergency
- General emergency112
- Police110
- Ambulance118
Embassy
No embassies on the island; consulates and embassies are in Bali (Denpasar) or Jakarta. Most nationalities get a visa on arrival or e-VOA for Indonesia — see the visa page.
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Public boat, Gili Trawangan → Bangsal: about Rp 22,500, 20–40 min, boats leave when full
- Island-hopping boat, Gili Trawangan → Gili Meno: about Rp 20,000, departs around 09:30about Rp 20,000, departs around 9:30 AM
- Cidomo, landing → your guesthouse: about Rp 40,000
Say or show
- Terima kasih — Thank you (ter-ee-ma ka-see)
- Berapa harganya? — How much is it? (be-ra-pa har-ga-nya)
- Terlalu mahal — Too expensive (ter-la-lu ma-hal)
- Di mana kantor tiket kapal? — Where is the boat ticket office? (dee ma-na kan-tor tee-ket ka-pal)
- Saya tidak perlu pemandu — I don't want a guide (sa-ya tee-dak per-lu pe-man-du)
- Tolong — Help (to-long)
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Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Gili Trawangan. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Apr–Oct (dry season, calmest seas) · avoid Jan–Feb (monsoon swell and cancellations); Jul–Aug are busiest and bumpiest · month by month →
- 2 airports and 3 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 4 day-trips, door to door
- 6 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Boat-operator pages with verified departure points, seasonal timetables and cancellation policy.
- Sleep pages by zone (east, village, north/west) with noise and walk-time to the landing.
- Dive and snorkel shop pages with certification levels, group sizes and 2026 prices.
- Eat pages with last orders and a grilled-fish price check.