Territory capital · Indonesia
Bangsal
Use Bangsal only as a transfer hub to the Gili Islands; a few hours are enough, no overnight stay needed.
Bangsal is a tiny port on north‑western Lombok serving as the main boat terminal for the three Gili Islands. The settlement has very limited services, so most travellers stop only to catch a boat and leave.
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More ways in
Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- IDR
- Best months
- Apr–Oct (dry season)
- avoid Jan–Mar (rainy)
- Airport
- LOP
- Nights
- 0
Not a trip line yet
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- Southeast Asia ↗Drug trafficking can carry the death penalty in Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Vietnam, Laos, Thailand, Brunei and Myanmar; never carry a bag or parcel for anyone.
- Southeast Asia ↗Carry a passport valid for at least six months from entry with two blank pages; airlines refuse boarding on less.
- Indonesia ↗Buy the visa on arrival or e-visa only on the official Immigration portal; lookalike sites charge extra.
- Indonesia ↗Complete the All Indonesia digital arrival and customs form before landing; it is free.
- Indonesia ↗Foreign visitors to Bali pay a one-off tourist levy; keep the payment proof on your phone.
- Indonesia ↗Riding a motorbike needs a valid licence that covers motorbikes (an international permit alongside your own) and a helmet; check your insurance covers it.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
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
Emergency numbers for Bangsal110 ▾
Tap a number to call from your phone. These are the numbers listed in this guide; a row marked check has not been verified.
EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Bangsal, 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
- SafetyBangsal is safe for day‑time transfers; main risks are tout scams at the ticket office and occasional traffic accidents on poorly lit roads.
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- RestroomsWestern in hotels and cafés; squat toilets with a water scoop elsewhere; paper in the bin.Indonesia-wide
- Emergency numbers110 police · 113 fire · 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.
- AirportLOP Lombok International Airport.
- Getting aroundCidomo horse‑carts (Rp10,000 max), metered taxis (≈Rp70,000 from Senggigi, Rp150,000 to Mataram), DAMRI bus (Rp35,000 from Mataram…
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 Airport
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Feb
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Mar
Avoid
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Apr
Best
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
May
Best
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Jun
Best
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Jul
Best
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Aug
Best
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Sep
Best
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Oct
Best
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°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–Oct. Avoid: Jan–Mar. Month by month →
Warmest Apr (33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)), coolest Jan (24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C) low), wettest Jan (15 rain days), driest Jun (5). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Bangsal: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
15 rd
Feb
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
13 rd
Mar
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
12 rd
Apr
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
8 rd
May
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
6 rd
Jun
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
5 rd
Jul
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
5 rd
Aug
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
5 rd
Sep
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
6 rd
Oct
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
9 rd
Nov
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
12 rd
Dec
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
14 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
Cidomo horse‑carts (Rp10,000 max), metered taxis (≈Rp70,000 from Senggigi, Rp150,000 to Mataram), DAMRI bus (Rp35,000 from Mataram, Rp50,000 to Senggigi).
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 Air
goDoor to door: check
Public boat from Bangsal ticket counter
Ticket Rp18,000 per person (2026 estimate).
Gili Meno
goDoor to door: check
Public boat from Bangsal ticket counter
Ticket Rp21,000 per person.
Gili Trawangan
goDoor to door: check
Public boat from Bangsal ticket counter
Ticket Rp23,000 per person.
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.
Arnel Hotel and Restaurant
Basic rooms, motorbike rental, and tour booking; suitable for a quick overnight if needed.
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
- Rp50,000–80,000 excl. bed
- Mid
- Rp80,000–150,000 excl. bed
- High
- Rp150,000+ excl. bed
Trip budget
Prices of common things
| Public boat ticket to Gili Air2026 estimate | Rp18,000 |
| Public boat ticket to Gili Meno2026 estimate | Rp21,000 |
| Public boat ticket to Gili Trawangan2026 estimate | Rp23,000 |
| Metered taxi from Senggigicheck | Rp70,000 |
| Cidomo horse‑cart (short ride)check | Rp10,000 max |
| DAMRI bus Mataram → Bangsalcheck | Rp35,000 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Local touts and "helpers" try to sell unofficial boat tickets – only buy at the official counter (see coordinates).
- Public boat office may close at 16:00; aim to arrive before 10:00 for morning departures.Public boat office may close at 4:00 PM; aim to arrive before 10:00 AM for morning departures.
- Charter‑boat prices are higher (Rp560,000–1,300,000 one‑way); confirm price with the operator before boarding.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 110
- Fire
- 113
- Ambulance
- 118
- General
- 112
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Ke alamat ini, tolongTo this address, please
Emergency
- Police110
- Fire113
- Ambulance118
- General112
Embassy
US consulate in Jakarta; other embassies in Jakarta.
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Public boat Bangsal → Gili Air: Rp18,000 per person (check)
- Metered taxi Senggigi → Bangsal: ≈Rp70,000 (check)
- Cidomo short ride: Rp10,000 max (check)
Say or show
- Berapa harga tiket? — How much is the ticket? (berapa harga tiket)
- Saya mau ke Gili Air — I want to go to Gili Air (saya mau ke gili air)
- Di mana loket tiket resmi? — Where is the official ticket counter? (di mana loket tiket resmi)
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 Bangsal. 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) · avoid Jan–Mar (rainy) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 1 area to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 3 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
- Walking clusters with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Field-verified times and fares
Sources
- secondaryWikidata coordinates
- secondaryWikivoyage: Bangsal, revision 4893603 (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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